Miracle Mia
- August 22, 2019
- Shademare
- 1h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and charming art style that is visually appealing.
- Gameplay is fun and accessible, with a good balance of challenge and intuitive controls.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and enhances the overall experience of the game.
- The dialogue can be overly lengthy and uninteresting, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- Some players found the game too easy and frustrating due to occasional bugs and save issues.
- The game lacks the polish of larger studio productions, which may affect the overall experience.
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming eastern ethnic art style, featuring a mix of rounded designs for main characters and blocky designs for minions, reminiscent of Adobe Illustrator aesthetics. Players appreciate the cute visuals, which complement the solid gameplay and engaging story, though the contrast between the art style and darker narrative elements adds depth to the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are described as visually appealing and easy on the eyes, enhancing the game's unique charm.
“Quite nice and cute eastern ethnic style artworks.”
“Graphics are pretty and easy on the eyes.”
“The graphics style reminds me of an Adobe Illustrator aesthetic where the important main cast of characters have a very rounded design, and the various minions have a very blocky and angular design.”
“The difficulty had a good curve to it as well with it starting out relatively high: this isn't a game you're just gonna autopilot through, so don't let the cute graphics lull you into a false sense of security about that.”
“Speaking of the cute graphics, I was surprised that the story got pretty dark at times.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fun, accessible mechanics that blend platforming, twin-stick shooting, and reaction-based combat, creating a unique experience. While the game features a charming aesthetic and consistently introduces new elements to keep players engaged, some users noted that it can feel messy at times. Overall, it offers solid controls and enjoyable challenges, making it a great choice for casual play.
“A bit of an overdue review, this game has fun, accessible pick-up-and-play gameplay, adorable and unique art direction, characters, and even the weapon of choice.”
“Nice aesthetic, solid gameplay, and a challenge that will take you off guard if you're not careful.”
“It takes the best parts of platforming, twin-stick shooting, and reaction-based combat to make a tennis racket fight mechanic feel just right.”
“The gameplay is original and had some potential, but in the end, it's too messy.”
“The game kept introducing new mechanics, spectacles, story beats, and bosses constantly, never letting you get bored.”
“The story is very linear and simple, but that's fine because for the most part in platformers I’m more attentive to the core gameplay instead.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in "Miracle Mia" is characterized by its simplicity and linearity, making it accessible without requiring extensive exploration for lore. Despite its straightforward narrative, players appreciate the well-written plot with unexpected twists, complemented by phenomenal voice acting and a captivating soundtrack. The game balances lighthearted elements with darker themes, ensuring a compelling experience that keeps players engaged throughout.
“Miracle Mia has a lot of unique things going for it - a really interesting art style, a well-written story with lots of unexpected parts, phenomenal voice acting, and a great soundtrack that keeps the action going.”
“The game kept introducing new mechanics, spectacles, story beats, and bosses constantly, never letting you get bored.”
“Beautifully designed game with a compelling story.”
“The story is very linear and simple, but that's fine because for the most part in platformers I’m more attentive to the core gameplay instead.”
“Fun easy game to play through with a simple story.”
“Speaking of the cute graphics, I was surprised that the story got pretty dark at times.”
- music7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack for its uniqueness and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, others find it repetitive and annoying. Notably, the music is highlighted as particularly effective during epic boss battles, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Miracle Mia has a lot of unique things going for it - a really interesting art style, a well-written story with lots of unexpected parts, phenomenal voice acting, and a great soundtrack that keeps the action going.”
“Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates an artistic game filled with hours of amazing music. Yes... the music is really good!”
“That fight and the music that goes with it were awesome.”
“The music is very repetitive and annoying.”
