OZMAFIA!!
- June 28, 2013
- Poni-Pachet SY
- 43h median play time
Get on Steam"OZMAFIA!!" is a single-player fantasy visual novel game with a sensational story, beautiful graphics, and wonderful music. The wholesome story follows a heroine with amnesia who is taken in by the mafia famiglia Oz after escaping an assassination attempt. With lots of grinding and high replayability, players must navigate the heroine's journey through a war-torn town with various mafia factions as she tries to find her place and uncover her past.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Gorgeous artwork and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- Engaging storylines with a variety of characters, each with unique personalities and routes.
- The game features a love triangle mechanic that allows players to switch romantic interests mid-route, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The main character is often portrayed as naive and lacking common sense, which can be frustrating for players.
- The pacing of the story can feel disjointed, with abrupt scene changes and unresolved plot points.
- Some routes contain dark themes and uncomfortable content, including sexual assault and emotional manipulation, which may not be suitable for all players.
- story494 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it intriguing yet flawed. While some appreciate the unique blend of fairy tale elements and mafia themes, others criticize its pacing, fragmented narrative, and lack of depth in character development. Overall, the game offers a variety of routes that gradually reveal a more complex plot, but many feel that the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a somewhat disjointed experience.
“The story is interesting, and I like how they devised the secret ending.”
“There's a huge mystery in the story, and by completing each character route, you get there bit by bit.”
“The story and plot twists make it really interesting to read, at least once.”
“The story is all over the place and has weird story beats you have to go through.”
“The world and the characters are painfully bland; the lack of depth makes it very difficult to fully immerse yourself in the story.”
“The plot is basically non-existent and consists of a string of random, unrelated scenes that all get cut off right before something is actually about to happen.”
- graphics123 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork and appealing character designs, often described as beautiful, soft, and reminiscent of watercolor styles. While the visuals are generally considered high-quality and immersive, some users noted minor issues with graphic bugs and inconsistencies in detail when zoomed in. Overall, the art style significantly enhances the game's fairy tale aesthetic, making it a standout feature for many players.
“The artwork is absolutely gorgeous and brings the game to watercolor life with its soft hues and delicate detail.”
“The visuals were stunning, the concept was interesting, and the reviews were overall pretty decent.”
“Well-realized characters with fantastic development, attractive visuals and settings, wonderfully deep and intriguing universe, and a brilliant soundtrack.”
“The game is a bit bugged and I needed to run the game from the onboard graphics instead of NVIDIA to make it work.”
“When sprites are zoomed in, it's easy to see the 'flaws' in the art, and the case could be made that the art hasn't aged well.”
“There is a problem with graphics in fullscreen mode, but you can end up playing in windowed, just maximized; then there is no blurry nightmare.”
- music121 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising its beauty, catchy themes, and ability to enhance the emotional experience. However, some reviewers note that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, which may detract from immersion during extended play sessions. Overall, the combination of a lovely soundtrack and impressive voice acting contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music in this game is amazing!”
“The soundtrack is one of the best ones I've heard.”
“The music is nice, fitting, and doesn't overpower or get annoying.”
“The main low point in the game for me is the music being really repetitive and never really striking me, if I'm honest.”
“The limited music variety can make scenes feel awkward or not properly set at times.”
“Overall, the music matches and builds the story well, but from so many playthroughs, it gets a little repetitive.”
- humor68 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with many players appreciating its blend of lighthearted jokes and darker, risqué elements. While some routes can be disturbing or off-putting, the overall comedic writing, character banter, and absurd situations often lead to genuine laughter. The main character's naivety and the quirky interactions among characters contribute significantly to the game's charm, making it a fun experience for those who enjoy a mix of comedy and romance.
“The humor lands relatively well throughout the game.”
“The comedy and banter between the characters is fantastic and I found myself having to pause for a moment to calm down due to laughing fits.”
“The dynamic between the main characters is just pure gold and made me feel all kinds of emotions, from laughing until crying.”
- emotional46 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players experiencing a wide range of feelings from heartwarming moments to deep sadness, often leading to tears during certain character routes. While many routes are engaging and create strong attachments to characters, some contain dark themes such as emotional manipulation and abuse, which may not appeal to all players. Overall, the game is recognized for its ability to evoke strong emotions and provide a compelling narrative experience.
“The ending made me cry a little.”
“This game has made me feel many emotions, I love the art style and the mystical feel to it. I have played it multiple times and I will continue to play it more; it is 100% one of my favorite otome games. I have an attachment to a few of the characters, and I think any game that can make me have an attachment is a great stunning game.”
“There's a delightful mix of heartwarming, cute romance, sad dramatic moments, and absolutely unhinged plotlines.”
