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Massira
Released On: Sep 16, 2019
60
5.4
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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14% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
71% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
14% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
60
14% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
71% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
14% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
A sympathetic interpretation of the trials and tribulations of a Syrian refugee. An unexpected surprise.
Massira Whispers from the desert is a game about Syrian refugees, which is quite simple in its mechanics, but displays a strong message and an interesting artistic approach.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 18 User Ratings
5.4
39% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
28% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
33% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 18 User Ratings
5.4
39% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
28% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
33% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
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Massira is a title that tries to reflect the experiences of the Syrian refugees. A risky bet due to the complexity of the message, which has been deployed efficiently despite an unrefined control system and thanks to well-chosen playable mechanics.
Massira offers up nothing for an adult looking for a new narrative-adventure game to sink their teeth into. It's narrative is intriguing but has no payoff and its gameplay is bland and, at times, poorly designed. However, if you have a child, sit down with them and play Massira for a few hours. The game will give them an insight into the Syrian Refugee Crisis in an approachable and kid-friendly way.
It still tells a potent, important story, and looks the part, but I fear the only thing people are going to notice as they play is how unrefined and often downright irritating they find the button-pressing bits, because they are so poor they completely overwhelm the stuff that players should be focusing on instead.
Massira has a good heart and compelling visuals, but the story and the message it offers within are all but lost in what is a deeply unrefined and mediocre game.
Massira tries to tell a story about how being a refugee feels. This could potentially make for a highly original and creative game, but unfortunately Massira is neither. Mediocre platforming action with a remarkable yet unpolished visual design best describes this game. The controls are far too sensitive for a platformer which is a cardinal sin in this genre. The message the game tries to convey doesn't suit the gameplay either which makes for a strange and uneventful experience. The only good thing Massira has going for it, is it's music.
Summary “Massira” is a story driven, puzzle adventure game with a “low poly” style, where you will experience an unforgettable adventure in the shoes of a girl and her grandmother, who make a trip from Syria to Europe, all seen through the eyes of the little one. Oriented to a sensitive audience, with a taste for good stories, you can face reali...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PC
Initial Release Date: Sep 16, 2019
Developer:
- Frost Monkey Games
Publisher: Factoria Cultural Gestio, S.L.
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