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Stories of Mara

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76%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
gameplay, stability
82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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Stories of Mara is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Chibig and was released on August 26, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Explore the everyday life in Mara through unique tales in this slice of life visual novel. Step into the shoes of a diverse cast and get to know the struggles and desires of the inhabitants of this modern-fantasy world set in a tropical archipelago.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
story7 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features charming characters and a beautiful art style, reminiscent of the beloved Summer in Mara.
  • It offers a nice opportunity to explore the lore and character development in more depth, with multiple dialogue paths and optional scenes.
  • As a free visual novel, it provides a short but enjoyable experience for fans of the original game, with the potential for future chapters.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including a problematic autosave system that can lead to game-breaking issues.
  • There is a lack of essential quality-of-life features typical in visual novels, such as multiple save slots and text skip options.
  • The developers have been unresponsive to community feedback regarding the game's issues and the release of future chapters, leading to concerns about the project's future.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Stories of Mara" is described as a charming and engaging continuation of "Summer in Mara," featuring a unique cast of characters and a beautifully crafted world. While the first chapter serves as a captivating prologue that lasts about an hour, players express a desire for more content, as the narrative currently feels incomplete and requires restarting for progression. Overall, the game is praised for its wholesome storytelling and immersive atmosphere, leaving players eager for future chapters.

    • “The resulting story is a lovely little slice-of-life diversion that takes about an hour to play.”
    • “It is a wholesome story along with a universe that is full of its own specially crafted lore and a cast full of energetic characters.”
    • “Summer in Mara was already such a beautiful story with amazing characters, but now with Stories of Mara, that just got so much better!”
    • “Two and a half years after release, the story of this game remains barely started, as only the first chapter that is given for free is available.”
    • “Only fix is to try again, and if that fails you must delete your save file and restart the story from the beginning.”
    • “The short playtime is helpful here because the only way to fix the story just not progressing is to restart the whole thing.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome storytelling and vibrant characters, reminiscent of Ghibli's charm. Players experience a blend of endearing moments and serious themes, particularly through the protagonist's struggles with emotional instability, which is reflected in her expressions and dialogue choices. Overall, the game successfully creates a rich, heartfelt world that resonates with players on an emotional level.

    • “It's wholesome, endearing, but also doesn't stray from its own serious business.”
    • “Stories of Mara is a wholesome and hearty visual novel with unique characters filled with personality.”
    • “Summer in Mara (and Deiland for that matter) do a wonderful job of creating rich, heartfelt worlds.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are praised for their beautiful artwork and unique character designs, reminiscent of Studio Ghibli's style, which contributes to a wholesome atmosphere. Vivid colors enhance the backgrounds, making the visuals memorable and charming, further elevating the overall experience.

    • “Beautiful artwork of one of my favorite story-based games, Summer in Mara.”
    • “The visuals are lovely with backgrounds that utilize vivid colors, and the character designs are extremely unique, making everyone memorable.”
    • “Haven't even played for an hour yet, and I can see this is an amazing game. Much like Summer in Mara, it has a nice story, charm, great music, and fantastic visuals.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as colorful and laid-back, making it appealing to players looking for a relaxed gaming experience.

    • “Recommended to the public seeking a colorful and laid-back gameplay.”
    • “It's just gameplay.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is criticized for being plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While some users appreciate the free access, they express hope that the developers will address these issues in future updates.

    • “This is on the state of the game itself - a broken, buggy, glitched-out mess that badly needs updates to fix things.”
    • “I hope the developers finish this project one day and fix the more offensive glitches.”
    • “If the game wasn't free, I'd be more critical of the glitches, but for now you only lose time by checking it out, and I did enjoy my time here.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it involves repetitive clicking through lengthy and shallow dialogue before reaching meaningful choices. However, the integration of familiar characters from farming sims and the continuation of the story post-summer in Mara adds an interesting layer to the experience.

    • “It's a visual novel style with lots of continuous left mouse button clicking to get through tedious, shallow dialogue to eventually get to a few dialogue choices.”
    • “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The repetitive tasks required to progress become monotonous and make the experience feel like a chore.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from limited replayability due to the absence of save options and the inability to skip content, which diminishes the enjoyment of exploring its multiple choices. Players feel that these features are essential for a high replay value, particularly in visual novels.

    • “The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly enhance its replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes and storylines.”
    • “With various paths and endings to discover, this game keeps you coming back for more, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “The lack of save options might be frustrating, but the rich narrative and diverse choices ensure that every playthrough offers a unique experience.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted by unique and memorable designs that enhance the overall visual experience, with vivid colors contributing to the distinctiveness of each character.

    • “The visuals are lovely with backgrounds that utilize vivid colors, and the character designs are extremely unique, making everyone memorable.”
    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character's story.”
    • “Each character evolves throughout the game, providing a rich narrative experience that keeps you invested in their journeys.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its engaging quality, complementing the laid-back storytelling and charming visuals. Players appreciate the diverse background music and sound effects, which enhance the overall experience and contribute to the game's appeal.

    • “The length is 1 hour, and while the story pacing is very casual and laid-back, it offers interesting narration and features, such as quality art, partial voice acting, sound effect noises, and a neat assortment of background music.”
    • “I haven't even played for an hour yet, and I can see this is an amazing game. Much like 'Summer in Mara', the game has a nice story, charm, banging music, and great visuals.”
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Stories of Mara is a action game with fantasy theme.

Stories of Mara is available on PC and Windows.

Stories of Mara was released on August 26, 2021.

Stories of Mara was developed by Chibig.

Stories of Mara has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Stories of Mara is a single player game.

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