- character development29 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally criticized for being minimal, with many reviewers noting that while the character designs and art are stunning, the depth of character growth is lacking. Some players appreciate the interesting storylines and routes, but feel that the writing and pacing detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game excels in visual appeal but falls short in delivering substantial character development.
“The route for each guy was interesting, and the character development was really good.”
“I like that there is character development, which usually lacks in a lot of otoges.”
“The characters grew on me; I will admit that it might take some time, but the most outstanding part to me is the character design.”
“The game has very little to no character development.”
“Unfortunately, its poor writing, slow pacing, lack of character development, and use of abuse/sexual assault in its routes make this game unenjoyable to play.”
“You just learn about the characters, which isn't bad, but the game would have been a lot better to me if it got a bit deeper with character development and plot reveals.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and unique due to its mechanics, such as love triangles and character perspective shifts. However, many criticized it for being tedious and repetitive, with a lack of engaging mechanics and a narrative that fails to provide satisfying answers. Overall, while the game offers some intriguing elements, its lengthy and often monotonous gameplay detracts from the overall experience.
“The artwork, the humor, the gameplay, characters, and the voiceover are all amazing.”
“Game mechanics: 9/10 – I really like the love triangles you can get into and change the character for a different ending.”
“The gameplay consists entirely of reading and making those choices - there are no stats or time management in this one.”
“And for those who are planning on playing, I'll outline some game info since the game explains 0 mechanics.”
“While the game had a few positive aspects, its serious flaws greatly outweigh them for a gameplay experience that was at best tedious and at worst so upsetting that it took me completely out of the narrative.”
“Gameplay 4/10 - most of the alternate routes are repeats of the main route, minus the love triangle endings, and the paths although basic (2-3 options at best) are meticulous.”
- replayability17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its numerous endings and the addition of new scenes upon completing routes. However, some players find certain routes repetitive and the writing flawed, which can detract from the experience. Despite these issues, many agree that the engaging stories and character perspectives enhance the game's replay value.
“After playing through for yourself one time, I recommend using a guide because, oh my god, there are so many endings and routes. This game has so much replay value - even after you finish some routes, you get extra scenes based on them in your next playthrough.”
“Plus, it really does have replay value in the fact that the stories are just so much fun, and that once you have finished a route, the game rewards replay by adding in new text to that route!”
“Once you finish one route, new scenes are unlocked, so replayability is really good too.”
“The replayable rate is high; however, the love triangle routes made me not want to pick up the game for a long time. Those can be repetitive and robotic.”
“This game had some serious problems in its writing, character development, replay value, and most of all content choices.”
“The replayability of this is pretty low.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as magical and well-established, enhanced by fitting music and charming characters that evoke a fairy tale influence. However, some players find certain explicit content and shifts in perspective to be jarring, detracting from the overall immersion. Despite these inconsistencies, the atmosphere of conflict and emotional depth is generally well-received.
“What drew me in is the magical atmosphere.”
“However, the music does set the mood and atmosphere of what's going on.”
“The atmosphere and setting are well-established, and the characters are quite charming.”
“Although sometimes it can be a bit much—the brothel route almost made me barf from how unabashedly explicit it was, and there was a very detailed description of a violent act at one part—which can be off-putting to the whole atmosphere.”
“There's also no sense of atmosphere or even investment.”
“This feels atmosphere breaking; if I am supposed to be Fuka (or whatever you name her) and be enchanted and romanced by the guys, then why switch to third person when referring to someone that isn't me?”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the necessity of replaying the common route for multiple endings and enduring unskippable loading screens. While the initial playthrough may be enjoyable, the experience becomes increasingly frustrating as players attempt to unlock all content, leading to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction. Overall, the grinding detracts significantly from the narrative experience.
“But the common route got tedious the more you had to play it because there are just so many routes, and you need to do the common route for almost every route except the triangle route if you save at the right point.”
“While the game had a few positive aspects, its serious flaws greatly outweigh them for a gameplay experience that was at best tedious and at worst so upsetting that it took me completely out of the narrative.”
“The first time playing through is enjoyable, but becomes incredibly tedious to sit through to get all the endings for the epilogue and grand finale, even with the skip feature.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while it runs smoothly without glitches or crashes, it lacks Steam optimization and features nonsensical routes that detract from the experience. Additionally, achievements are not optimized for Steam, with the primary focus being on collecting CGs instead.
“It runs smoothly, and I found no glitches, crashes, or bad English translations.”
“The only con was the nonsensical routes that served no purpose and the fact that the game is not optimized for Steam.”
“Achievements optimized by Steam are not available; the real achievement is collecting all the CGs.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly without noticeable glitches or crashes. While there have been concerns regarding character naming causing issues, the developers are proactive in addressing these problems promptly.
“You can name your character; this has been known to cause glitches, but the developers are very attentive and fix this as it happens.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
