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.
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Reviews
- The game features nice aesthetics, good graphics, and a variety of levels, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- It offers a unique blend of Mahjong gameplay with a storyline, providing a sense of purpose and challenge as players progress.
- Many players found it to be a fun and enjoyable time-waster, especially for those who love Mahjong and are looking for a casual gaming experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and poor programming, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and unbalanced levels that often require the use of power-ups to progress.
- Players reported that the game can feel rushed and stressful, with mechanics that detract from the relaxing nature typically associated with Mahjong games.
- There are complaints about the game's difficulty spikes and the requirement for power-ups, which can make it impossible to complete certain levels without using them excessively.
- story60 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally perceived as basic and lacking depth, often described as a cliché mystery involving a young woman searching for her missing fiancé. While some players appreciate the casual narrative and its integration with gameplay, many criticize it for being unoriginal and poorly executed, with numerous bugs detracting from the experience. Overall, the storyline adds a sense of purpose to the gameplay, but it fails to stand out in a crowded genre.
“Really enjoyed going through the levels and the little intriguing story.”
“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.”
“In order to progress through the story, the player has to solve the boards which unlock hints about the fate of the young man.”
“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. They could have put in some effort.”
“The story is transparent, basically like 80% of those kinds of games, nothing new.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their pleasing art style and good quality, featuring both 2D and occasional 3D elements that enhance the overall aesthetic. While the visuals are engaging and complemented by a functional user interface and sound effects, some users noted minor glitches and issues like reversed graphics. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles, with a visually appealing presentation that supports the gameplay experience.
“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.”
“Mediocre music, very nice backgrounds, great graphics, nice sound effects, and overall a very enjoyable mahjong game.”
“The presentation is very nice, offering pleasant visuals along with a functional and intuitive user interface.”
“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.”
“Some minor graphic glitches, some spelling errors.”
“Sound, story, and visuals somehow resembled a hidden object game setup, and basically, you solve mahjong puzzles instead of hidden object puzzles to progress in the story.”
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is initially praised for its quality and ability to create a relaxing atmosphere, but it quickly becomes repetitive and monotonous, leading to player frustration. While some users appreciate the soundtrack and sound effects, many find it boring after extended play, ultimately detracting from the overall experience. The graphics and gameplay are noted as enjoyable, but the music's lack of variety is a common point of criticism.
“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.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as challenging yet sometimes repetitive, with a mix of power-ups and a basic storyline that adds a sense of purpose. While the mechanics, such as the pendant feature, can feel limiting, the game runs smoothly and offers engaging aesthetics and sound. Overall, players find it acceptable but may lose interest after a few hours due to its repetitive nature.
“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 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.”
“The storyline (while basic and not particularly well integrated with the gameplay) 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.”
- stability14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs, including graphic glitches and issues with achievements. While some acknowledge that minor problems are expected at launch, the overall sentiment is that the game's current state significantly hampers enjoyment. Many hope for future updates to address these issues.
“What a buggy mess.”
“Like everyone says, it's a buggy game; I just can't enjoy playing it.”
“The achievements are buggy right now, but the game just came out, so it should get fixed soon.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly when they are required to replay story levels multiple times if they fail to complete them. This repetitive nature can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“It can be a little tedious to play some of the story levels over and over again if you don't beat the level.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game offers strong replayability due to its challenging levels and engaging story, with many puzzles featuring tough 3-star goals that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“Surprisingly difficult levels as it progresses, interesting story, and a good amount of both game hours and replayability (there are puzzles with really difficult 3-star goals).”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on relatively low-spec systems, with minor gimmicks that do not disrupt gameplay.
“It runs smoothly, it has a few gimmicks that don't interfere with gameplay, and it runs perfectly smoothly on relatively low specs.”
