Mana Spark

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 52 Ratings

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  • Summary: Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Indie Game Website
    Jan 13, 2019
    80
    For the most part the combat is decent, allowing you to dash around and fire with the reticle. Although, sometimes the aim can be a bit loose and an immediate, unnecessary difficulty jump does little to quell the issue. If you want a fun roguelite, though, look no further (once you get through that long list, that is.)
  2. Nintendo Life
    Dec 21, 2018
    70
    Would it be fair to call this game Titan Souls Lite? How much does the phrase “twin-stick shooter dungeon roguelike” intrigue you? Honestly, the price is probably a fair bet for providing several hours of solid, challenging combat mechanics. Just beware that the drip-feed progression can feel grindy, even for a shorter game – and that choice of camera takes something away from the whole experience, in this reviewer's opinion. Mana Spark is a game that shines brightly in certain areas, enough to perhaps hide the shortcomings it has as well.
  3. FNintendo
    Apr 2, 2019
    70
    Mana Spark deserves to be treated as more than "just" an indie game. Its combats and tactical RPG elements, as well as its very alluring pixel art style and tough difficulty level put it on a threshold that will make veteran players feel the right amount of challenge, while perhaps alienating some of those who are less experienced. A game that will be appreciated by all those who enjoy a good challenge.
  4. Nintenderos
    Jan 11, 2019
    60
    Although it has slow loading times and a difficult targeting system, Mana Spark is a good roguelike with a Souls-style difficulty where enemies will collaborate to defeat you.
  5. Switch Player
    Feb 28, 2020
    60
    If you don’t mind plenty of death and repetition, with some unfair-seeming failures, Mana Spark can offer an engrossing adventure in which, with patience, you can craft your character and battle your way to victory.

User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 32
  3. Negative: 8 out of 32
  1. Ray2005
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    I love this game. I play on nintendo switch and controls are perfect
    I recomendó
  2. SereneMort
    Jun 5, 2019
    9
    This game not only looks nice, it also has responsive controls and interesting characters and tools that make replaying this gameThis game not only looks nice, it also has responsive controls and interesting characters and tools that make replaying this game entertaining. Progression is steady and the game, for me, hits that perfect balance between difficult and casual fun. This makes it a game that I routinely find myself playing through roughly once a month.… Expand
  4. beren14
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    After playing and reading the reviews I can understand what some people are pointing out as negative, however, I think for a reasonably pricedAfter playing and reading the reviews I can understand what some people are pointing out as negative, however, I think for a reasonably priced game, you can easily have hours of entertainment and challenges. Without instructions, it can be confusing how certain parts of the game work. I was able to figure out nearly everything myself, BUT I did have to research one part online related to the binding of a buff to the character...maybe other similar games have this same type of mechanic.
    I did also buy the DLC forgotten crypts and although I haven't started yet I am looking forward to it.    … Expand
  5. Cheeto_Consumer
    Jul 3, 2022
    7
    I got this game, like most other people, on sale for a dollar. While it's certainly not horrible, many elements about it definitely don't doI got this game, like most other people, on sale for a dollar. While it's certainly not horrible, many elements about it definitely don't do it any good. The difficulty spikes, the unfair deaths... It's pretty well made, but it's the small things that make it a pain to play.

    If you want a quick time killer, this could do the job.    … Expand
  6. Korvspad
    May 31, 2019
    5
    I like the gameplay, setting and progression system. What ruined it for me is the lag in the later levels that ultimately prevented me fromI like the gameplay, setting and progression system. What ruined it for me is the lag in the later levels that ultimately prevented me from taking down what I suppose to be the last boss. A game that looks and plays this simple shouldn't struggle with performance.… Expand
  7. StrangeMeeps
    Sep 28, 2020
    4
    The game feels unfinished. It has a ranged focus, but keeps you trapped in tight dead-end and trap filled corridors, zooming the camera inThe game feels unfinished. It has a ranged focus, but keeps you trapped in tight dead-end and trap filled corridors, zooming the camera in really close, nullifying the game's generous kiting mechanichs. It makes for an awkward experience, where spamming arrows offscreen is the best strategy, but sometimes the procedural generation of the dungeons will just spawn you next to a melee thug. I wouldnt mind so much, but this often means redoing dungeons just long enough to become tedious. There is a nugget of a good game in here, especially with its calming colourful visuals and gentle ambience. It's probably about three months away from emerging, but right now it just comes accross as short-sighted.… Expand
  8. Tyrant719
    Nov 15, 2020
    0
    This game is absolutely horrible. I’d go into detail, but I’ll just leave it at the simple fact that video games shouldn’t be made byThis game is absolutely horrible. I’d go into detail, but I’ll just leave it at the simple fact that video games shouldn’t be made by everyone. This flood of Indie video game mediocrity onto the eShop is just making it impossible to find decent games. We get it, everyone has technology to make a video game. Don’t.… Expand

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