Minabo - A Walk Through Life
April 28, 2023
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)
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."
Read original review"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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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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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 …"
Read original review"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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original review"Have some high points, but they soon give way to glaring faults. Not the worst, but difficult to recommend."
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