The Mahjong Huntress
- May 24, 2016
- Nawia Games
Get on SteamEmbark on a mysterious quest in search of the missing groom, Charles Gilbertworth, solve riddles, encounter supernatural creatures and ghosts - all while solving relaxing and fun Mahjong puzzles with innovative gameplay mechanics.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a pleasant art style, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a variety of levels and challenges, making it a fun and engaging Mahjong game.
- The storyline adds a layer of intrigue, providing motivation to progress through the game.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and stability issues, which can hinder gameplay and progress.
- Many levels are poorly balanced, often requiring the use of power-ups to complete, which can be frustrating.
- The gameplay can feel rushed and stressful, contrary to the relaxing nature typically associated with Mahjong games.
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story, centered around a young woman solving the mystery of her fiancé's disappearance, adds a layer of engagement, though it is often described as basic and lacking depth. While some players appreciate the narrative as a backdrop to the gameplay, others find it clichéd and poorly integrated, with numerous bugs detracting from the experience. Overall, the story provides a casual and somewhat intriguing context for the mahjong puzzles, but it may not be compelling enough to elevate the game beyond its gameplay mechanics.
“Really enjoyed going through the levels and the little intriguing story.”
“Yes, there's a story around all the levels about a young British lady (you) trying to solve a mystery of her disappeared fiancé.”
“The Mahjong Huntress embeds the classic tile matching game into a story, in which a young woman has to find out what happened to her fiancé.”
“Despite all the glitz, storyline, and music, it's honestly boring.”
“The story is lame and has no depth; just random stuff added that makes no sense.”
“The storyline is basic and not particularly well integrated with the gameplay, adding a feeling of purpose to the proceedings, but it can sometimes seem dull and mindless.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their pleasing aesthetics and good quality, featuring nice 2D visuals and some 3D elements. Players appreciate the engaging art style and backgrounds, although there are occasional minor glitches and issues like reversed graphics. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, complemented by a functional user interface and decent sound effects.
“The graphics are good looking, there are some cool songs and sound effects, the overall gameplay is acceptable, with some power-ups and everything, and there's even a story as a background to keep you engaged.”
“Great graphics and good soundtrack.”
“Mediocre music, very nice backgrounds, great graphics, nice sound effects, and overall very enjoyable mahjong game.”
“It is not something new; it is what we used to play 10-20 years ago, mini games with really good 2D graphics (sometimes 3D, but not that good), and with some decent campaigns.”
“Sound, story, and visuals somehow resembled hidden object games, and basically you solve mahjong puzzles instead of hidden object puzzles to progress in the story.”
“Some minor graphic glitches and some spelling errors.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the initial quality and variety of the soundtrack, many find it repetitive and ultimately boring after extended play. The sound effects and overall audio experience are noted as enjoyable, but the lack of diversity in the music leads to frustration for long-term players. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere but may not hold up over time.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Great graphics and a good soundtrack.”
“The only nice things about this game are the art, music, and Steam achievements and cards.”
“Despite all the glitz, storyline, and music, it's honestly boring.”
“The soundtrack suddenly became so annoying when the 'Use the pendant or a power-up' alert came up; I don't know why.”
“Mediocre music, very nice backgrounds, great graphics, nice sound effects, and overall a very enjoyable mahjong game.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually appealing and offers a challenging experience, enhanced by power-ups and a basic storyline that adds purpose. However, players may find it repetitive and frustrating due to frequent dead ends and limited moves, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, while it runs smoothly and includes engaging elements, it may not hold players' attention for long.
“The aesthetics are nice, and the gameplay is challenging.”
“The graphics are good looking, there are some cool songs and sound effects, the overall gameplay is acceptable, with some power-ups and everything, and there's even a story as a background to keep you engaged.”
“The storyline adds a feeling of purpose to the proceedings, so you feel like you're doing more than just flipping tiles, and the timed 'combo meter' and power-ups add both strategy and urgency to a board game that can sometimes seem dull and mindless.”
“The pendant mechanic only buys one or two additional moves before there are no more moves left.”
“The gameplay goes like this: no moves left, no moves left, no moves left, no moves left, no moves left, no moves left, no energy crystals left, play over, play over, play over, play over, play over, play over ... until you will want to avada kedavra it to the moon.”
“I'll probably abandon it after a few hours of gameplay, but it's still alright and I finally learned how to play mahjong.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, including minor graphic issues and achievement problems. While some users acknowledge that these issues are expected at launch, the overall sentiment is that the game's current state detracts significantly from the enjoyment of playing.
“What a buggy mess.”
“Like all people say, it's a buggy game; I just can't enjoy playing it.”
“But the buggy problem is the worst.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious, particularly when they have to replay story levels multiple times to progress.
“It can be a little tedious to play some of the story levels over and over again if you don't beat the level.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks for hours just to progress, which becomes frustrating.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game offers strong replayability due to its challenging levels, engaging story, and the presence of complex puzzles that encourage multiple playthroughs to achieve higher goals.
“The levels become surprisingly difficult as the game progresses, featuring an interesting story and a good amount of gameplay hours, which enhances its replayability with challenging puzzles that have really tough 3-star goals.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on lower-spec systems, with minimal gimmicks that do not disrupt gameplay.
“It runs smoothly, has a few gimmicks that don't interfere with gameplay, and performs perfectly on relatively low specs.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on older hardware.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
