The Marvellous Miss Take

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The Marvellous Miss Take is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Wonderstruck Games and was released on November 19, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

The stealth genre gets turned on its head in The Marvellous Miss Take – the only heist adventure that invites you to steal with style! Use cunning, guile and the art of deception to grab the loot and escape without getting caught by the guards!

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 249 reviews

gameplay36 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Unique and refreshing stealth gameplay with unpredictable guard movements encouraging improvisation and quick thinking rather than memorization of patterns.
Stylish art direction with colorful, comic-like visuals paired with a catchy, jazzy soundtrack that enhances the game's charm and atmosphere.
Three distinct playable characters with different abilities and objectives increase replayability, variety and depth of gameplay.

Randomized guard AI can lead to frustrating and sometimes unfair situations, making levels reliant on luck rather than pure skill or strategy.
Controls can be imprecise or awkward, especially the click-to-move mechanics and lack of customizable keybindings, occasionally leading to accidental detection or missteps.
Repetitive level design with limited environmental variety and a simple, thin narrative that does not strongly engage or evolve significantly throughout the game.

gameplay
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of The Marvelous Miss Take is a simple, easy-to-learn stealth experience centered on hiding, distracting guards, and stealing art, with randomly moving guards adding unpredictability and replay value. Multiple playable characters with distinct mechanics introduce some variety, though the core stealth mechanics remain basic and can feel repetitive or chance-dependent in later levels. While praised for fluid controls, clever level design, and a relaxing art style paired with a great soundtrack, some find the randomness and limited mechanics frustrating or stressful, especially at higher difficulties.
- “One thing that makes this game unique from other stealth games is that the guards walk randomly with no set pattern, adding suspense and surprise as you're forced to adapt your plan on the fly, ensuring no two playthroughs are the same.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are few, easy to remember, and well explained, making it accessible while maintaining challenge.”
- “This game builds itself on basic but rock solid stealth mechanics – hiding, running, and stealing anything not nailed down – and applies them to extraordinary level design for an engaging experience.”
- “First is the absolutely atrocious frame rate issues, caused by the game stalling on keyboard and mouse inputs. Worse yet, the Steam version runs even worse than the GOG one (and they are not cross compatible). You can remove that issue by playing with a gamepad, but that comes with the big trade-off of removing any sort of precision when throwing things, which is a central game mechanic later on.”
- “Could be better if the guards patrolled in patterns instead of moving about randomly, as the random element leaves a lot of the gameplay to chance.”
- “I expect casual players will be put off by the frustrating chance-laden levels, but I also expect fans of the genre will be disappointed by how limited the stealth gameplay is.”
graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming, colorful, and stylized art style with a mid-century, cartoonish aesthetic that is both visually appealing and easy on hardware. Its simple yet tasteful graphics complement the light-hearted stealth gameplay and are enhanced by a fitting, groovy soundtrack, creating an engaging and memorable atmosphere despite some repetitiveness in level visuals. Overall, the graphics are praised for their uniqueness, clarity, and vibrant presentation, making the game a standout in a genre often dominated by grim tones.
- “Galleries are bathed in warm tones, soft lighting, and geometric simplicity, resulting in environments that are both readable and aesthetically striking.”
- “The graphics are simple but that plays to its advantage as it has a nice comic book feel to it and of course because of that it's easy on the graphics cards which means that most if not all can buy and enjoy this game without stupid FPS drop issues.”
- “The graphics are magnificent: colourful, cartoon-style with a lot of details, making the characters (from the protagonists to the dog that chases you) truly beautiful art-pieces (no pun intended).”
- “Graphically there isn't anything to complain about, some might like the cartoony feel while others might hate it.”
- “Very repetitive, simple graphics.”
- “For example, in the level selection house each level could have a unique painting instead of recycling graphics.”
story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Miss Take" is simple and light-hearted, serving mainly as a backdrop to justify the puzzle-stealth gameplay rather than offering deep narrative or character development. While it features a charming premise of art thieves reclaiming stolen works, the plot is considered thin and underdeveloped, with limited world-building and minimal emotional engagement. Players seeking rich storytelling might find it lacking, but its humor and style complement the game's mechanics and casual, mission-based structure.
- “Developed and published by Wonderstruck, the game places you in the shoes of Sophia Take, a confident and determined art thief on a mission to reclaim her family’s stolen art collection.”
- “The marvellous Miss Take has the allure of a great caper story set in London, where you play as the beautiful Sophia Take, a thief reclaiming her aunt's art collection.”
- “And the main story of the game is just the beginning as you unlock two other playable characters with their own quirks and abilities that make you approach the levels in interesting new ways.”
- “It's clear that the game's focus lies in moment-to-moment puzzle-stealth design rather than storytelling or world-building, and players expecting a richer narrative might find the framing thin.”
- “Sadly, the plot and the characters are very rudimentary and feel unfinished, so if you are a fan of story-rich games, this might not be your title.”
- “The story is flimsy and not particularly interesting.”
music
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat, and jazzy soundtrack that perfectly complements the stylish, 1960s-inspired art style and heist theme. It enhances the playful, slick atmosphere with groovy, elegant tunes that contribute significantly to the game's immersive and enjoyable experience. While some find it potentially repetitive over time, the soundtrack remains a standout, often cited as one of the game's best features.
