Shu's Misfortune

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Shu's Misfortune is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Moonana and was released on December 22, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Shu's Misfortune is a sample RPG made in RPG Maker MZ. As Shu, end your father's haute couture legacy by unraveling his empire of fashion.

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Single-Player

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

humor3 negative mentions

The game features a unique watercolor visual style that creates a memorable atmosphere.
It offers a charming narrative with deeper themes about life and acceptance, making it feel like an interactive fairy tale.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for those looking for a casual RPG experience.

The combat is unbalanced, with enemies that can easily defeat the player in one hit, leading to frustration.
Map design is confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand where to go next.
The game suffers from poor quality graphics and gameplay mechanics typical of low-effort RPG Maker titles.

humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The humor in the game is described as a highlight by some players, featuring funny conversations and a lighthearted approach to strategy. However, others criticize the humor as unoriginal and unfunny, pointing to repetitive elements and a lack of coherence in the plot. Overall, opinions on the humor are mixed, with some enjoying it while others find it lacking.
- “This is free on Steam, but my first time enjoying an mz game. It's about strategy without stressing the player. I also like everything about this game, such as the plot, the use of enemy assets, and the funny conversations.”
- “It's a very funny game!”
- “Everything from the pyramid with screenfuls of the same tile graphics repeating over and over, a spell decreasing and increasing MP at the same time, unfunny jokes, boring battles, and an incoherent plot line is something we've seen over and over in novice games in the RPG Maker community.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat, relying on tired clichés and predictable punchlines that fail to elicit even a chuckle.”
- “Attempts at humor feel forced and out of place, making the overall experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying it but feeling it was too short, while others criticized it for its repetitive graphics, unengaging humor, and a lack of coherence in the plot, particularly regarding the protagonist's motivations. Overall, the narrative appears to struggle with depth and clarity, leaving some players dissatisfied.
- “I loved the game and the story, but it just wasn't long enough.”
- “Everything from the pyramid with screenfuls of the same tile graphics repeating over and over, a spell decreasing and increasing MP at the same time, unfunny jokes, boring battles, and an incoherent plot line is something we've seen over and over in novice games in the RPG Maker community.”
- “Story-wise, there doesn't seem to be any clear motive for why the main character wants to kill her father.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, lack of full HD support, and absence of customization options, which detracts from the experience for modern PC gamers. Repetitive tile graphics and overall poor visual presentation contribute to a sense of unoriginality and amateurism, aligning with common issues found in novice RPG Maker titles.
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “Everything from the pyramid with screenfuls of the same tile graphics repeating over and over, a spell decreasing and increasing MP at the same time, unfunny jokes, boring battles, and incoherent plot line is something we've seen over and over in novice's games in the RPG Maker community.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being subpar, with low-quality, repetitive mechanics and poorly executed retro pixel art that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and unbalanced, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users express that the issues detract significantly from the overall enjoyment, with some considering a refund if they had paid for it.
- “Buggy eventing.”
- “In all, it was a fun waste of an hour and a half, but given all of its faults, I would have probably requested a refund had I paid money for something so buggy and unbalanced.”