MazM: Jekyll and Hyde

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85%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

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MazM: Jekyll and Hyde is a single player role playing game with a thriller theme. It was developed by Growing Seeds and was released on April 2, 2020. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

One that challenges to the limit and the other the true path. A shocking revelation will occur through this psychological thriller! "MazM: Jekyll and Hyde" is a darkly entertaining adventure game based on the classic 1886 novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, in which you'll tackle the mystery from a totally new angle!

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story11 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Excellent and faithful adaptation of the classic Jekyll & Hyde story, capturing the gothic atmosphere and Victorian era details.
Beautiful and unique artwork with fitting music and sound design that enhances the mood and immersion.
Engaging narrative that appeals to fans of gothic literature, mystery games, and visual novels, including added historical and social context.

Gameplay can be repetitive, simplistic, and sometimes frustrating with minimal puzzles and timed sequences that require retries.
Dialogue and writing feel stiff and unnatural at times, with some characters' choices seeming illogical and limited interactivity.
The game is quite short and may feel tedious due to walking mechanics and its origin as a mobile game port, with some bugs and minor text errors.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
69%
7%
The game offers a faithful and artfully presented adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde," capturing the novel's essence with engaging visuals and an eerie soundtrack. While some find the storytelling immersive and enriched by added social and narrative perspectives, others note pacing issues and a lack of deeper plot twists, making it a straightforward but rewarding experience, especially for those new to the classic tale. Overall, it effectively retells the original story with stylistic enhancements that appeal to both fans and newcomers.
- “The Mazm version of this brilliant gothic story is a wonderful adaptation that not only remains faithful to the original story but also enhances certain aspects, offering in my opinion a better experience of the story.”
- “The game follows Robert Louis Stevenson's novel 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', a retelling and visualizing the plot of the original novella.”
- “This serves as a way to experience the original tale through the main plot points and still hold true to the bigger picture that the original novel explored as well.”
- “The story gets a little bit boring, as the 'clues' just explain what happened a few seconds ago, the dialogues are mundane and the characters explain the plot through talking to themselves.”
- “The main story of Dr. Jekyll remains the same but other characters changed dramatically and I can't see the point of the change, so I'd say it's an unsuccessful adaptation.”
- “There was an opportunity here to take this classic story and use it as the backbone for an engrossing game worthy of the material.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
35%
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The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, atmospheric art style that effectively captures the Victorian novel's mood and brings its characters to life. While some note the visuals feel somewhat dated, the artwork is consistently described as gorgeous, immersive, and a key highlight that significantly enhances the storytelling experience.
- “The art is excellent, like many of their other games; the aesthetic and mood are something the developers have a good grasp of.”
- “First off, absolutely love the visuals; the art style is just *chef's kiss*.”
- “The artwork throughout is incredible.”
- “Despite coming out in ~2017, it looks fresh out of 2010 for those who are enticed by that sort of art style.”
- “1) Artwork: to adapt a novel into a video game, one has to acknowledge the fact that the latter medium demands a wider attention to the visual and less to the imagination.”
- “The constant walking back and forth with no other real substance can get old fast, but the visuals sometimes make up for it.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The game's music is widely praised for its eerie, atmospheric quality that perfectly complements the art style and story, enhancing the overall mood and immersion. While some note sound effects are simple or stock, the soundtrack itself is often described as outstanding and well-crafted by the development team. Overall, the music is an integral, positively received element that enriches the gameplay experience.
- “This game is awesome, it was a really faithful adaption of the Victorian novel, and I loved the art style. Mazm did a great job bringing the characters to life, and I truly enjoyed the artworks and soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack was outstanding; the characters and even the art style are impressive.”
- “The art style is beautiful and pleasant to look at, the music perfectly fits every situation and the game captured my interest and curiosity from the very first moment and kept it up to the very last second.”
- “The sound effects are free/stock, and I'm fairly sure the music is as well, though the music isn't unpleasant.”
- “The sound effects are free/stock, and I'm fairly sure the music is as well, though the music isn't unpleasant.”
- “4) Sound: a last point in which I do not have much to say but wish to express the role it plays is the sound and the music.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay in Mazm's Jekyll and Hyde is simple and repetitive, resembling basic tap mechanics transferred from a mobile version, which may feel frustrating and more suitable for younger or casual players. It is not the game's main attraction, as the story, artwork, and atmosphere are the primary draws, making the gameplay less engaging for those seeking complex mechanics. Overall, the gameplay serves as a functional but unremarkable complement to the narrative experience.
- “It's a short game with a main emphasis on the story, which, accompanied by its eerie soundtrack and aesthetically matching artworks, constitutes an overall entertaining gameplay.”
- “But it should be noted that because of the gameplay, this game is not really a visual novel or at least one with more gameplay.”
- “The game mechanics were transferred from the mobile version, so you have to click the mouse as you'd tap on the phone screen.”
- “The mechanics are repetitive and it gets frustrating when you have to do the same few clicks over and over.”
- “I can't really recommend the gameplay; I feel as if this would have done better as a visual novel, because here's the selling point (and why I bought the game) – the artwork is downright gorgeous.”
- “I would only not recommend it to gamers who are only interested in games with an elaborate gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively creates a gloomy, gothic atmosphere true to Stevenson's novella, enhanced by evocative environment and character design. Its simple but impactful sound design plays a crucial role, gradually intensifying and enriching the overall mood as the story progresses.
- “Growing Seeds excelled in creating a gloomy atmosphere while capturing the gothic vibes of Stevenson's novella, both through environment and character design.”
- “The audible part plays a crucial role that really uplifts the atmosphere and grows closer to a crescendo the further the story advances.”
- “The sounds are simple and yet make a good addition to the atmosphere.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in character development by effectively capturing the gothic atmosphere of Stevenson's novella, particularly through detailed and thematically fitting designs like Mr. Hyde. Thoughtful touches, such as the "Mr. Seek" pun, add depth and appreciation for fans of the original work.
- “Growing Seeds excelled in creating a gloomy atmosphere along with capturing the gothic vibes of Stevenson's novella, both through environment and character design.”
- “I especially enjoy Mr. Hyde's character design, and keeping the 'Mr. Seek' pun from the novella is a detail I quite enjoy.”
- “The character designs?”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is often viewed as tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the frequent back-and-forth movement in the freeroam sections, which some players feel detracts from the visual novel experience.
- “If you've read the book recently, this game may seem tedious or annoying with its mobile game minigames at times.”
- “The game does also classify itself as a visual novel, but I feel it might have done better without the 'freeroam' aspects - walking back and forth felt tedious after a while.”

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MazM: Jekyll and Hyde is a role playing game with thriller theme.

MazM: Jekyll and Hyde is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

MazM: Jekyll and Hyde was released on April 2, 2020.

MazM: Jekyll and Hyde was developed by Growing Seeds.

MazM: Jekyll and Hyde has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked MazM: Jekyll and Hyde for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

MazM: Jekyll and Hyde is a single player game.

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