Made Marion

Don't get me wrong - this is a great game. Honestly, Marion is a great character and Robin too. The other one seem to be interesting so far but there's not much to them yet due to the lack of routes. The writing is nothing super special and amazing, but very solid and enganging and I love the world building. Plus everyone in this game is hot tbh. But I'm going to be honest here - 25 bucks for two routes for one character is too steep. I get why it has been released that way, but it's not worth it, ecxept if you want to support the devs. As soon as they add more routes it'll be fine for sure, but this is just not enough to justify the price tag. Once more routes get added, this will be a yes, but as it is now, it's a no.

此作在画面上制作精良是毋庸置疑的，但剧情真的写得很拉。时隔这么多年才更新了这么点内容，性价比也很低。 为了更好吐槽我还是把所有线都打了一遍，体验是非常无聊，又臭又长，每条线的结尾全都收拢得很草率，莫名其妙狮心王突然回来然后包饺子大团圆结局，故事都改编成这样了就不能脱离原故事路径吗？此外故事仍旧是罗宾汉的男频文，前期空洞地国产剧式地喊了一下大女主的口号，然而女主还是一个花瓶角色，到最后女主也没有反抗父权制，反而是温水煮青蛙地接纳了现实。女主就只是被大环境裹挟着随波逐流的人，但还要打肿脸充胖子把她包装得像是真的很有远见卓识、独立自强一样。而且目前出的三条线里都有出现“女主因为其他女人的出现产生危机感从而意识到自己的感情”的情节，这个见仁见智反正我不喜欢。 在common route里对各角色匆匆一瞥倒是觉得都还不错，实际上进了线之后因为剧情单薄且情节缺乏逻辑，所以ro的人物形象也并没有变得丰富反而都变得干涩无趣了。而且情节太朴实太简单根本没有悬念没有权谋没有跌宕起伏，这个游戏甚至没有一个真正的聪明人，只有玩家在猜哑谜以为在复杂的世界观设定下后面会蹦出什么惊天大秘密（实际上根本没讲），而且都写贵族生活了居然一点政治悬疑氛围都没有吗？ 再谈谈各个ro。 我完全不理解will那个臭脾气是从哪里来的，在will线里他跟女主闹别扭了好久结果在robin线里两句话就顺利和解了，不懂这个用意。这条线女主甚至在感情上有挫败感，犹犹豫豫谨小慎微，感觉和前面女主豁达的性格以及对感情的坦荡无法自洽。但此男已经是目前三个ro稍微清爽一点的了。 robin是一个油腻的大头矮子。这条线的打赌情节太幼稚了，我个人非常反感在恋爱游戏里遇到为了毫无意义的东西而打赌的情节（是的我在说trouble comes twice），而且主要是我觉得这个赌约很大程度削弱了女主的独立性和主体性，让女主变成了一个小头代替大头的恋爱脑。这条线纯纯男频文，女主一直在当镶边花瓶，有张cg简直像旮旯game结算画面谁敢想这居然是乙游。sex scene太油了，我被油得受不了了。 john当配角看似不错实则进了他的线之后发现他居然是那种写得非常油腻非常难吃的类ddlg情节。不知道是不是因为我没选主动调情的选项，反正他动不动就评价女主为naughty girl或者good girl，不是每个玩家都想当sub好吗，作者赔我钱吧。而且john线是这三条线里最后出的，cg画风和前面已经有相当大的不同了，制作组还是加快进度吧。

i've played will and robins routes so far and enjoyed both immensely! such a huge amount of care, detail and hard work- a lot more content than i expected from early access, a pleasant surprise of course! my only fear is i seem to be the only one eagerly awaiting geoffrey's route >.< i beg give me some crumbs oh generous dev

