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
Windows
Reviews
- Maytroid offers a fun blend of action platforming and exploration with a variety of abilities and combat options, making gameplay engaging.
- The game features a unique gallery system that allows players to unlock and view art of the characters, which adds an extra layer of appeal for fans of the genre.
- Despite its flaws, the game is praised for its low price point, providing decent entertainment value and a solid challenge for platforming enthusiasts.
- Many players find the controls clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during platforming sections.
- The story is often described as confusing and poorly executed, with dialogue that can detract from the overall experience.
- Some reviews mention that the game does not fully deliver on its Metroidvania promises, lacking meaningful exploration and backtracking opportunities.
- story48 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring deep lore and a continuation of a previous narrative that some players found intriguing, while others struggled with its complexity and pacing due to lengthy dialogue segments. While the mature content may attract some players, many reviewers noted that the characters and dialogue lacked depth, making it difficult to fully engage with the plot. Overall, the story has potential but often feels muddled and confusing, with some players opting to skip it altogether for the gameplay experience.
“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.”
- gameplay39 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "maytroid" is characterized by its fast-paced action platforming and metroidvania-inspired map system, offering a blend of skill-based combat and platforming challenges. While many players appreciate the tight controls and engaging mechanics, some have noted issues with awkward controls and inconsistent timing, particularly during boss fights. Overall, the game provides a solid experience with a variety of unlockable weapons and upgrades, though it may not meet everyone's expectations due to its adult-themed content and occasional gameplay frustrations.
“Overall, 'maytroid' offers a blend of skill-based platforming, combat, and ecchi content, making it a game that emphasizes gameplay with an adult-themed gallery for those who enjoy the genre.”
“The unlockable weapons are fun to use and provide more gameplay variety.”
“Controls are tight, jumping feels good, and mechanics work the way they should.”
“It would be nice but unfortunately, the control keys are the same, which keeps a very bad gameplay.”
“My biggest complaint is thanks to the gameplay itself, very awkward and unresponsive; also, the first boss was boring and uninspiring, so I just gave up on this.”
“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.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the pixel art and nostalgic aesthetic, while others find them mediocre and lacking in innovation compared to previous titles. Although the artwork is described as decent, it is often overshadowed by gameplay issues and clunky platforming mechanics. Overall, while the graphics are not the main draw, they are considered acceptable for the game's genre, with some appreciating the spicy artwork and others criticizing the censorship.
“Graphics, controls, and music are all good though.”
“The graphics improved and are pretty good; the animations are okay.”
“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.”
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % 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. Overall, the music is generally considered decent but lacks diversity.
“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.”
“It has effort put into it, and the music and overall style are pretty cool.”
“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.”
“The soundtrack doesn't really have diversity but you can always mute it and play your favorite songs.”
- 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 make retries feel more like a matter of luck than skill. Additionally, the abundance of souls available during the first playthrough diminishes the need for grinding, rendering the extra challenges and rewards somewhat pointless.
“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.”
