MDF: Magical Defense Force
- March 17, 2023
- Making Delightful Fiction
Get on Steam"MDF: Magical Defense Force" is a game where Frank Krieg, a cynical loner, and Michiki, a magical girl, team up to fight evil monsters and secret organizations while dealing with school and daily life. The game features exciting battles, captivating transformation scenes, and a lively soundtrack, all presented with a comedic twist. Together, they search for other magical girls to join their cause.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- MDF features a rich array of art assets and a charming, cartoon-esque aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- The characters are well-developed with strong chemistry, leading to entertaining interactions and a fun narrative that evolves over time.
- The game successfully combines elements of various genres, offering a humorous and engaging story reminiscent of classic Saturday morning cartoons.
- The game lacks branching paths and may feel linear to players who prefer more interactive visual novels.
- Some character arcs are slow to develop, which may leave players wanting more immediate depth in the early chapters.
- The interface quality could be improved, as it leaves something to be desired despite being functional.
- story39 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story is described as a charming and humorous blend of "polished fanfiction" with influences from tokusatsu and classic action cartoons, appealing particularly to fans of the genre. It follows the misadventures of a character named Frank as he navigates a world filled with magical girls, structured in a "monster of the week" format that ties into a larger narrative. Reviewers appreciate the engaging characters, good pacing, and the promise of future content, making it an intriguing ongoing project.
“The chapters follow a 'Saturday morning cartoon' or 'monster of the week' type structure but still tie into a greater narrative that drives the main story.”
“Excellent story so far with very entertaining characters.”
“The whole story revolves around a loser named Frank trying (and failing) to get some modicum of normalcy after getting wrapped up in the not-so-magical world of magical girls.”
“It avoids one of my recurring issues with visual novels, where their pacing is just an absolute slog of characters constantly reiterating plot and character beats.”
“This story has a 'polished fanfiction' vibe to it that'll probably hit your brain in a good way if you're into tokusatsu or old action cartoons.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and endearing, particularly as they progress through each chapter. The lighthearted, nostalgic story resonates well with fans of the "monster of the week" formula, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“Cute story game, saw a good chunk of it on ryyudo's stream and had to check it out myself. I was pleasantly surprised at how funny it was, overall good vibes for those of us who grew up with that old monster of the week formula, and it's a nice initial idea before it gets into the character writing.”
“You will find yourself laughing out loud as you make your way through each chapter.”
“It's pretty funny and the characters are endearing.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a soft, bouncy, cartoon-esque aesthetic that perfectly complements the game's mood, appealing especially to fans of magical girls and 90's anime. Reviewers express enthusiasm for the art quality and eagerly anticipate future content.
“The soft, bouncy, cartoon-esque aesthetic suits the mood to a T.”
“I'm eagerly looking forward to the next set of chapters and wholly recommend this game to anyone who loves magical girls and the 90's anime aesthetic.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by high-quality music that significantly contributes to the overall experience, creating an immersive environment for players.
“The music is of high quality and really enhances the atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is of high quality and significantly enhances the overall atmosphere, contributing positively to the player's experience.
“The music is of high quality and really enhances the atmosphere.”
