Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven

 3DS
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 8, 2015
    90
    Lord of Magna is pure comfort gaming. It wont dazzle you with its production values, nor will it break your mind over its philosophy or test your skills at JRPGs with its difficulty. Instead, just like the hero's obsession with adopting new people into his ever-growing "family," this is a game that you'll develop a deep and personal attachment to, because it was built with a purity of intention that is so rare these days, and tugs on the heart strings in just the right way.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Jul 17, 2015
    80
    If you're an RPG fan looking for a quietly charming tale to tuck into, you'll have a great time in Maiden Heaven.
  3. RPG Fan
    Jul 17, 2015
    80
    It's a little tropey, and it could've been better balanced, but Lord of Magna is a surprisingly competent SRPG that exceeded my expectations.
  5. FNintendo
    Jul 2, 2015
    80
    Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven is one delightful gem of the 3DS eShop catalog. Even if it might take a while to settle in and its amounts of text may be a bit too much for some players, it rewards everyone with an enveloping plot and very well implemented character developments.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 23, 2015
    75
    Lord of Magna feels a bit incomplete and quite short, but it's a lot of fun thanks to charming battles, cute visuals and enjoyable characters.
  7. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 30, 2015
    70
    Lord of Magna's not a bad game, it just feels unfinished. [Issue #16 – July/August 2015, p.72]
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  8. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 29, 2015
    70
    Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven is a quality, albeit quirky, JRPG. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and doesn’t dabble too much in the story department.
  9. Universo Nintendo
    Jun 20, 2015
    70
    Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven is a good, harmless game, but, at the same time, it's something you've played before.
  10. Dealspwn
    Jun 5, 2015
    70
    We're thrilled that Lord Of Magna: Maiden Heaven made its way West. It's a delightful distraction with great combat and characters that makes up for a few flaws with its earnest sense of fun.
  11. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 4, 2015
    70
    What you do get is a rough but loveable action RPG and a reminder: For the love of Trixie, SAVE OFTEN.
  12. Destructoid
    Jun 2, 2015
    70
    I enjoyed my time with Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven, despite the fact that it felt a tad unfinished at times. The combat system is fast-paced, the cast is likable, and the animation style looks excellent on Nintendo's newest portable.
  13. Critical Hit
    Jul 10, 2015
    65
    Lord of Magna has all the ingredients for a fun and different strategy RPG but its inconsistent pacing, predictable battles and lacklustre customization options hold it back from being anything more than a pretty average game.
  14. Cubed3
    Jul 13, 2015
    60
    It clearly has its flaws, and pretty standout ones at that, and the overall atmosphere of the game is a bit too far into the cliché area of the JRPG genre, and yet, it has its moments where it shines.
  15. CD-Action
    Sep 18, 2015
    50
    Uninteresting, shallow story paired with a combat system that was supposed to be tactical but really isn’t. [09/2015, p.69]
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  16. Brash Games
    Sep 20, 2015
    40
    It represents a lot of the things that a wrong with the videogames industry and we as consumers shouldn’t stand for it.
  17. RPGamer
    Jun 24, 2015
    40
    I felt no real desire to spend any more time in Lord of Magna, and will likely forget most of what I experienced in a few months. While it's not quite at the level to warrant George Carlin's famous comparison to the act of viewing a golf game, getting anywhere near that area is not an accomplishment a developer should ever want.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
  3. Negative: 8 out of 44
  1. DarkNemesiz
    Jun 11, 2015
    8
    Lord of magna is in general terms a good take in a jrpg for the 3ds. I enjoyed the 20+ hours of story the game brought. It's fun in a way thatLord of magna is in general terms a good take in a jrpg for the 3ds. I enjoyed the 20+ hours of story the game brought. It's fun in a way that the mysteries if the game keep you excited. The combat in general is very thoughtful and I enjoyed every step of the way. I wish they had given more characters customization but u can surely live without. I give this game a 810 due to that the game could have had a little more dynamic to it. But it is a game worth the buy.
    I recommend this to any jrpg or anime lover!    … Full Review »
  2. snakekill321
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    This game from xseed is very well done. To begin this is an anime style game with harem elements, Think Conception II in terms of characterThis game from xseed is very well done. To begin this is an anime style game with harem elements, Think Conception II in terms of character interaction. But where this one does different is the playthrough, Turns are very fast tactical and the art is very well done. I honestly love the game and would definatly recommend it for anyone looking for an RPG on the go, and like SIM type games, also the soundtrac included is amazing!… Full Review »
  3. NORK1004
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven is a wonderful SRPG for the Nintendo 3DS. I did not know much about this game when I purchased it, but had readLord of Magna: Maiden Heaven is a wonderful SRPG for the Nintendo 3DS. I did not know much about this game when I purchased it, but had read a lot of great reviews about Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven and decided to go with my gut instinct, and purchase this wonderful game. The first thing I noticed immediately after I started playing Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven was the unique graphical style of the characters, and especially the graphical styles of the Maidens(if you decide to purchase this game for your 3DS, the Maidens are known by another name but that is all I will say so I do not ruin the plot of this game) and I have to note that Charlotte(the first Maiden you encounter) has the best graphical style in my opinion. After noticing the unique graphical style that is present in Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven, I started to dive into the game and fell in love with the uniqueness of the strategy aspect of Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven. The best way to describe how the strategy system works in Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven is to apply what you already know about strategic role playing games, but add this simple unique twist, when you attack with one of the four characters you can use during a battle(Luchs is always a part of the team, so you can choose three Maidens to bring along with you for the battle when at least three become available), attack the enemies as if they are bowling pins. It is one fantastic twist for an SRPG, and I highly recommend purchasing Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven.… Full Review »
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