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Mayday Trials

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53%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Mayday Trials is a single player action game with horror, thriller and anime themes. It was developed by VAINSANE and was released on June 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

A short psychological thriller visual novel where you guide Sora through twisted interrogations, moral dilemmas, and unraveling memories...

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
story3 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Engaging short psychological horror visual novel with intriguing premise and multiple endings.
  • High-quality art style and surreal, captivating atmosphere complemented by a fitting soundtrack.
  • Notable improvements in visual effects and more elaborate endings compared to previous titles from the developer.
  • Narrative can feel confusing and somewhat lacking in context, with some plot details appearing out of nowhere.
  • Dialogue sometimes feels unnatural or too focused on intellectual concepts, affecting immersion.
  • Technical issues such as save loading and text skipping freezes reported on some systems.

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its intriguing premise, multiple endings, and engaging twists, though some find it initially complex and feel certain plot details and the antagonist lack depth or clarity. Overall, it offers a short but interesting narrative experience that rewards full exploration.

    • “This creator's games are great for 100% achievements and the story is always good, short, and interesting.”
    • “The story was interesting, though at first it's kind of complex but you'll get the hang of it eventually.”
    • “The plot itself has a very intriguing premise and setting, and the different endings truly didn't disappoint, I really enjoyed them all!”
    • “The story would have worked better if the 'villain' was more nuanced; Mayday Trials' 'moral dilemmas' kind of fall apart when its antagonist sounds like Dr. Eggman.”
    • “Translation aside, it feels like some details in the plot come out of the blue, making it hard for the reader to understand exactly why they are so important to the character.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their stunning, vibrant, and unique visual style, with a strong emphasis on surreal and cerebral aesthetics. Many users highlight the visuals as some of the best in the developer's portfolio, complementing the creepy and atmospheric soundtrack beautifully.

    • “Absolutely stunning visuals, one of a kind.”
    • “Probably the best visual novel from Vainsane so far, with more vibrant visuals and cerebral vibes.”
    • “I'm a big fan of the trippy visuals and heavy, surreal atmosphere!”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is consistently praised for its quality, featuring an amazing and creepy soundtrack that complements the visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience.

    • “Amazing soundtrack and writing. Absolutely stunning visuals, one of a kind.”
    • “The OST and visuals were nice as usual.”
    • “I liked the creepy soundtrack and visuals.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is widely praised for its surreal and trippy visuals, creating a distinctive and immersive environment. Users appreciate the game's unique ambiance and express enthusiasm for similar future titles from the developer.

    • “I must say this one is special; the environment and atmosphere it provides feel very surreal.”
    • “Definitely a 'because it's cheap' recommendation; I hope this developer makes more games in the future that focus more on the surreal atmosphere.”
    • “I'm a big fan of the trippy visuals and heavy, surreal atmosphere!”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent freezes when loading saves or skipping text, impacting overall gameplay smoothness.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the enhanced emotional depth in the game, highlighting improved visual closure and more impactful interactions during the endings. The increased tension and well-crafted art panels contribute to making the endings the standout aspect of the experience.

    • “The developer gave more visual closure for the endings than previous games, featuring more panels and emotional interactions. I felt there was more tension, and the endings were the best part of the game for me. I especially liked the last few art panels.”
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Mayday Trials is a action game with horror, thriller and anime themes. Common tags for Mayday Trials include indie, psychological, pixel graphics, psychological horror, abstract and others.

Mayday Trials is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Mayday Trials was released on June 17, 2025.

Mayday Trials was developed by VAINSANE.

Mayday Trials has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Mayday Trials for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Mayday Trials is a single player game.

Similar games include Minds Beneath Us, Mutual Harrow, Zero Escape: The Nonary Games, Return to Shironagasu Island, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie and others.