Meifumado

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"Meifumado" is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by Japan, featuring non-linear levels and a diverse combat system. Players can choose from a variety of weapons and fighting skills to defeat enemies and progress through the game. With its immersive environment and varied arsenal, Meifumado offers a unique and engaging gaming experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The combat system is engaging and rewarding, especially with the parry mechanics that allow for satisfying one-shot kills.
The pixel art and overall visual design are beautiful, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
Despite its shortcomings, the game shows a lot of potential and passion from the developers, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate indie titles.

The controls are clunky and unintuitive, with no option to remap them, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
The game feels unfinished and lacks the promised content, making it feel more like a demo than a complete product.
There are numerous bugs and crashes that disrupt gameplay, along with a lack of clear feedback on saving progress.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the use of mechanics like wall jumping and climbing, while others criticize it for being slow and uncomfortable. Although the game features decent action RPG elements and nostalgic platforming influences, many feel it lacks polish and suffers from control issues and crashes. Overall, while there is potential and enjoyable moments, the gameplay experience is marred by inconsistencies and a linear design that doesn't fully deliver on its promises.
- “At least they tried to make good use of wall jumping and climbing mechanics by putting chests for you to find.”
- “[b][i]meifumado[/i][/b] is a decent action RPG that feels pretty rushed and unfinished but is good enough to capture your attention, offering nice gameplay for some hours (it's pretty short).”
- “As for the gameplay, it feels like a very old school platformer in terms of movement, like Ninja Gaiden and original Castlevania, that wanted a free-flowing modern combat system in the same style as games like Salt and Sanctuary and Blasphemous.”
- “It just constantly slows down the gameplay.”
- “The mechanics for using the bow and throwing weapons are somewhat annoying.”
- “The game is completely linear (except one level) despite their Kickstarter promising an open world and a few more mechanics like collectibles, crafting, and mini games.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The graphics of Meifumado are widely praised for their breathtaking visuals, smooth animations, and unique pixel-art style, which effectively create a captivating atmosphere. While many reviewers appreciate the aesthetic and combat visuals, some express disappointment with the overall game quality, suggesting that the graphics are the standout feature amidst a feeling of incompleteness. Overall, the art style is considered a strong point, leaving players hopeful for future updates.
- “Meifumado is a very good-looking game with breathtaking visuals, smooth animations, and a rewarding combat system.”
- “The pixel graphics, combat, the style and atmosphere are great!”
- “I really like the style and graphics, but I feel scammed.”
- “To sum up, the game has potential; graphics, animations, and mechanics are really good, only needs a little update.”
- “Art style is really impressive.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story is generally perceived as short and linear, taking only about two hours to complete, which has left some players feeling disappointed. While some enjoy the gameplay and are eager to see more of the narrative, others criticize the lack of depth and features in the story, making it hard to recommend the game overall.
- “I can't wait to beat this and see more story.”
- “It takes roughly a few hours to beat, but to 100% it’s a different story.”
- “It's a fun game; I'm not exactly all about its story, but it's fun to play.”
- “Story and other features are lacking.”
- “The story is extremely short (2h) and linear... I feel bad for them, but I can't recommend this one.”
- “But what I'm thinking is that it's going to be a short, hellish story with worse gameplay.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is noted for its brilliant yet depressing soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, primarily consisting of ambient tracks. However, some users feel that many music tracks may have been cut, leading to a lack of variety in the soundtrack. Overall, the chilling music theme contributes significantly to the game's mood.
- “What also contributes to the atmosphere is the brilliant soundtrack, which sets a downright depressing undertone to the whole world.”
- “I believe many music tracks were cut from the game, as the whole soundtrack consists of ambiance tracks only.”
- “I believe many music tracks were cut from the game as well since the whole soundtrack consists of ambiance tracks only.”
- “I believe many music tracks were cut from the game as well since the whole soundtrack consists of ambiance tracks only.”
- “The music theme is chilling.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous glitches and bugs, including crashes and exploitable issues, which frustrate players. Many users report that the controls feel awkward and the map is particularly problematic, making navigation difficult. While some players express hope for future patches to address these issues, the current state of stability is a major drawback.
- “I don't exactly have the words to describe what I want to say about the game, but there are many glitches and bugs (some that crash and some that are exploitable).”
- “But for me, 'measured and patient' doesn't mean 'swallowing your anger and putting up with glitches that should have been fixed years ago.'”
- “On top of that, the map is unusable as it glitches everywhere when you try to move it, and there is no button mapping for controller play. I have recommended the game because I want to support the developer in the hopes they will drop a patch soon to fix these issues, but if not, I will change my review to a thumbs down.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is described as bleak and immersive, enhanced by a brilliant soundtrack that adds a depressing undertone. However, some players find the atmosphere lacking due to linear gameplay and technical issues, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The whole game is super bleak, but it is just dripping with atmosphere.”
- “What also contributes to the atmosphere is the brilliant soundtrack, which sets a downright depressing undertone to the whole world.”
- “The pixel graphics, combat, style, and atmosphere are great!”
- “Been waiting a couple of years for this and I am very disappointed. The janky controls are manageable, but the atmosphere is boring. There's no leveling system or skill tree, making the game feel very linear. Evading and rolling seem pointless due to the hitboxes. The game stutters a lot and has crashed on me 7 times in my 1 hour of playtime. I don't think much changes outside the first area; it should have been released in early access or something.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding in Souls-like games is integral to the experience, emphasizing a slower pace that demands careful dodging, movement, and a deep understanding of enemy behaviors. This grinding aspect is seen as essential for mastering the game's challenges.
- “Souls-like games are usually slower-paced, requiring more dodging, movement, grinding, and knowledge of enemy behaviors.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized as poor, with users noting that many features showcased in the original trailer are absent.
- “Everything that was presented in the original trailer does not exist, and the optimization of the game is done poorly.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy has drawn criticism for promoting content that is not yet available in the game, while an explanation regarding this issue is restricted to backers only, limiting transparency for the broader audience.
- “I saw they made an 'explanation post' on Kickstarter, but it is not open to the public; it's only for backers. Even if it explains the lack of content, they are still advertising content that is not in the game to the public.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems like they are prioritizing profits over player experience.”
- “I can't believe how much they charge for basic features that should be included in the game. It feels like a cash grab.”