That's Mahjong!
- October 25, 2016
- TotallyNotReptillian
Get on Steam"That's Mahjong!" is a solitaire-style mahjong game with 24 unique themes and 10 levels. The objective is to match tiles of the same type, with no time limit but the need to carefully plan moves. Features include Steam Achievements and Trading Cards, with future updates promising Steam Leaderboards and Cloud Saving. It's a relaxing and challenging game for players of all ages and interests.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a classic Mahjong experience with a low price point, making it accessible for casual players.
- It features a relaxing soundtrack that some players found enjoyable, providing a calming atmosphere.
- Easy achievements can be unlocked quickly, making it appealing for trophy hunters.
- The graphics and UI are poorly designed, making it difficult to see tiles and understand the game state.
- There is a limited amount of content with only 10 levels and no replay options, leading to a lack of depth.
- The gameplay can be frustrating due to random tile placements and a lack of helpful features like an undo button.
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it calming and relaxing, while others describe it as annoying or poor, leading them to mute it. A few users appreciate the ambient soundtrack, noting it enhances the overall experience, but many criticize the lack of variety and depth in the music, with some even experiencing glitches. Overall, the sound design is seen as a weak point, detracting from the gameplay for several players.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The sound design is the only aspect where this game does okay, having a nice relaxing soundtrack.”
“Relaxing mahjong with awesome ambient music.”
“Poor music, had to mute volume.”
“The game itself is relaxing, only the music is pretty annoying - I turned it off right after I started the game.”
“There is no depth to actually see, the music is dreadful and in this particular version of mahjong you can never get a fully completed game.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally criticized for being basic and lacking clarity, with issues such as visible tile borders and difficulty in distinguishing clickable tiles. While some users appreciate the visuals, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment, with ratings as low as 3/10, suggesting that the poor graphic design significantly detracts from the gameplay experience.
“Pleasing graphics, pleasing music, pleasing gameplay, pleasing price.”
“The graphics are lacking, meaning that sometimes it's possible to see the outside border of tiles resting beneath, making it extremely difficult to understand how many tiles are piled on top of one another, and which tile can be clicked and which one can't.”
“Sound effects and graphics are very basic.”
“Sadly, the poor visuals make the game borderline unplayable in its current state.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered basic and unoriginal, resembling typical mahjong games found on various flash websites, though it features pleasing graphics and music. Overall, it received a mixed reception, with some appreciating its aesthetic elements while others found it lacking in innovation.
“Pleasing graphics, pleasing music, pleasing gameplay, pleasing price.”
“You have your basic gameplay, basic backgrounds, basic music... it's a normal mahjong that you can find on every flash website.”
“Gameplay: 4/10”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. However, it lacks traditional narrative elements such as a story mode or time tracking features, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The story unfolds in a way that feels both surprising and satisfying, making every twist and turn worthwhile.”
“There is no such thing as a story mode, a time attack, or just an in-game clock to tell you how fast you solve the mahjong.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real emotional impact.”