- “This elegant visual identity is enhanced by a buoyant jazz-inspired soundtrack that lends each heist a sense of playful swagger.”
- “Now the soundtrack for this game was phenomenal, it has that jazzy down to earth feel while you're slyly prowling around an art gallery trying your best not to get caught while you pilfer paintings or other priceless treasures.”
- “The soundtrack is stellar, with a good selection of lovely hard bop jazz.”
- “My only nitpick if I'd have to pick something here, it would be the music.”
- “It's pleasant; however, I do see it getting old after a while (but that's not a big deal considering you can just switch the music off and put your own music from your PC as the background music).”
- “-can't get soundtrack.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through its multiple playable characters, each with distinct stealth mechanics, and randomized guard movements that create varied challenges on repeated playthroughs. Additional features like timer-based goals, challenges, and diverse playstyles further enhance its replay value, though some players note the absence of a level editor as a missed opportunity to extend longevity. Overall, the combination of character variety, randomized elements, and challenge systems makes the game engaging beyond the initial completion.
- “Levels you cleared with ease as Sophia may become tricky tests of precision as Harry or clever timing challenges as Daisy, and this recontextualization gives the game replay value far beyond its initial set of stages.”
- “This game is in my opinion endlessly replayable, as the position and movement of the guards is randomized each time you enter a level, which can either work in your favor or make you wish you weren't caught red handed with the gallery's masterpiece when having to navigate three guards and one guard dog all in a small room.”
- “There's also a handful of characters with different priorities when going through the levels, and different abilities and gameplay, which aside from the main campaign and getting three stars (or three frames), adds a heck of a lot more replayability to the game.”
- “I gave this game an 8/10 because although it is a very fun game to play, it is a shame that the developers did not add a level editor which would increase this game's replayability.”
- “It has some replay value, but will probably only keep you entertained for 5-10 hours max, so I think it's a bit overpriced; but if you catch a sale, it's well worth it.”
- “While the official trailer shows clips of Sophia walking around at a lower camera angle, it's bewildering why this new feature locks the game, as it would have added a whole new dimension and replay value.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for being lighthearted, witty, and charming, adding a fun and mischievous tone to the stealth gameplay. Players appreciate the clever writing, amusing narration, and playful puns, which contribute to a refreshing and enjoyable experience that stands out in a typically darker genre.
- “Miss Take stands out amidst the gloomy atmospheres of other recent stealth games thanks to lighthearted humor and a positive attitude.”
- “The narration is bookmarked with humorous newspaper headlines about your antics and simple text boxes spoken between your characters and patrons.”
- “The cartoony graphics style and animation, the non-violence approach to the genre, the fitting music and the hilarious puns create a really lovely experience for gamers of all ages!”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in this game tends to become tedious and dull for many players, with difficulty ramping up to a point that tests tolerance and skill. However, some appreciate how the game avoids slow, repetitive stealth mechanics by offering a fast-paced, lively experience with vibrant characters, showing that stealth games don't have to rely on slow grinding.
- “- Harry’s missions are tedious and dull.”
- “It’s beyond tedious.”
- “A well-made stealth game that becomes tedious before too long.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Miss Take is praised for its unique, lighthearted, and fun vibe, combining a hip jazzy soundtrack with a positive, family-like setting. This contrasts with the typically gloomy tone of other stealth games, enhanced by amusing character banter and a welcoming environment.
- “Miss Take is a great stealth-based adventure game with a unique atmosphere.”
- “Miss Take stands out amidst the gloomy atmospheres of other recent stealth games thanks to lighthearted humor and a positive attitude.”
- “The music is this hip jazzy sound that builds a fun atmosphere.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a solid stealth experience but is hindered by poor optimization, resulting in occasional performance issues and slight stuttering. However, these technical drawbacks do not significantly detract from gameplay, which remains fast-paced and engaging.
- “Deceptively robust stealth game, albeit one that is marred by poor optimization.”
- “When you're running on too many layers of software, performance and timing problems are likely to happen.”
- “The slight stuttering doesn't ruin the game though.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is minimal and serves mainly to motivate the heists, lacking emotional depth. However, its vibrant visuals and catchy soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable even for those less interested in stealth games.
- “The narrative is functional rather than robust, offering motivation for the heists but little in the way of emotional depth or character development.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s emotional aspect is limited, providing basic narrative motivation for the heists but lacking in emotional depth and character development.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences some stability issues, including buggy AI and a challenging learning curve, but it remains engaging and enjoyable despite these flaws.

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The Marvellous Miss Take is a casual action adventure game.

The Marvellous Miss Take is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 17 hours playing The Marvellous Miss Take.

The Marvellous Miss Take was released on November 19, 2014.

The Marvellous Miss Take was developed by Wonderstruck Games.

The Marvellous Miss Take has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked The Marvellous Miss Take for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

The Marvellous Miss Take is a single player game.

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