If you're into visual novels with lots of twists, turns, and lore, this is a fun one. I'd classify this as romantasy I think. The main character is Marion from Robin Hood, and while many of the other characters are from it as well and the story is Robin hood at its core it goes way deeper here. Lots of fantasy elements and lore and it just keeps going. I enjoyed the stories and writing, the artwork is stunning and the cutscenes are gorgeous! I love the music so much. You can even choose between a more chaste experience (or so I'm told, I actually haven't chosen that yet but will try it for the next character that comes out, I promise) and the "full Sherwood" which included explicitly detailed (but not visually graphic) intimacy scenes. It's super easy to just skip over those too if that's not your thing. I found the wording to be really kind of cringe sometimes and skipped some. Oh also before I move on, this game has a LOT of magic/fantasy elements and stuff and if you're not into that this might not be your game. It's not my typical genre but I found it pretty fun anyway! The rest of this review contains no real spoilers, just my overview of the three Sherwood leads! Will Scarlet is the true ending of this game, I can not be convinced otherwise. His story was the only one I TRULY loved. He's incredible, super hot, it was very compelling! I will replay it. <3 Robin Hood pissed me tf off. He was REALLY hot though and redeemed himself eventually so I can kinda forgive him. John was also hot and compelling but his story didn't do it as much for me as his brothers but it was lovely. I greatly appreciated how vastly different each relationship was! It doesn't feel like replaying the same game each time with the different love interests! AND it turns out there are two endings for each person so now I do have to replay them all again and make different choices, which is super fun. And I can just skippedy skip the bits I've already read to get to the new choices if I need to haha. This has been great fun, I can't wait for the rest of the routes! I want to meet Gui lol.

Since I miraculously won a giveaway and got this as my prize, I feel it is my duty to give this a review. And I also want to gush for a bit so, it's a win-win lmao. Since this is early access still, I understand the small mistakes here and there. There were very few of them in general, but it was mostly just character dialogue that didn't have the proper character tag above it on occasion. Other than that, I really only have praises to sing about this. At the time of writing this, only Robin's route has been released, and I have played through all of it (most of it? I am missing one last secret achievement out of 5 total rn and frankly I have no idea how to get it lmao). Even though Robin is not my type of romance option/male lead/love interest, whatever you want to call it, I'd still enjoyed the experience of playing Made Marion and his route. I've gone through most if not all of the choice options as of right now, and honestly, just the overall look and feel to the game was more than worth it. I like looking at pretty things, and the art in this is to DIE for. It's gorgeous. The animations that were present during combat scenes? Mesmerising. The UI design and the home page? Literal god-tier my god. The soundtrack and overall sound design? Soooo fitting, I could listen to these tracks all day. I would buy a soundtrack DLC for it if there was one, just so that I could have all of it there, without needing to unlock all of the tracks in the game myself (though I truly appreciate the option of listening to them while being in the game itself, MAN, they're so lovely). It's so rare for me to both like the CGs as well as the sprite artwork and like, design of games, but this really just??? blew me away. The outfit changes, the general portrayal of NAILS ON MARION!!! I was so happy because of that. Actually ethereal my god. Even if the storyline for Robin's route didn't hook me as much as it would probably hook others (again, he's just not my type unfortunately lmao), I really liked that there were so many endings and so many possibilities in general. It's so worth buying the game just considering all of the potential little tidbits and changes that could impact later dialogue/scenes. Given I am a huge simp for Layton, I will obviously be forced to buy the DLC of the game once it comes out. But until then I'm really looking forward to the rest of the routes and what the actual lore of the game is gonna impact! Honestly the glossary was such a nice addition to it all; I could read it all day. Would love to have more names in the pronunciation section, as it's also a very appreciated choice in this. At least now I know how to pronounce Meissa!!! But yeah, lovely game honestly, and definitely worth giving it a try if you are into games with a heavier story focus, as well as general immersion into the world. Thoroughly enjoyed!!!

Wow all your RO ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ to kill no to romance and your MC become pathetic just to involve RO in the storytelling This is trash The most useless MC ever The classic spineless and dumb main characters ARE better than this good for nothing always there but just to be pretty doll one It is even more disgusting that through the story writers badly TRIES to show her as powerful and self-reliant women, but only on words. When it is really needed she's a mannequin, that would NOT change a scene if you just throw her out of it Inclusivity for the sake of inclusiveness, w/o changing a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ thing in plot of maiden in distress. And this IS WHAT this main character actually is MAIDEN IN DISTRESS, useless, clueless, pathetic. Classic ♥♥♥♥ under the new syrup Marion isn't just along for the ride; she drives the plot forward in many ways and has her own goals and desires. -WHAT A ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ JOKE

Moderately recommending at this time mostly in anticipation of the other routes. Robins route, though loved, is a well-known one. I find myself anticipating the other routes more, so a bit pricey just for a Robin story in EA, but I earnestly can only hope the support was well placed.

