MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death
Platforms
- PS VitaSep 13, 20166.7playscore5.512 Critics8.2103 Players
12 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
MeiQ hits all of the right marks of a dungeon crawling RPG but fails to capture that sense of challenge, instead opting for light fan service as a substitute.
Kai Powell · Sep 20, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewMeiQ: Labyrinth of Death isn't a bad game, it's half-assed. There are a couple of interesting ideas here that, applied to a competent dungeon crawler, could have made for something great. Instead, it's just passable. But I still had fun.
CJ Andriessen · Sep 13, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewMeiQ: Labyrinth of Death is a good though unremarkable game. There are better dungeon crawlers available for the Vita, but fans of the genre will likely enjoy MeiQ in spite of its flaws. Being able to build up the Guardians and the elemental system are good ideas, but because of the simplistic nature of combat, neither idea lives up to its potential.
Chris Shive · Sep 13, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewWith so little nuanced challenge, harshly repetitive gameplay, mindless combat, unexciting story progression, no class or otherwise deep customization systems, barren maps and unrewarding exploration, item creation and character building in general, it falls far short of the genre’s best and barely executes, much less improves upon a seemingly simple formula.
Kenneth Richardson · Sep 06, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewMeiQ is far from Compile Heart's best effort. The story is very basic and overwrought, the overall difficulty of battles make exploring boring and without tension, and even the graphics and music are below average. It feels low budget and as if the developer just phoned in the effort, and makes what could have been a passable--or even fun--dungeon crawler into an easily skippable Vita title.
Elizabeth Henges · Sep 05, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewMeiQ is a dungeon crawler with a fun battle system and tonnes of customising options for your party. The poor story, large amount of backtracking and lack of fulfilling side quests really let the game down though. It's fun but there are better dungeon crawlers out there.
deathskitten · Aug 30, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewOn a system like the PlayStation Vita, where dungeon crawlers are plentiful, MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death isn’t worth your time. Its characters and story are ultimately quite shallow, and its turn-based combat is standard fare, with nothing new or exciting to set it apart. Guardian customisation is a nice touch, but the game’s lack of difficulty doesn’t make upgrading feel like much of a necessity.
Brandon Langrock · Aug 25, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewIt surprisingly manages to be enjoyable and far less frustrating than other games in the genre. I found myself losing hours, as I explored every nook and cranny, searching for secret areas filled with goodies, experimenting with different guardian load outs and, playing with the elemental system. While what is here may not be up to par worth other games in the genre, I can’t but get giddy with excitement to a potential sequel that may polish the mechanics and offer a truly unique dungeon crawler unlike any other.
Kitsumeda · Sep 16, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewMeiQ: Labyrinth of Death is a prime example of a below par dungeon crawling RPG. Kinda fun in parts, if not a bit basic and simple, the title has nothing that offers a real challenge and nothing that demands your attention. While the game starts off well enough, very little is added throughout to hold your interest, and it's a struggle to remain enthused about the lacklustre plot and the title's repetitive nature.
Jade Sayers · Sep 14, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewMeiQ: Labyrinth of Death starts quite positively and is very enjoyable up until around the third or fourth tower. At this point, the combat starts to feel like a chore and there isn't anything new added to keep the adventure interesting. Even post-game is disappointing for this type of title, and it all just ends up feeling quite unsatisfying. That being said, with this type of niche title, the loyal fans will certainly enjoy it. MeiQ is one worth picking up for dungeon crawling RPGs enthusiasts out there that have exhausted all other options, but not really for many other gamers.
Drew Hurley · Sep 10, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review
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About the game
One day, the rotation of this planet stopped. The world was shrouded in darkness, and monsters roamed freely in the endless night. To return the planet to normal, it was necessary to wind the Planet Key. The young Machina Mage, Estra, sets off along with her Guardian to challenge the Four Towers, and the Deities within. The Five chosen Machina Mages, the Three Shadows of Darkness, and the mysterious Dragon Skull Warrior... Can Estra overcome the many trials she faces, and bring light back to this world? Estra's adventure now begins.