Midnight Margo
- June 18, 2024
- Faravid Interactive
Get on SteamMargo is back! Armed with a strong hunger for vindication as well as a dubious psychotherapeutical coping mechanism, she sets out to tie up the loose ends she left behind. While getting used to her new life as a capable, collected young woman, an unexpected letter draws her into a mysterious plot. Facing many new demanding challenges, will she stay on top of things? Equip Margo with all the be…
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Reviews
- The game features a captivating story that deals with adult themes like mental health and social conflict, presented with dark humor.
- The voice acting and unique graphical style are outstanding, enhancing the overall experience.
- The blend of traditional adventure gameplay with RPG elements, such as outfit changes affecting stats, adds a clever twist to the gameplay.
- The puzzles can be quite challenging and may require consulting a walkthrough, which can be frustrating for some players.
- The user interface is poorly designed, leading to confusion and inconvenience, especially with inventory management and menu navigation.
- Character animations, particularly Margot's, could be more polished and fluid to improve the visual experience.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its intelligence, beauty, and relatability, featuring well-developed characters that contribute to a captivating and intimate narrative. Players appreciate the balance between grand adventure and personal experience, with elements of dark humor enhancing the overall engagement. While some puzzles may frustrate, they ultimately serve to deepen the investment in the story.
“I really liked the art, the storytelling, and the puzzles.”
“Its story is as intelligent as it is beautiful.”
“The story is captivating and relevant, especially when the main character is literally me.”
“Please buy and play this game and be patient with it and consult the walkthrough a diligent individual took real-life time to make for you to finish the game without splitting too many hairs about how to deal with the many puzzles sprinkled within to make you feel frustrated when you're so invested in the story.”
“The story isn't too dark, considering the subject matter.”
“It’s a story that feels like it takes place in the real world, and these people could be your friends or neighbors.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a distinctive blend of photographic collage and hand-painted elements, resulting in a visually striking and attractive aesthetic. This unique style, combined with engaging narratives and dark humor, enhances the overall gaming experience, making the visuals a standout aspect of the game.
“With its original role-playing touch, unique graphical style, secondary characters and dark humour, it offers an unforgettable gaming experience.”
“The engrossing narrative, wonderful graphic style, adult undertones of mental health and dark humour make this game truly memorable.”
“The visuals are a real show-stealer as well.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily delivered through a witty narrator, whose comedic timing adds to the overall experience. Additionally, some visual elements, like the awkward positioning of hands, contribute to a lighthearted and amusing atmosphere.
“The narrator was quite funny.”
“I think the hands stuck to the side looked bad, almost funny.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as subtle yet excellent, enhancing the overall experience. Notably, the composer has a personal connection to the project, having created the music for "Midnight Margo."
“The music is subtle, but great.”
“Disclaimer: I made the music for Midnight Margo.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its clever and satisfying mechanic of outfits that alter character stats, adding depth and strategy to the experience.
“The mechanical gimmick of having outfits that change stats is not only clever but satisfying.”
