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 characters are described as adorable, and the game mechanics are generally considered good, providing a solid gameplay loop.
- Many players find the game enjoyable for its grindy nature and strategic elements, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre.
- The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with basic strategic elements that fail to engage players.
- Frequent crashes and a lack of quality-of-life features, such as the inability to cancel movements or choose character facing after actions, detract from the overall experience.
- The story is considered weak and uninspired, with generic characters and minimal plot development, leaving players wanting more narrative depth.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this anime-inspired SRPG has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its repetitive mechanics and lack of 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 lacks complexity and fails to deliver a satisfying challenge. Overall, the game is seen as fair and accessible, but may disappoint those seeking a more intricate and strategic experience.
“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.”
“Overall the game feels very casual but for some reason introduces roguelite and grinding mechanics that would be apt for a more serious game.”
- story24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story in the 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 noted that the lack of a compelling narrative is typical for rogue-like games, and while some found the gameplay enjoyable, they expressed disappointment in the storytelling aspect. Overall, players seeking a rich narrative experience are likely to be dissatisfied.
“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 story is fun.”
“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.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's grinding mechanics are 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 casual feel combined with roguelite elements creates a disconnect, leading to mixed opinions on the overall design. Ultimately, it caters to those who enjoy grinding, but may disappoint players seeking a more strategic experience.
“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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % 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. Overall, while there are opportunities for varied gameplay, the lack of significant new content may deter repeated plays for some users.
“It's got a decent amount of replayability, and it's pretty challenging.”
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users expressing disappointment but acknowledging that the lower quality is reflected in the game's affordable price.
“The graphics are not my favorite, but that's a big part of the lower price.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music is consistently described as cute and catchy, enhancing the gameplay without being overwhelming. Overall, it complements the gaming experience effectively.
“The music is cute and catchy, but not overwhelming, and the gameplay is solid.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users report occasional frame drops during turn transitions in the game, particularly when ending their turn and switching to the opponent's turn. However, overall performance is generally stable, with no significant issues noted outside of these specific moments.
“For PC performance, there are times when I experience frame drops, but it's mostly happening when I end my turn and switch 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 if you want to compare your PC specs.”
