Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx
- October 25, 2022
- Magic Pockets
- 5h median play time
Miraculous Rise of the Sphinx targets the younger gamer but fails to deliver a modern gaming experience.
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn "Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx," players step into the world of the popular animated series as they assume the roles of characters Marinette and Adrien. Explore Paris while battling supervillains, using each character's unique abilities and gadgets to save the city from various threats. This action-adventure game features an original story co-written by the show's creators, offering fans and newcomers an immersive and authentic Miraculous experience.
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Reviews
- The game is enjoyable for young fans of the Miraculous series, providing a fun co-op experience.
- The character models and voice acting are faithful to the show, which adds to the charm for fans.
- The game offers a simple and straightforward platforming experience, making it accessible for children.
- The controls are unresponsive and clunky, making gameplay frustrating, especially for solo players.
- The graphics and overall presentation feel outdated and lack polish, resembling a low-budget game.
- The game is very short, with only a few levels, and many players feel it is not worth the full price.
- story34 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of "Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx" is generally viewed as average, with a simplistic hero vs. villain narrative that aligns with the show's episodic format. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and character interactions, many criticize the lack of depth, repetitive exploration, and reliance on text boxes for dialogue, which diminishes the overall experience. Overall, the plot is seen as a basic tie-in that fails to fully engage players, leaving them wanting more substance and character development.
“On the positive side, the story is great and has the genuine miraculous feel.”
“There are a couple of moments in the story that aren't in the series, as well as a couple of new gameplay elements, such as choosing your answers and meeting up with your friends.”
“However, the story is completely on par with the TV show: episodic.”
“You will find yourself exploring large and dull levels, backtracking constantly out of fear you've missed one of the many collectibles sprinkled throughout, only to realize you are just locked out of getting all of them in any level until almost full completion of the main story, at which point you'll gain the ability to go back and try to find what you missed.”
“This game truly does exist purely to be a licensed Miraculous tie-in game which is also canonical to the story of the show but isn't because it's never mentioned and ultimately doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things.”
“It's just a shame the characters' voices haven’t been utilized more widely and the majority of the story is basically relayed through text boxes, which certainly flattens the overall narrative, especially from my daughter’s point of view, who much prefers to hear her favorite characters talking, rather than me reading all the dialogue to her.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized, with many reviewers describing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. Comments highlight poor model quality, slow loading times, and a lack of artistic coherence, leading to an overall perception of the visuals as subpar, even for a cartoon game. While some appreciate the colorful aesthetic, the consensus is that the graphics significantly detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are, in my opinion, good for a cartoon game.”
“The graphics are colourful and simple.”
“The graphics are good... for 2005 standards.”
“Next time, make it like the Spider-Man games and don't take the graphics from the miraculous's terrible version of Subway Surfers.”
“The graphics look like someone did it with an old Unity version, with no love.”
“Graphics are, of course, the main drawback of this game.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx" combines hack-and-slash mechanics with 3D platforming, featuring story cutscenes reminiscent of the show. While some players appreciate the attempt to diversify gameplay with new elements, many criticize the controls for being unresponsive and the overall experience as feeling outdated and too short for its price, leading to a general sentiment of disappointment.
“Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx is a hack-and-slash and 3D platformer with gameplay and story cutscenes that look similar to the show. The main story takes about 3-4 hours to complete, with 7 maps, and 12-18 hours for 100% completion.”
“There are a couple of moments in the story that aren't in the series, as well as a couple of new gameplay elements, such as choosing your answers and meeting up with your friends.”
“I basically said about the gameplay above, but still I want to add that they at least tried to somehow diversify it, without reducing almost everything to banal battles.”
“The game is way too short for full price and the gameplay is from the 90s.”
“However, my mistake was not waiting for gameplay video samples to be available online first before deciding to buy this game.”
“Gameplay and graphics are exactly what you'd expect except for the fact that it's about 20 dollars overpriced.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the familiar tracks from the series and new compositions, others criticize the overall lack of music and sound design, noting that it often cuts off or resets unexpectedly. Additionally, the absence of a varied soundtrack during gameplay contributes to a monotonous experience. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight by some, but many feel it falls short in execution and variety.
“The best part of the game was the music.”
“The music is also nice.”
“What I really liked were the familiar songs from the series, as well as completely new tracks created specifically for the game, such as the soundtrack in the game menu.”
“There is basically no music to be found whatsoever (except for some instances and the main menu), and the blank space is occupied by the character you play as exclaiming after having jumped for the umpteenth time.”
“The game lacks sound design as a whole; there seem to be so many missing sound effects, and the music weirdly cuts off sometimes or resets halfway through a track.”
“The background music never changes, making long sections of gameplay feel boring and repetitive.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, primarily targeting fans of the franchise and parents of children who enjoy the show. Reviewers feel that the developers prioritized quick profits over quality, resulting in a heartless approach to monetization.
“Truly, this is just a cash grab for fans of the franchise.”
“Heartless cash grab is what this overall feels like.”
“This game is an obvious cash grab, just like all the other merchandise.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report no crashes and functional gameplay, others experience significant bugs and glitches that detract from the experience. The presence of issues like character disappearance suggests that the game may not be fully polished, leading to concerns about its value at full price.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches or crashes, which is a big plus.”
“I experienced no stability issues during my playthrough, making for a seamless experience.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I didn't encounter any technical problems.”
“Honestly, with how short the game is and its quality, it suffers from numerous bugs and glitches.”
“The game is not great; it's very buggy.”
“It glitches like crazy—your character will just disappear.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with users finding it not only unfunny but also painfully lacking in creativity, rendering it a disappointing experience that fails to entertain.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the show is highly praised, with users highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“It is such a great show with great character development.”
