Majotori

Majotori

Majorariatto · 2017

A remarkably original blend of trivia and interactive fiction

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of trivia and interactive fiction who appreciate dark, offbeat comedy.: Majotori seamlessly connects trivia outcomes to the fates of eccentric characters, making every answered question steer an episodic story toward triumph or bizarre catastrophe. Tradeoff: The niche focus on pop culture and video game trivia means success depends heavily on specific knowledge, while the roulette resolution can introduce frustrating RNG.

What it does best

  • A remarkably original blend of trivia and interactive fiction

  • Trivia becomes the choice system

  • Dark, absurd comedy built from your own mistakes

  • A satisfying little game for quick trivia-story bursts

What might put you off

  • Trivia coverage and difficulty can feel uneven

  • The branching stories can feel shallow or repetitive

The setup

What you are walking into

Majotori is a collection of tales with which you interact by playing trivia. A witch appears to different characters after they make a wish and offers to make it come true if they play a game of trivia with her. Majotori's Carefully Crafted Selection of Questions includes all kind of subjects but focuses on video games, cinema and animation.

Where it lives

PlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSPlayStation 5MacNintendo Switch

Genre

PuzzleQuiz/TriviaAdventureIndieArcade

Vibe

FantasyComedyDramaEducationalParty
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