Maytroid
- December 11, 2018
- PixelGreeds
Get on Steam"Maytroid" is a single-player erotic platformer game with a good plot and gameplay. It features a main heroine with various abilities and moves, as well as melee and ranged weapons. The game includes an interconnected world to explore, enemies and bosses that require the use of all abilities, a shop to unlock new skills and pictures, and a gallery of anime beauties. The game is described as having a Metroidvania-like map system and ecchi elements.
PC
Reviews
- The game offers enjoyable platforming and combat mechanics, providing a fun challenge for players.
- The pixel art and character designs are visually appealing, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- At its low price point, the game delivers good value, especially for fans of indie titles and platformers.
- The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The story is convoluted and often difficult to follow, detracting from the overall experience.
- Many players found the game lacking in depth, with limited exploration and backtracking opportunities.
- story44 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it confusing and difficult to follow, especially for those unfamiliar with the previous game in the series. While the narrative is described as having intriguing elements and a complex premise, many felt that the character development and dialogue were lacking, impacting overall engagement. Despite its flaws, some players appreciated the depth and emotional resonance of the story, particularly as it unfolds through exploration and gameplay.
“The story is a continuation of the previous game, and we follow May on her quest to find her mother.”
“Interesting story that has more to it than first seems.”
“The ability to explore the world in a non-linear way made the world more immersive, which worked extremely well in tandem with the story.”
“The story is, in my opinion, pretty difficult to make any sense of.”
“It appears this is a sequel to a game I've never played, and while that might have made a few things clearer, I found Maytroid's plot to be a little too angsty and obtuse for my liking.”
“The story is muddled for one.”
- gameplay34 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid mechanics, tight controls, and engaging challenges, while others criticize it for being awkward and unresponsive at times. Many players appreciate the variety of upgrades and unlockables, as well as the interesting boss designs, but some find the overall experience tedious and frustrating due to inconsistent movement mechanics. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable platforming and combat, appealing particularly to fans of the genre, despite some shortcomings.
“The gameplay is solid, mechanics and controls are tight.”
“Gameplay makes this game worth its money, but you really need to lower your expectations.”
“It's worth it just for the gameplay; platforming is pretty hard and has some interesting mechanics, bosses are interesting but not particularly difficult.”
“It would be nice, but unfortunately, the control keys are a mess, which leads to very poor gameplay.”
“My biggest complaint is due to the gameplay itself; it's very awkward and unresponsive. The first boss was boring and uninspiring, so I just gave up on it.”
“It's a tedious fight, and the movement mechanics make the timings super inconsistent, which makes it feel pointless to retry since it feels more like luck than anything.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the nostalgic pixel art style while others find it mediocre and lacking in innovation. While the visuals are described as decent and fitting for a low-budget title, they do not stand out compared to more polished games in the genre. Additionally, issues such as foreground elements obstructing gameplay and censorship of artwork detract from the overall experience.
“Graphics, controls, and music are all good though.”
“The graphics and music are surprisingly decent, and the story is okay with relatively few typos if you bother to read it.”
“Some spikes are blocked by foreground graphics too, which will result in many deaths.”
“Graphically, the game employs much the same pixel art assets as the previous outing.”
“The erotic artwork is mediocre.”
- music12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it solid and fitting for the gameplay, while others describe it as bland and forgettable. A few reviewers highlight standout tracks and express a desire for an official soundtrack release, indicating that while it may not be legendary, it contributes positively to the overall experience.
“The music is great too, right up there with the best metroidvania type games.”
“Once again, the music is particularly good and I would definitely pick up the OST if it were released.”
“I liked most of the music tracks.”
“Soundtrack is bad, mechanics aren't the worst and there's plenty of upgrades and unlockables.”
“Music is bland and forgettable, but without a doubt the game's biggest issue is its plot.”
“Graphics and music-wise are okay, not too shabby.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the game controller, leading to frustrating experiences with buggy gameplay involving saws and projectiles.
“Using the game controller is buggy as all.”
“I was left frustrated by saws and projectiles; the gameplay is buggy!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Teleportal is noted as entertaining and occasionally funny, despite the overall story being criticized for its poor writing and anticlimactic ending. While there are attempts to blend humor with drama and moral complexity, the execution falls short due to cringe-worthy elements.
“I wasn't a fan of Teleportal's story, either, but it was weirdly entertaining and funny at parts.”
“There clearly was an attempt to make it interesting, with humor and drama at the same time.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, as inconsistent movement mechanics lead to a reliance on luck rather than skill. Additionally, the abundance of souls available during the first playthrough diminishes the need for grinding, making the extra challenges feel unnecessary.
“It's a tedious fight and the movement mechanics make the timings super inconsistent, which makes it feel pointless to retry since it feels more like luck than anything.”
“The game designer seems to think that players really want to get those extra souls that are in dangerous spots or extra rooms, but on my first playthrough, I got more than enough souls to get all upgrades and more than half the gallery without farming and without those souls, which makes the extra challenge a bit pointless.”
