Princess Maira: Initiation

About

First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.

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Play Modes

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

monetization2 negative mentions

The game features an interesting concept with potential for engaging gameplay.
Players appreciate the variety of character classes and interactive elements within the game.
At a low price point, some players feel the game offers decent value for those who enjoy indie titles.

The game suffers from poor graphics and technical issues, making it feel like a low-quality asset flip.
There are concerns about fake reviews and unethical practices surrounding the game's promotion.
The lack of customization options and limited profile features on Steam detract from the overall experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are a mix of outdated retro pixel art, which lacks customization options and resolution settings, leading to a low-quality visual experience. However, some locations are noted for their beautiful design and effective graphical effects, showcasing a contrast in quality.
- “The location is beautifully made; everywhere there are stunning graphics and effects.”
- “The graphics are vibrant and immersive, truly enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments is remarkable, making every scene visually captivating.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews; some players find it boring and overly simplistic, while others appreciate its richness and engaging dialogues, particularly in titles featuring strong female characters. Overall, the narrative aspect seems to vary significantly between different games within the genre.
- “Princess Maira: Initiation is, overall, a pretty good game waiting for you - arcade action 2D side-scrollers, sci-fi laser shooters, smart and daring goblins, games with a rich storyline and witty dialogues, featuring strong female main characters.”
- “The game story and dialogues are extremely interesting.”
- “I don't know who might like this game; after 2 hours, I realized that this adventure game is boring and lacks an interesting story of its own.”
- “The story, in my opinion, is too simple, but the gameplay makes a good impression.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and cash grabs through poorly translated reviews and asset flips. Users express concern over the lack of credit to original creators, suggesting a pattern of deceptive practices aimed at profiting from the game's launch.
- “It's important to also note the developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
- “They're all written in broken English (translated badly from Russian), appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, and all have a direct Steam purchase of the game. The accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating its execution despite the simplicity of the story. While it may not be challenging, it resonates positively with fans of similar indie games.
- “The story, in my opinion, is too simple, but the gameplay makes a good impression.”
- “The gameplay is not difficult, but as a lover of similar indie games, I appreciate what they did.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel tedious after a short while.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, which makes the gameplay frustrating and unenjoyable.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to moments of boredom and disengagement.”