MazM: The Phantom of the Opera

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MazM: The Phantom of the Opera is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Growing Seeds and was released on March 25, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

The French gothic horror novel "The Phantom of the Opera" (1910) revisits modern audience as "MazM: The Phantom of the Opera", the adventure game for the Nintendo Switch! Decades after the "Phantom of the Opera" case that shook the Parisian opera house, a detective visits the place to uncover the truth about the Phantom. Find out what secret is hidden in the opera house by collecting footnotes and…

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story24 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story that offers a unique interpretation of the original novel, exploring darker themes and character complexities.
The art style and character designs are praised for their beauty and attention to detail, enhancing the overall experience.
The game successfully captures the gothic atmosphere and emotional depth of the source material, making it engaging for fans of the Phantom of the Opera.

The pacing is criticized for being slow, with unnecessary scenes and dialogue that detract from the overall enjoyment.
The portrayal of Erik is seen as overly caricatured and irredeemable, which some fans feel undermines the original story's themes of compassion and redemption.
Technical issues, such as a cumbersome mobile interface and repetitive sound loops, hinder the gameplay experience.

story
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a complex adaptation of Gaston Leroux's "The Phantom of the Opera," praised for its emotional depth and character exploration, though it takes significant liberties with the source material. While some players appreciate the darker elements and the engaging narrative, others feel that certain changes detract from the original's essence, particularly in the portrayal of key characters like Erik and Christine. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile experience for fans of the story, despite its flaws.
- “A story-oriented adventure that captures the essence of the original through gaming.”
- “Despite the high regard I held for the original works, this version entertains, offers an additional new ending instead of just the canon ending of the book, and most of all left me thinking of it long after I finished the story.”
- “If a story can manage to make me think about it days after I finished it, that's a story well told in my book.”
- “Lastly, the story takes odd liberties with the source material.”
- “This isn't necessarily a deal breaker for me, but all they really had to do was tell the Leroux story accurately and this game would've been praised to high heaven and back by fans.”
- “While I generally recommend it - the story is heart-wrenching, tense, and interesting all the way through - the game adaptation is... bad.”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and ability to complement the story progression, although some noted that the tracks loop frequently, which can feel repetitive. Fans of the "Phantom of the Opera" appreciate the atmospheric elements, describing the soundtrack as both spooky and chill, enhancing the overall experience. However, there are calls for more background music in certain scenes to enrich the gameplay further.
- “The music is actually pretty good.”
- “With a soundtrack that complements the story progression, this is by far one of the best visual novels I have played this year.”
- “Characters are well made, the music is on point; the atmosphere gets spooky when it's necessary, but it can also be pretty chill to play.”
- “Almost all music pieces loop after 10-15 seconds, oftentimes less.”
- “I wish they had background music for some of the scenes and the controls were the biggest complaint... I played with my PS4 controller and I could pick something up with X but then I would have to press the O button to 'reset' it so it wouldn't pause the game.”
- “And this is a game about music, mind!”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their amazing art style and vibrant visuals, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the cute cartoon graphics and the effective use of humor and sound effects, although some express a desire for voice acting to further immerse themselves in the characters. Overall, the artwork contributes significantly to the game's charm and storytelling.
- “The graphics are amazing, the pictures are wonderful, and there are moments where the writing (as in character dialogue) suddenly becomes stellar.”
- “The artwork is great and the humor with sound effects is a nice touch.”
- “Despite the cute cartoon graphics and the complete lack of voice acting, you still genuinely care about the characters, and Eric even looks creepy.”
- “The art style is so cute!”
- “Firstly, the art style is a notable aspect.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is described as heart-wrenching and tense, with a compelling story that resonates deeply. However, some users feel that the adaptation fails to effectively convey the original emotional weight of the source material, particularly due to changes in character dynamics. Overall, while the narrative is engaging, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “While I generally recommend it - the story is heart-wrenching, tense, and interesting all the way through - the game adaptation is... bad.”
- “Like I wrote before: it's tense, it's intriguing, and it's heartbreaking.”
- “Crying over the Persian at 3 am challenge (gone wrong) (gone emotional)”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted through engaging conversations and clever sound effects, which add a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, some players feel that the developers missed the deeper tragedy of the character Erik, leading to a disconnect between the intended humor and the original narrative's themes. Overall, while the humor is appreciated, it may not fully align with the story's more serious undertones.
- “Conversations are useful, and funny.”
- “The artwork is great and the humor with sound effects is a nice touch.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional glitches and minor freezes, particularly during character interactions, which detracts from the overall stability. While the gameplay is generally easy, these technical issues, along with subpar dialogue and typos, suggest that stability could be improved.
- “The game itself is not bad, but there are a few glitches here and there, subpar dialogue, and a few typos. Gameplay is rather minimal and way too easy.”
- “It takes a few seconds and freezes slightly whenever you're supposed to play a character.”
- “There are a few glitches here and there, which affect the overall experience.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its unique and fitting designs, highlighting that each character stands out and aligns well with their respective roles in the game.
- “The character designs are lovely; everyone is unique and very fitting to their role.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stellar execution, effectively immersing players in an intense mystery infused with gothic horror elements.
- “The atmosphere of the game is stellar, truly gives one the feeling of an intense mystery unfolding with some gothic horror elements.”

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MazM: The Phantom of the Opera is a role playing game.

MazM: The Phantom of the Opera is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

MazM: The Phantom of the Opera was released on March 25, 2021.

MazM: The Phantom of the Opera was developed by Growing Seeds.

MazM: The Phantom of the Opera has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

MazM: The Phantom of the Opera is a single player game.

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