Shachibato! President, It's Time for Battle! Maju Wars
- March 30, 2021
- Preapp Partners
- 19h median play time
Get on SteamShachibato! President, It's Time for Battle! Maju Wars is a Japanese SRPG where you run a modern-day adventuring company and explore dungeons with up to 5 teammates. The game features 3D anime style graphics, 3D backgrounds, and randomly generated enemy groups for infinite exploration. Your goal is to rescue your employees, restore your business, and become the top adventuring company in the city. Incorporate your company, hire and train new warriors, and delve into dungeons in a unique character development system.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique 'lose-to-win' mechanic that allows players to carry over resources and perks to subsequent runs, adding a layer of strategy.
- The character designs are adorable, and the game offers a decent amount of replayability for those who enjoy grinding and tactical gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, some players find the game enjoyable for its simple mechanics and the nostalgic feel of classic SRPGs.
- The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, making it feel dull and repetitive.
- The story is basic and uninspired, with flat characters and minimal plot development, leading to a lack of engagement.
- Frequent crashes and missing quality-of-life features, such as the inability to cancel movements or actions, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being repetitive and lacking strategic depth, often revolving around a grind-heavy loop of failing and starting over. While some appreciate the casual nature and find it engaging for light play, others feel it falls short of expectations for a strategy RPG, suggesting that it would benefit from more complex mechanics and quality-of-life improvements. Overall, it seems to cater to a niche audience looking for a simple, grind-focused experience rather than a challenging strategic game.
“A good strategy game, with good mechanics and absolutely adorable characters.”
“It surely scratches my grinding itch, the gameplay loop is easy to understand, and there's a bit of a sense of progression as you lose a few times and get some perks and benefits for your next run.”
“The music is cute and catchy, but not overwhelming, and the gameplay is solid.”
“The main gameplay loop of this game revolves around failing -> starting over -> grinding through mindless battles and becoming slightly stronger -> failing -> starting over -> grinding through more mindless battles and becoming slightly stronger... there is no strategy involved in this game.”
“The gameplay is not engaging enough to be this repetitive.”
“Lose-to-win mechanics wherein you have to lose a bunch of times to even get the base stats needed to win the game.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story in this game is widely criticized for being basic, uninspired, and almost non-existent, with generic characters and a repetitive plot that fails to engage players. Many reviewers express disappointment in the lack of a meaningful narrative, suggesting that the game would benefit from a more traditional RPG structure and deeper storytelling elements. While some acknowledge that the absence of a strong story is common in rogue-like games, it still detracts from the overall experience for those seeking a compelling narrative.
“The story is fun.”
“I’d love to see a continuation of this as a slightly more traditional RPG, where you progress gradually, dungeon after dungeon, without the 'monthly cap', with a good story, since the plot is always the same with each playthrough (that's not quite a flaw, but... think of the narrative possibilities offered by a longer RPG).”
“The only part of the game that is sub-par is the story as there may as well have been done, but for the rogue-like genre this is not uncommon.”
“Even the story is basic and uninspired, with generic, flat characters and the bare minimum of what you could call a 'plot.'”
“The story is almost non-existent, and that might have been for the best since the translation clearly wasn't done by a native English speaker.”
“The only part of the game that is sub-par is the story, as there may as well have been none; but for the rogue-like genre, this is not uncommon.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the straightforward gameplay loop and sense of progression it offers, others criticize it for being mindless and lacking strategy. The combination of casual gameplay with roguelite mechanics may appeal to grinding enthusiasts, but many feel it results in poor design. Overall, it is seen as a grindy yet enjoyable experience for those who enjoy repetitive battles.
“The main gameplay loop of this game revolves around failing -> starting over -> grinding through mindless battles and becoming slightly stronger -> failing -> starting over -> grinding through more mindless battles and becoming slightly stronger... there is no strategy involved in this game.”
“Overall, the game feels very casual, but for some reason introduces roguelite and grinding mechanics that would be apt for a more serious game.”
“If you love grinding, then maybe this is okay, but I thought this was very poor design.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily hinging on the exploration of different squad strategies, though some players find it challenging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“It has a great replayability factor and offers a good level of challenge.”
“The game encourages multiple playthroughs with its diverse choices and outcomes.”
“Each run feels fresh and engaging, making you want to come back for more.”
“There is essentially almost no replay value, unless you want to explore different squad strategies.”
“It's got a decent amount of replayability factor, but it's pretty challenging.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting that while they may not be the best, they are acceptable given the game's lower price point.
“The graphics are not my favorite, but that's a significant factor in the lower price.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music is described as cute and catchy, complementing the solid gameplay without being overwhelming.
“The music is cute and catchy, but not overwhelming, and the gameplay is solid.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report occasional frame drops during turn transitions, particularly when ending their turn, but overall performance is stable on mid-range hardware configurations.
“For PC performance, there are times when I experience frame drops, but it's mostly during the transition from my turn to the opponent's turn. Other than that, I don't experience any problems. I'm using an R5 2600, RX 580, 16GB RAM, and an HDD, in case you want to compare your PC specs.”
“For PC performance, there are times when I experience frame drops, particularly when ending my turn and switching to the opponent's turn. Other than that, I don't encounter any issues. I'm using an R5 2600, RX 580, 16GB RAM, and an HDD, in case anyone wants to compare specs.”
“The optimization is lacking, as I frequently experience significant frame drops during gameplay, especially during transitions between turns.”
“Despite having decent hardware, the game struggles with optimization, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
