The Marionette

The Marionette

auriond November 8, 2009
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6
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0%
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46
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90-100
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80-89
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70-79
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60-69
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50-59
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3

"Keeping in mind price, presentation, and the amount of content in Maria the Witch is appropriate and even pretty compelling. What it will likely come down to to the individual player will be the control and the pretty unforgiving big picture level design. Controlling Maria’s thrust and momentum, in particular, when needing to pause or maneuver can be a bit maddening, especially when paired with her pretty wide turn radius when looping. It just never feels very tight, though I’d imagine that’s the idea. Pairing that with a checkpoint system that can be hit and miss in sections you’ll either enjoy and embrace the challenge Maria the Witch presents or just move on and find something else to play since that’s all there is to the game."

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Martin a sculptor receives an odd envelope with the number 1011 and a photo of a room with hanging ropes. He blacks out then wakes in a strange place with only a nearby house to explore. The game uses point-and-click mechanics to navigate eerie environments solve logic puzzles and uncover the mystery. Players interact with objects and dialogue to piece together the story while managing limited inventory and time sensitive choices. The game stands out for its atmospheric art direction and layered narrative. Community reviews note the puzzles require careful observation but some find later sections frustrating. With a 72% critic score it balances abstract storytelling with traditional adventure game challenges. The 2009 release remains a cult pick for fans of cerebral mysteries with a dark tone.

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