Minotaur
- August 28, 2016
- U7 committee
Get on Steam"Minotaur is a single-player, mystery point-and-click game featuring a beautiful story and unique atmosphere in the Universe of Seven. Follow nine characters, including Nod and Mentor-15, in their quest to escape their trapped apartment building, each with multiple endings. The game boasts good visuals, an amazing soundtrack, and is fully voiced over in English."
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Reviews
- The game features stunning artwork, captivating voice acting, and an engaging story that keeps players invested.
- Minotaur offers multiple endings and hidden secrets, encouraging replayability and exploration of its rich lore.
- The developers are highly responsive to community feedback, showing dedication to improving the game and enhancing player experience.
- The game currently lacks a save option and chapter selection, making it frustrating to replay for different endings.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as RNG boss fights and hidden parameters affecting endings, can lead to confusion and a sense of unfairness.
- As of now, only one route is complete, leaving players wanting more content and story development.
- story174 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received widespread acclaim for its immersive narrative, rich character development, and engaging world-building, particularly within a cyberpunk setting. Players appreciate the emotional depth and unpredictability of the plot, which is complemented by high-quality art, music, and voice acting. While the game is still in early access and only features the first of several planned chapters, many reviewers express excitement for future content and the potential for deeper storytelling.
“The story and characters are phenomenal.”
“The story is well written and addictively immersive, especially once you take a further look at the lore being built up on their website.”
“This game has beautiful artwork and an amazing story with a twist.”
“The story has some plot holes and loose ends that don't seem to make sense.”
“As the story unfolds, you're supposed to unwrap the timeline of events that happen before the game, but the way the characters interact doesn't always make sense based on that timeline.”
“I should have waited until the full story comes out; that first chapter just broke my heart.”
- music86 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere and emotional depth of the experience. Many players noted that the soundtrack is beautifully crafted, fitting seamlessly with the narrative and character moments, while also being engaging enough to stand out on its own. Overall, the combination of impressive voice acting and a well-curated soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's immersive storytelling.
“The music is amazing, I love the point and click style, and the voice acting is superb.”
“The soundtrack is great, it helps the atmosphere tremendously and manages to set the right mood for each moment.”
“The story is immersive, the characters have wonderful personalities, and I love how the soundtrack just pulls you in and makes you feel part of the game.”
“The music matches with every scene; some of it is relaxing, and some of it is kind of creepy or intense, I guess?”
“The voice acting and music were spot on.”
“The atmosphere, the characters, and the soundtrack just get to you.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork and detailed animation, creating a captivating visual experience that complements the narrative. The anime and cyberpunk aesthetic resonates well with players, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. Many reviewers highlight the love and effort put into the backgrounds and character designs, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The graphics of the game are so awesome; they're animated and look real. What makes this game cooler is that each character has their own abilities to help you.”
“The music is incredible, the graphics are stunning, and the story is remarkable.”
“I genuinely love the game's artwork - you can tell that someone put a lot of love into every single background.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a point-and-click mechanic with simple puzzles and a unique twist of RNG-based combat, though some players find certain mechanics, like the ending determination, counter-intuitive. While the game is not without its flaws, particularly in cutscene management, it compensates with engaging storytelling, likable characters, and a relaxing experience. Overall, it appeals to fans of the genre, especially those interested in cyberpunk themes and replayability due to multiple endings.
“The voice acting is great, the characters are interesting and likable, and the gameplay itself is fun and enjoyable.”
“I suggest you try this game out if you like cyberpunk, point-and-click mechanics, and replayable games (the game has multiple endings, which requires you to go back and play the game again to see them).”
“The gameplay is good and the puzzles are interesting, but not too tough.”
“The gameplay isn't the best, but the game is easily worth it for the storytelling and humor alone, not to mention that the game isn't even done yet, and that there's more to come.”
“The only thing that I really recall thinking poorly of during the game is a particular mechanic which determines which ending you get as it felt counter-intuitive in my opinion.”
“The gameplay is 'point and click' so if you're not a fan of this type of game, I would say I don't recommend it, but if you're interested in the story like me but don't like this type of game, well you can try!”
- atmosphere22 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game excels in creating a captivating atmosphere, enhanced by its rich lore, stunning visual art, and a fitting soundtrack that sets the mood perfectly. Players appreciate the immersive experience, noting that even those who typically do not enjoy visual novels find the atmosphere compelling and engaging. Overall, the combination of art, music, and storytelling contributes significantly to the game's unique ambiance.
“While not particularly challenging, the game itself has amazing atmosphere and hints of this huge, complex world beyond the walls of your prison apartment.”
“The atmosphere, the characters, and the soundtrack just gets to you.”
“The soundtrack is great, it helps the atmosphere tremendously and manages to set the right mood for each moment.”
“The atmosphere, the characters, and the soundtrack just get to you.”
“Since this game is more like a visual novel, much of the effort has been put into the atmosphere.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game delivers a profound emotional experience, characterized by a powerful narrative that evokes a wide range of feelings, from warmth and connection to genuine distress. The storytelling is praised for its authenticity and depth, making players feel deeply invested in the characters and their journeys, ultimately creating an impactful and memorable experience.
“During the few hours of playtime, I was on quite an emotional roller coaster.”
“This, in my opinion, is what pieces things together, creating an incredible journey with a powerful emotional impact.”
“Despite this, the game did truly make an impact to the point of inducing some genuine emotional distress while trying to wrap my mind around what was going on and why people were doing what they were doing across all the different endings (just as any great story would, I suppose).”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with diverse and interesting characters that deliver engaging and funny dialogue, particularly highlighted by the comedic interactions between Ollie and Nod. While the gameplay may not be the strongest aspect, the storytelling and humor are compelling enough to keep players invested and eager for future content.
“The gameplay isn't the best, but the game is easily worth it for the storytelling and humor alone, not to mention that the game isn't even done yet, and that there's more to come.”
“Ollie is hilarious and her banters with Nod are great!”
“The characters are diverse and are really interesting and funny; the story succeeds in keeping one's interest.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers excellent replayability due to its multiple endings and hidden secrets, encouraging players to revisit it for a fuller experience. Despite its relatively short length, players feel compelled to explore further, suggesting that the game has lasting appeal and potential for future expansions.
“I suggest you try this game out if you like cyberpunk, point-and-click mechanics, and replayable games. The game has multiple endings, which requires you to go back and play again to see them.”
“Its replayability is also great in that even if you finish the game, you still feel as though something is missing since there are secrets lying everywhere.”
“The game is top-notch and, while short in general, has nice replayability and will expand in the future, so grab it now and enjoy the amazing story of the Minotaur.”
“However, the replay value was second to none.”
“I suggest you try this game out if you like cyberpunk, point-and-click mechanics, and replayable games. The game has multiple endings, which requires you to go back and play the game again to see them.”
- character development6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game excels in character development, effectively intertwining engaging storytelling with well-designed characters that encourage players to delve deeper into the narrative. Reviewers appreciate the strong payoffs in character arcs, enhancing the overall experience.
“This game has done an amazing job on the story, making you want to know more about it. The character design is also impressive.”
“Of course, I'm not familiar with this game type, but the character development and payoffs are good.”
“This game does an amazing job on the story, making you want to know more about it, but the character development is lacking.”
“The character design is impressive, but the depth of character development leaves much to be desired.”
“While the story is engaging, the character development feels superficial and doesn't add to the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is criticized for its buggy in-game interaction system, which frequently fails to function properly, leading to a frustrating user experience.
“The in-game system that allows you to see points you can interact with is buggy and sometimes doesn't function properly.”
