Liberation Maiden

 3DS
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. 3DJuegos
    Oct 18, 2012
    71
    Grasshopper Manufacture creates a very competent 3D-Shooter,with high values and an interesting anime style. It's intense, but also very short.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 22, 2012
    70
    Liberation Maiden has a good quality/price ratio, although with some changes it could have been a much better experience. As it stands, however, it's just a good downloadable action game.
  3. DarkStation
    Nov 15, 2012
    70
    Despite being a fun game, it's very bare, with few levels just relying on replaying for it to get any kind of lasting value. No matter how much you loved the game, though, replaying the same five is not enough for me to give this amazing, fun, beautiful game the high rank that it deserves.
  5. Cubed3
    Nov 13, 2012
    70
    Liberation Maiden is a solid game that is pretty interesting and enjoyable from beginning to end, with good controls and great concepts. However, each of the five stages will take a maximum of 20 minutes and will most likely zip by far quicker than that.
  6. Game Informer
    Oct 31, 2012
    70
    Liberation Maiden, for better or worse, is a brief, fast-paced experience. I found myself laughing at the game's opening, and even though I never became genuinely engaged in the plight of Shoko and New Japan, I enjoyed taking it all in.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 16, 2012
    70
    Clearly a low-budget game considering its extremely short length and its mediocre graphics, Liberation Maiden is an original and fun shooter nonetheless, which fans of the genre should definitely check out.
  8. Nintendo Life
    Oct 11, 2012
    70
    Liberation Maiden offers a surprisingly short experience, but if it were much longer the sense of repetition would probably become quite irksome. For all its flashy visuals and instantly gratifying action, this isn't a game that boasts a tremendous amount of variety or depth.
  9. Nintendojo
    Nov 5, 2012
    67
    Liberation Maiden may not be Suda51′s best work, but it is nonetheless a solid, albeit limited, game. The presentation values alone warrant the price tag, and the game has a sort of a "big game" feel to it, which is wonderful considering its small price.
  10. Meristation
    Oct 14, 2012
    65
    Liberation Maiden is a classic shoot'em up with intense gameplay, but it's too short and has repetitive mechanics.
  11. Eurogamer Spain
    Oct 30, 2012
    60
    Being extremely short and repetitive, Liberation Maiden asks you too much money for what it really offers.
  12. games(TM)
    Oct 26, 2012
    60
    What hurts most about Liberation Maiden, however, is that just when it feels like it's getting interesting, with a stage that's basically one epic, shifting boss battle, it unexpectedly screeches to a halt, reminding you that you've bought what was originally one quarter of a bigger game.
  13. Eurogamer
    Oct 9, 2012
    60
    Play Liberation Maiden because you're after an acceptable arcade shooter, in other words; approach it expecting another wonky blast of Suda51 charm and, President Mech aside, you're going to be a little disappointed.
  14. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 7, 2012
    60
    In pure gameplay terms this is one of Suda51's most accessible and entertaining games for years, but it's badly devalued by its extreme brevity.
  15. Edge Magazine
    Oct 5, 2012
    60
    It's a smart idea in an enjoyably brisk score-attack game that sadly feels a little undernourished thanks to the brevity of its campaign and its repetitive play rhythms.
  16. Pocket Gamer UK
    Oct 15, 2012
    50
    Hard to play, unexciting, and a little soulless: though some may find Liberation Maiden's style enough to excuse its other faults, this is undoubtedly Suda 51's worst output to date.

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best 3DS Game of 2012
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#32 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2012
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#21 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2012

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 44
  3. Negative: 3 out of 44
  1. VegetarianWolf
    Jan 20, 2013
    5
    I beat it in about 4 or 5 hours and didn't die a single time through the whole game until the last boss fight.
    The gameplay, although very    I beat it in about 4 or 5 hours and didn't die a single time through the whole game until the last boss fight.
    The gameplay, although very stylish and fun, is so easy and brainless that it all just seems pointless. And there is no real reason to play through the game again.
    For 8 bucks, I don't know. I'd say it's worth it if you like anime and stuff.
    Don't buy this if you are a hardcore fan of shmups. This is not for you. This is for causals and anime enthusiasts. You will not be challenged by this game, you will be insulted. You have been warned.    … Full Review »
  2. raidendaigo
    Nov 6, 2012
    8
    This is an entertaining title bordering on the thin line between arcade action and devoted gameplay. The overall production is astounding andThis is an entertaining title bordering on the thin line between arcade action and devoted gameplay. The overall production is astounding and the semi-rail movement is fun. The controls are similar to Kid Icarus: Uprising but with out the precision. Very well made, though I was expecting more, but still worth the price. Good for bus rides and queues.… Full Review »
  3. GoombaJMR
    Jul 17, 2015
    8
    This game is absolutely solid, but really short. If you're going to dish out 8 bucks for this game, I highly recommend taking a look atThis game is absolutely solid, but really short. If you're going to dish out 8 bucks for this game, I highly recommend taking a look at gameplay videos to see if it's truly your jam. I managed to get it for 3$ (sale @ end of 2014), and have no regrets - in fact, it's one of my favorite 3DS eShop games. The gameplay is so solid, so cool, and so fast-paced that the fact that there are five levels doesn't really seem unappealing to me. The music is absolutely wonderful, particularly the first and last stage boss songs. There's variety in the missions, though the missions' true goal is pretty much the same. Submissions are nice, and yeah - good stuff. Anyways I'd totally buy this if you can get this during a sale. If not, think about whether or not you're ready for a jet packed, short self-version of a game like Kid Icarus (sky battles)!

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: 7/10
    Music: 9/10
    Presentation: 9/10
    Length: 5/10
    Overall: 7.5/10    … Full Review »
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