Mangavania
Mangavania
You've got so many worlds that need adventurers to go do things in them and here's another one in the story of Mangavania. You are following the journey of Yuhiko, he's a ninja who has decided to brave the Underworld. He chooses to take on this daring task for his brother, who is sick with a deadly illness and this dark world may have the cure. By using his skills as a swordsman, Yuhiko will have to slay all sorts of monsters and demons to find what he's looking for. He's not alone as there will be spirits hidden around who are willing to help him on his way.
About Mangavania
Ninjas are everywhere in gaming and they've been portrayed in all sorts of ways, not usually very accurately. This game goes for the fantasy depiction of ninjas as just athletic swordsmen who are known for being agile. However, Yuhiko is still very vulnerable and has not trained his body for prolonged combat. He needs to use his movements to get around safely, avoid traps, and dispatch enemies quickly. It's more about platforming and picking your moments to strike, as a real ninja should. If he can't do this, then he'll quickly join the ranks of the Underworld as he becomes a spirit himself.
How to Play
Mangavania is a 2D pixel-art action-adventure platform game about a ninja fighting through the Underworld using the mouse, keyboard, or gamepad. You can use touch controls to play using the cursor and Left Mouse Button on the onscreen UI.
Keyboard Controls
- A/Left Arrow - Move Left
- D/Right Arrow - Move Right
- Spacebar - Jump
- Left Mouse Button - Swing Sword
- Right Mouse Button - Fire Arrow
- Shift - Dash
Gamepad Controls
- D-Pad/Analog Stick - Move
- A - Jump
- X - Swing Sword
- Y - Fire Arrow
- B - Dash
The goal is to complete levels to progress further into the Underworld. Yuhiko's health is indicated by hearts in the top left corner of the screen. If he loses all of his hearts, he'll have to restart the level.
When you begin, Yuhiko will spawn in one part of the level. From there, Yuhiko needs to explore the area to find the way out. This is shown as a large locked door that needs the power of spirits to open. You can find these spirits in the form of glowing bats that will be flying in random locations. The number of spirits in the level is shown at the top of the screen. When you have enough spirits, the door will open and you'll be able to continue. There will be dangers in the form of various monsters that can be avoided or defeated and traps laid on different surfaces. You can also find weapons and items that will better help with attacking and movement. There are also secret areas, some of which are locked behind doors that will open if you find the key.
Tips and Tricks
Despite being a ninja, it may be wiser to move slowly through the area when you're investigating. Enemies can catch you off-guard with their quick movements and projectiles if you're not careful. Once you have all the spirits, it may be worth it to spend time exploring to collect secrets and learn more about how the world is designed.
Game Details
- Developer: Alexander Nikolaev
- Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile), iOS, Android, and Switch
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Russian
Gameplay Footage
FAQs
Is Mangavania an old game?
Though the title is designed to look and feel like old-school adventure games, it was released in 2023.
Is Mangavania free?
There are multiple versions of the game with the web browser and app versions being free, but the Steam and Switch versions come with a low price tag.
