Obscure

Maya Star

70% positive of 10 Steam reviews

Released: 2022
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by RetroLamen.

About the game

In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.

Tagged by players

Metroidvania
Philosophical
Platformer
2D Platformer
Action
Pixel Graphics
Adventure

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Maya Star

70% positive of 10 Steam reviews

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Released: 2022
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by RetroLamen.

About the game

In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.

Tagged by players

Metroidvania
Philosophical
Platformer
2D Platformer
Action
Pixel Graphics
Adventure

What players say

Recommended
Why do I feel like this metroidvania doubled in charm after the first area, it really does not do it justice. It's like you put a lot of love and character into every zone, except the first one, I mean it's typical for a game in this genre to get better with the power-ups, but something about the level design, it was just not good for the first hour, both in terms of visuals and navigation. I would say every area…
13 h played when written. 19 found it helpful.
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Recommended
I have to give this game a thumbs up because it's fine. It works at intended. But ( and maybe it's because I'm spoiled on other indie platformers ) I find my interest waning. Everything is feeling rather "samey". NOTE: I've only beaten the mushroom boss.
56 min played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
not a good metroidvania. but not too bad for the ones who make their first games. still get LOTS of improvements to do. + nice music - terrible controls such as fixed jump heights - stupid money system - not good terrain design, and there's only few types of enemy, and their attack patterns are dull - skills are basically designed to open(break) certain walls - bad boss fights, gives too little time for players to…
5.3 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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