Minabo - A Walk Through Life

Minabo - A Walk Through Life

April 28, 2023

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Minabo - A walk through life is a social simulation game where you walk the path of life while your turnip grows and thrives (or not) in its social relationships. Life starts when you sprout, time goes by with every step you take, and you can set your pace at …

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57.9

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Critic Reviews (13)

Carlos González NaviGames Apr 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"Minabo is an experience that we recommend trying, but it lacks in the execution of playable variants that can give rise to the very ideas it promises."

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Apr 2023
85.0 /100

"An example of indie well planned and well executed. It is a different game, but at the same time it knows how to connect with the player."

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Jason Dailey Gaming Nexus Apr 2023
55.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

25.0

"Minabo: A walk through life has an interesting idea at its core, but ultimately it is not a jaunt worth taking. A lack of heart and the absence of a compelling gameplay hook are obstacles simply too large to overcome."

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Jeroen Janssen Evilgamerz Apr 2023
72.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"What makes this game so characteristic are especially the super cheerful and colorful graphics and the good background music that manages to remain varied, but also the same. The seasons are beautifully depicted with falling leaves, snow, growing leaves on …"

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78.0 /100

"You&s;ve been waiting for it and the most awaited review is here. We won&s;t make you wait any longer, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about Minabo."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Apr 2023
58.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

53.0

"While I know there are more casually-minded people out there, Minabo may be a bit too tame even for that crowd"

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Leo Faierman Screen Rant Apr 2023
20.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"It&s;s an argument for how humans have the capacity to ably control their emotions, of course, but it fails to effectively land when the surrounding gameplay is so tedious and randomized. The world of Minabo: a walk through life, as …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Apr 2023
45.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"At the end of it, I couldn’t help but just constantly ask myself, “what’s the point of all this?” I will never not appreciate a developer for coming up with a unique premise for a game, but make it fun, …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Apr 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"Overall I’m sure if you have stayed reading this review until now, you will have surmised that I have mixed feelings about Minabo – a walk through life. While I applaud the developers for trying something different from every other …"

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Steven Green CGMagazine Apr 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"Minabo - A walk through life takes some basic systems and fails to make them fun in any meaningful way. While the thought experiment is interesting, it’s just not much of a game."

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Tom Hynes Expansive Apr 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Minabo: A Walk Through Life is an easy-going, happy-go-lucky clicker that can evoke some deep thought and reflection. It’s fairly simplistic, though, so its price might raise an eyebrow but if you’re looking for some downtime between games or while …"

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Ulises Contreras LevelUp Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Minabo impresses with its delightful ideas and emanates a warm and amiable atmosphere, owing to its vibrant and cheerful style. The straightforward mechanics of the game make it easily comprehensible, while the challenging missions with special objectives offer a stimulating …"

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Apr 2023
45.0 /100

"Have some high points, but they soon give way to glaring faults. Not the worst, but difficult to recommend."

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