Minotaur

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"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."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

story35 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features stunning artwork, captivating voice acting, and an engaging story that keeps players invested.
The multiple endings and character routes provide great replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes and secrets.
The developers are highly interactive with the community, showing dedication and passion for the game's development.

Currently, the game is in early access with only one route available, leaving players wanting more content and story.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as RNG boss fights and hidden parameters affecting endings, can lead to frustration and confusion.
The lack of a save option and chapter selection can make replaying for different endings tedious and time-consuming.

story
87 mentions
40 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received widespread acclaim for its immersive narrative, rich character development, and engaging world-building, with many players expressing a strong emotional connection to the plot and characters. Set in a captivating cyberpunk universe, the storytelling is described as both intriguing and unpredictable, with players eager to explore future chapters and routes. Overall, the combination of beautiful art, music, and well-crafted dialogue enhances the storytelling experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The story and characters are phenomenal.”
- “The story is well written and addictively immersive, especially once you take a further look at the lore UO7 is building up on their website.”
- “The music is incredible, the graphics are stunning, and the story is remarkable.”
- “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.”
music
43 mentions
60 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
7 % 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 appreciate the diverse soundtrack, which ranges from relaxing to intense, perfectly complementing the unfolding narrative and character interactions. Overall, the combination of beautiful music, engaging voice acting, and stunning visuals 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, the art, the music, and the characters are all top-notch, but what impresses me the most is the kind of dedication put by the developers into their 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.”
graphics
17 mentions
71 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork and detailed animation, effectively complementing the narrative and atmosphere. The anime and cyberpunk aesthetic resonates well with players, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the captivating character designs and vibrant backgrounds reflect a high level of artistic dedication.
- “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.”
- “I genuinely love the game's artwork - you can tell that someone put a lot of love into every single background.”
- “The music is incredible, the graphics are stunning, and the story is remarkable.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive world.”
gameplay
15 mentions
40 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a mix of point-and-click mechanics, simple puzzles, and unique RNG-based combat elements that add a twist to the traditional adventure format. While some players find the mechanics standard and suggest improvements like cutscene skipping, the engaging storytelling, humor, and multiple endings enhance the overall experience. The game is well-received for its graphics and voice acting, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of the genre.
- “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 nice, the cutscenes are amazing, and the graphics and soundtrack set the tone for the game amazingly.”
- “I would definitely implement some sort of mechanic to skip cutscenes that the player has already seen before.”
- “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 somewhat standard for an adventure game, but the hidden variables add a pretty good twist to it.”
atmosphere
11 mentions
82 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its rich lore, beautiful art style, and fitting soundtrack that collectively create an immersive experience. Even players who typically do not enjoy visual novels appreciate the emotional depth and mood set by the music and visuals, making it a standout aspect of the game. Overall, the atmosphere is described as captivating and integral to the storytelling.
- “While not particularly challenging, the game itself has amazing atmosphere and hints of this huge, complex world beyond the walls of your prison apartment.”
- “- Creates an incredible atmosphere on account of the lore, art, and story.”
- “The soundtrack is great; it helps the atmosphere tremendously and manages to set the right mood for each moment.”
- “Since this game is more like a visual novel, much of the effort has been put into the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere, the characters, and the soundtrack just get to you.”
emotional
6 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 journey through the story is described as an emotional roller coaster, with impactful moments that resonate deeply, making it a standout in the visual novel genre. Overall, the game effectively engages players' emotions, leaving a lasting impression.
- “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.”
humor
5 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. Players appreciate the witty banter, particularly between characters like Ollie and Nod, which enhances the overall storytelling experience. Despite some gameplay shortcomings, the humor significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The story, the music, the characters, the humor!”
- “At first, I liked the game for its story, dialogue, and humor, but now it makes me think.”
- “Ollie is hilarious and her banter with Nod is great!”
replayability
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its multiple endings and hidden secrets, encouraging players to revisit it for a more complete experience. Despite its relatively short length, players feel compelled to explore further, enhancing the overall enjoyment and engagement with the story.
- “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.”
- “However, the replay value is second to none.”
- “Its replayability is great in that even if you finish the game, you still feel as though something is missing since there are secrets lying everywhere.”
- “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 it again to see them.”
- “However, the replay value was second to none.”
character development
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game excels in character development, with a compelling story that engages players and encourages them to explore further. The character design is also praised, contributing to the overall positive experience of character growth and narrative payoff.
- “This game has done an amazing job on the story, making you want to know more about it. The character design is impressive too.”
- “Of course I'm not familiar with this game type, but the character development and payoffs are good.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters throughout the game.”
- “While the story is engaging, the characters themselves don't evolve in a way that feels satisfying.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is marred by bugs in the in-game interaction system, which occasionally fails to function as intended, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The in-game system that allows you to see points you can interact with is buggy and sometimes doesn't function properly.”