Massi Review (PlayStation 5)

Massi Review, Massi was once king of the land of Numidia, but he lost his kingdom after a terrible tragedy befell. With the help of his friends, he is determined to conquer his former lands and reclaim his throne. Strike down enemies with your sword, parry their attacks, or use stealth tactics. You can also learn new skills, buy new equipment, explore different worlds, solve puzzles, and fight difficult bosses.

Massi Review Pros:

  • Decent graphics.
  • 129.7MB Download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • 3 save slots.
  • Action platformer gameplay.
  • Tutorial pop-ups as you play.
  • Collect coins from enemies and loot chests.
  • Hidden areas.
  • The levels are big and do allow a lot of exploration.
  • Stealth mechanic where you can hide in long grass or behind bushes and one hit kill enemies.
  • You can see enemy health bars.
  • Collect potions and use them when you need them for health.
  • Apples that drop give instant health upon pick up.
  • Simple hack-and-slash combat.
  • Learn enemy attack patterns.
  • Buy new weapons and items from town.
  • Each level has a set amount of chests hidden in them.
  • Earn exp and level up.
  • Constant save points.
  • When selecting your save it breaks down further so you can go to individual checkpoints.
  • 2D game world.
  • Big boss battles.
  • It’s an alright little game with solid controls and good combat.

Massi Review Cons:

  • Basic tutorial.
  • Constant difficulty spikes.
  • I managed to somehow get stuck in areas of the map.
  • Check-pointing is not always great.
  • The combat is very basic.
  • Leveling up feels a bit pointless and has no real benefit.

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Massi:

Official website.

Developer: Farid Iberraken

Publisher: Ratalaika Games S.L.

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  • 7/10
    Graphics - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Sound - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Accessibility - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Length - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Fun Factor - 7/10
7/10

Summary

Massi offers a decent visual experience with its graphics, and the game is relatively lightweight with a download size of 129.7MB. Players can aim for the coveted platinum trophy and have the convenience of three save slots. The game is an action platformer, featuring tutorial pop-ups that guide players as they progress. Collecting coins from enemies and loot chests, as well as discovering hidden areas, adds to the exploration aspect of the game. The levels are expansive, allowing for significant exploration, and the stealth mechanics, such as hiding in long grass or behind bushes to execute one-hit kills, add a strategic layer to the gameplay. Players can see enemy health bars, collect potions for health, and pick up apples for instant health boosts. The combat is simple hack-and-slash, requiring players to learn enemy attack patterns. Additionally, players can buy new weapons and items from town, and each level contains a set number of hidden chests. Earning experience points and leveling up is part of the progression, with constant save points ensuring that progress is not lost. The game also allows players to select individual checkpoints within their saves.

Despite these positives, Massi has its drawbacks. The tutorial is quite basic, and players may encounter constant difficulty spikes. There are instances where players can get stuck in certain areas of the map, which can be frustrating. The checkpoint system is not always reliable, and the combat, while solid, is very basic. Leveling up feels somewhat pointless as it does not provide significant benefits.

In summary, Massi is an alright game with solid controls and good combat mechanics. It offers a mix of exploration, stealth, and simple combat, but it is marred by basic tutorials, difficulty spikes, and a somewhat ineffective leveling system. Despite these issues, it can still provide an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate action platformers with a bit of exploration and strategy.

Jim Smale

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