Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG), Visual Novel
- Platforms: PlayStation Portable
- Developers: Namco Bandai Games, Nitroplus
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable: A Dark and Magical Roguelike
Introduction
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable is a Japanese roguelike role-playing game with visual novel elements, based on the popular anime franchise of the same name. Developed by Namco Bandai Games and released for the PlayStation Portable in 2012, the game allows players to experience the dark and twisted world of Madoka Magica from a new perspective.
Gameplay
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable is a roguelike RPG, meaning that it features procedurally generated dungeons and permadeath. Players take control of one of five magical girls: Madoka Kaname, Sayaka Miki, Kyouko Sakura, Mami Tomoe, or Homura Akemi, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles.
The game’s dungeons are filled with enemies, traps, and puzzles. Players must battle their way through these dungeons, using their magical abilities and weapons to defeat their foes. As they progress, they will collect items and experience points, which can be used to upgrade their characters and abilities.
In addition to the roguelike gameplay, Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable also features a visual novel element. Players will encounter dialogue scenes and make choices that will affect the story’s outcome. These choices can lead to different endings, so players will need to carefully consider their decisions.
Story
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable tells a new story that is set in the same universe as the anime. The game begins with Madoka Kaname meeting a strange creature named Kyubey. Kyubey offers Madoka a wish, but in exchange, she must become a magical girl and fight against witches.
Madoka accepts Kyubey’s offer, and she is soon joined by her friends Sayaka Miki, Kyouko Sakura, Mami Tomoe, and Homura Akemi. Together, they fight against witches and try to protect the world from their evil.
However, as the girls learn more about the true nature of magical girls, they begin to question their choices. They discover that becoming a magical girl comes with a terrible price, and they must decide whether or not they are willing to pay it.
Characters
- Madoka Kaname: A kind and gentle girl who wishes to protect her friends. She is the main protagonist of the game.
- Sayaka Miki: A tomboyish and outgoing girl who wishes to become stronger.
- Kyouko Sakura: A loner who wishes to find a place where she belongs.
- Mami Tomoe: A mature and responsible girl who wishes to protect others.
- Homura Akemi: A mysterious and powerful girl who wishes to change the past.
Themes
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable explores a number of dark and mature themes, such as the cost of magic, the nature of sacrifice, and the importance of choice. The game asks players to question what they would be willing to give up in order to achieve their goals.
Reception
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its challenging gameplay, engaging story, and well-developed characters. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult and unforgiving.
Overall
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable is a dark and challenging roguelike RPG that offers a unique take on the Madoka Magica franchise. The game’s challenging gameplay, engaging story, and well-developed characters make it a must-play for fans of the series.
Additional Information
- Developer: Namco Bandai Games
- Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
- Release Date: March 15, 2012
- Platform: PlayStation Portable
- Genre: Roguelike RPG, Visual Novel
- ESRB Rating: Teen
Review Score
7.5/10
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