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Mayjasmine Episode01 - What is God?

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86%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
music, monetization
86% User Score Based on 143 reviews

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Mayjasmine Episode01 - What is God? is a single player action game. It was developed by Erotes Studio and was released on December 2, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Mayjasmine Episode 01 - What is God?" is a 2D, side-scrolling platformer game featuring Erote, a character in search of the true meaning of God. The game combines philosophical themes with fast-paced combat and exploration, while offering a unique blend of adventure and self-discovery. As players progress through the game, they must overcome challenges and defeat enemies to unlock new abilities and uncover the mysteries of existence.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews
story13 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions

  • Mayjasmine Episode01 offers a deeply engaging narrative that intertwines romance, historical tragedy, and philosophical reflection, providing players with a unique storytelling experience.
  • The game's art style is visually appealing, with bright and colorful designs that create a stark contrast to the dark themes explored in the story, enhancing the emotional impact.
  • The game successfully raises awareness about the May 1998 Indonesian riots, prompting players to reflect on issues of racism, discrimination, and moral ambiguity in society.
  • The English translation is poorly executed, with numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that detracts from the overall immersion and understanding of the story.
  • The game contains explicit and disturbing content, including graphic depictions of violence and sexual assault, which may be overwhelming or off-putting for some players.
  • Pacing issues and a lack of meaningful choices can make the gameplay feel linear and scripted, potentially alienating players who expect more interactivity in visual novels.
  • story
    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is a profound and emotionally charged narrative that begins with a seemingly light-hearted premise but quickly transitions into a dark exploration of cultural identity and moral corruption, set against the backdrop of the 1998 Indonesian riots. Players are drawn into a complex tale that demands emotional engagement, tackling heavy themes such as violence, racism, and the human psyche, while offering multiple perspectives through its characters. While the writing is praised for its depth and the art style is visually appealing, some players find the pacing slow and the moral messages somewhat heavy-handed, making it a challenging experience not suited for casual gamers.

    • “The story starts with an introduction to Indonesian culture and everything seems nice, with great artwork, but as the story progresses, it becomes very dark when the riots begin, leaving no humanity left.”
    • “Came for the badge, stayed for the compelling narrative, interesting characters, and historical event-driven story.”
    • “At first glance, its anime-inspired visuals and familiar slice-of-life structure may suggest a typical romance story, but that façade quickly fades as the game delves into darker, more brutal territory.”
    • “It wasn't at all the kind of story I expected; it's based on a true story and deals with really heavy subjects.”
    • “The more the story goes on, the darker the tone becomes… and it becomes very, very, very dark when the riots finally begin, when strong hate, racism, insane barbarity, and gruesome violence take place.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are characterized by bright, anime-inspired visuals that initially create a light-hearted atmosphere, but this contrasts sharply with the darker themes explored later in the story. While the artwork is generally praised for its quality and style, some players note that the graphic content can be quite intense and may not be suitable for sensitive audiences. Overall, the visuals effectively enhance the narrative's emotional impact, making the transition from light to dark all the more striking.

    • “At first glance, its anime-inspired visuals and familiar slice-of-life structure may suggest a typical romance story, but that façade quickly fades as the game delves into darker, more brutal territory.”
    • “Loved the writing, graphics, and voice acting; good job to the writers, artists, and voice actors.”
    • “The art style is bright, clean, and colorful, typical of many anime-inspired visual novels, which makes the eventual descent into horror all the more jarring.”
    • “Don't be fooled by its cute graphics; this visual novel contains very heavy themes, so be warned before you get into this.”
    • “When I say 'violence', it is not only about graphic gore content but also concerns themes like murders, torture with details, rapes, killings of innocents like children… if you are somehow sensitive, I am not sure it’s a good idea you get into this story.”
  • emotional
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its powerful storytelling that compels players to confront difficult themes of violence and human suffering, leading to deep emotional engagement and reflection. While the narrative is ambitious and impactful, technical flaws in voice acting and pacing can detract from its emotional depth. Overall, players find the experience both heart-wrenching and touching, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings through its narrative.

    • “By forcing players to witness and process these atrocities, the story demands emotional engagement and reflection on how violence reshapes the human psyche.”
    • “Expected cute and funny instead got hit with emotional and heart-wrenching storytelling that is based on real events.”
    • “The story has its cute moments, but it is also the hardest emotional game I have ever played in my life.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, effectively enhancing the atmosphere with a mix of serene and tense moments. While the soundtrack is considered fitting and enjoyable, some users noted that it lacks standout qualities and that sound effects can occasionally feel mismatched. Overall, the music and voice acting contribute positively to the experience, despite some minor criticisms.

    • “The backgrounds and character art are really nice, the music and soundtrack are pretty good, and the voice acting was good (I think; I don't speak Chinese, so I might be wrong on that).”
    • “They are long enough; it lasted 13+ hours for me, knowing that I took my time watching the artworks and listening to the voices/music.”
    • “Music is fitting but nothing special; sounds are basically non-existent, and the voice acting is good.”
    • “The background art and music contribute effectively to this atmosphere, alternating between serene domesticity and ominous tension.”
    • “The soundtrack fits in and is fine.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it cute and funny, while others were surprised by the emotional depth and heart-wrenching storytelling that overshadowed the comedic elements. Overall, it seems that those expecting a lighthearted experience may be disappointed, though there are moments of humor that some players appreciated.

    • “If it really bothers you so much, I'm certain there's a fan patch out there, but personally, I thought it was pretty funny at times.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its misleading advertising, which does not accurately reflect the game's content, leading to a jarring experience for players. However, this issue does not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The monetization in this game feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the experience without being constantly bombarded by prompts to spend more money.”
    • “I found the in-game purchases to be frustratingly necessary to progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The pricing for additional content seems excessive, and it feels like the developers are prioritizing profit over player experience.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is enhanced by the effective combination of background art and music, which shifts between a sense of serene domesticity and ominous tension, reminiscent of the emotional depth found in "Swan Song."

    • “The background art and music contribute effectively to this atmosphere, alternating between serene domesticity and ominous tension.”
    • “The closest visual novel about the atmosphere (closer to the end) is the swan song, I think.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight significant shortcomings in character development, noting that the game suffers from insufficient depth in both character and relationship progression. This lack of development detracts from the overall experience, leading some to recommend purchasing the game only at a discounted price.

    • “There are many flaws with this game, such as the poor translation and insufficient character development, so I can only recommend buying it on sale.”
    • “There is a lack of character development and relationship development.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is hindered by minor technical issues such as awkward fonts, occasional UI stuttering, and readability problems, which slightly detract from immersion but do not significantly impact the overall experience.

    • “Minor technical issues—awkward fonts, occasional UI stuttering, and readability problems—also detract slightly from immersion, though they don’t undermine the overall experience.”
    • “The game suffers from significant optimization problems, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times that disrupt gameplay.”
    • “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization results in a frustrating experience, with constant lag and unresponsive controls.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of mayjasmine follows traditional visual novel mechanics, featuring dialogue progression, branching choices, and multiple narrative routes that enhance player engagement and storytelling depth.

    • “As a visual novel, Mayjasmine adheres to familiar mechanics: dialogue progression, branching choices, and multiple narrative routes.”
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Mayjasmine Episode01 - What is God? is a action game.

Mayjasmine Episode01 - What is God? is available on PC and Windows.

Mayjasmine Episode01 - What is God? was released on December 2, 2015.

Mayjasmine Episode01 - What is God? was developed by Erotes Studio.

Mayjasmine Episode01 - What is God? has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Mayjasmine Episode01 - What is God? is a single player game.

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