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6About MANDAGON
Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice. Traverse a vivid interpretation of Bardo, the Tibetan word for limbo. Learn what experiences brought you there and what forces pull you through . . . Non-linear exploration in a 2D world . Immersive environment . Atmospheric sound design . Emphasis on in-game storytelling . Narrative led experience. . This little DLC pack contains a digital art book pdf showcasing in-game art, concept art and other thematic illustrations. The soundtrack will consist of a single 22 minute composition designed as a meditation aid or guide. Provided in flac and mp3 format. We’ve also included 4 desktop backgrounds in 16:9 (1920 x 1080) and 16:10 (1920 x 1200) Lastly there’s a ‘print and build a paper cube fella’ A4 printout for the arts and crafty types out there! To locate the DLC please follow these instructions - Right click (Ctrl+Click on Mac) Mandagon in your library, then select Properties>Local Files>Browse Local Files. This should take you right there.
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My video review
My video review Mandagon surprised me. I had to double check that this game is actually free; I mean, the pixel art is top notch. Clearly a lot of time was put into creating a breath-taking atmosphere. Too bad that the gameplay was not up to par. Positive:
- Graphics4.0
- Gameplay4.5
- Story4.0
- Value4.0
Free to play from Blind Sky Studios, MANDAGON can be finished in under an hour
Free to play from Blind Sky Studios, MANDAGON can be finished in under an hour. It has five achievements, all very attainable within a single playthrough. What drew me was the Tibetan theology and philosophy. I was curious to see how that got explored through the themes of life, death, sacrifice, etc. I don't feel I came away with any deeper understanding but I'm still happy with an hour well spent on a lovely, pleasing demo. The geometry and artistry of the architecture and environment is vastly appealing to me. The "limbo" feel of this Tibetan Bardo comes through surprisingly well in the unusually detailed, expressive and charming pixel style. There's entrancing music. It's a highly meditative soundtrack. You get the idea of the little narrative and the game's theme through reading these wisdom totems. The phrases on some of them probably don't make much sense individually until pulled together and taken as a whole. The platforming is 100% standard fare. I laughed once when taking a giant leap into the air and falling for ages; I somehow landed precisely where I needed to be. The map is minimalistic, which is fine. The total area is so small you'll find your way quickly enough. I'd love to see more work from this team. The art and music are wonderful and inspired. Positive review, recommended to anyone who can spare one hour for something different.
- Graphics4.0
- Gameplay4.0
- Story4.0
- Value4.5
Mandagon is a free to play platforming title just released on Steam August 3rd (two days before this post)
Mandagon is a free to play platforming title just released on Steam August 3rd (two days before this post). I had a chance to play through Mandagon last night and was pleased with the experience. The product page describes the game as: Originally posted by author:
- Graphics3.5
- Gameplay4.0
- Story4.0
- Value4.5
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