Loving the narrative of the story. The art is gorgeous and the dialogue has been intriguing and engaging. I played the Robin route but wanted to wait for another route release before my review. Just started Will’s route now, and it was worth the wait. I truly can’t wait for the other routes to start fleshing out the story even more. Def recommend!!

Made Marion is an otome visual novel that places you in the shoes of the titular Marion from the Robin Hood legend, reimagined in the magical land of Avalon with several fun little twists. While the classic struggle between Robin Hood and the Sheriff serves as the backdrop, the story quickly reveals that something darker lurks in the shadows and that Marion has many options that might change her fate. This game began as a Kickstarter project from Velvet Cupcake Games (that I sadly couldn't back at the time, so I'm eternally grateful that I have been given a chance to review this game), and it's clear that a lot of love and detail went into its creation since then, although I do have to admit that at its current early access state, you should probably wait for a sale to buy it. The music and art is absolutely stunning, and every detail brings the world and characters to life, capturing both their personalities and the atmosphere of the setting beautifully. Just as impressive is how the developers avoided outdated damsel clichés, instead giving us a strong and relatable heroine: Marion's conflicting emotions, inner struggles, insecurities, and moments of humour make her a refreshing and lovable protagonist who feels both admirable and human. I definitely recommend it, especially in anticipation of the additional routes. Once the full game releases, I fully intend to 100% Made Marion and update my review! [code]If you liked my review, feel free to check out my [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44320564-ardentBlossoming/]Steam curator page[/url] or my [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/ardentblossoming/recommended/]other steam reviews[/url].[/code] Disclaimer: I have received a key for Made Marion as a part of the Fall in Love Festival, focusing on visual novels in which you can fall in love, and have streamed parts of the game.

[i]Made Marion[/i] is a masterpiece in the making. The game picks up the well-known story of Robin Hood and centers it around Lady Marion. It‘s a visual novel where you play from Marion‘s perspective and make choices that will influence her personality and story. The game is still early access with most of the romance options not yet accessible – but even so the game is absolutely worth buying and I strongly recommend doing so! [i]Made Marion[/i] combines a strong, clever protagonist, interesting and versatile love interests, beautiful art, great world building and writing and a captivating story with a huge replay value. [b]Story & Setting[/b] The game starts with a prologue and introduces us to the main character and the land of Avalon, which is a sort of parallel world that is inspired by the story and era of Robin Hood but with fantasy elements that draw from Celtic culture and fae folklore. It’s the perfect blend of historic and fantastic and as the story continues, it shows very coherent and clever world building with a lot of interesting details. We also get to know our protagonist Marion, who has managed her father’s holding of Glastonbury for the last five years all on her own and who has grown into a capable, smart woman. At the end of the prologue, we get to make Marion’s first big choice, which will determine where her way will lead: towards adventure in Sherwood Forest or into the political intrigue of Nottingham. [b]Main character[/b] As the title already suggests, the game is about Lady Marion. That is easily said, but the game does not disappoint on that, it shows really quickly that the story really [i]is[/i] about [i]her[/i]. Marion is not just a stand-in for the player, she is very much her own person with strengths, flaws and history that are irrevocably part of her. While the player does make a lot of choices for her throughout the story (this is a visual novel after all), it never feels like I, the player, am imposing myself on her. The choices are usually so that you get to pick which traits and tendencies that are already part of Marion emerge stronger than others (for example on Robin’s route you can choose between a more straightforward or clever/charming Marion). You can decide what side of Marion you want to play, but she is still always herself. And this is such a clever way to combine player immersion and a well-formed, strong protagonist. I personally love this aspect of the game a lot because I enjoy both roleplaying and self-insert in a visual novel. If you prefer self-insert, this game might not be for you, but I still suggest to give the demo a try and see if you maybe like it enough to make an exception. Marion is extremely well written and you might find that you love her as a protagonist as much as I do. [b]Love interests & characters[/b] At the time of this review, only Robin’s and Will’s route are released and I’ve read that John’s is expected to come this fall. I have played Robin’s route once and am nearly finished with Will’s and those two are absolutely amazing. Robin has a very charming, attractive personality that drew me to him first and I absolutely loved the banter between him and Marion. All this flirting and the wager … *chef’s kiss* But he’s also a character with a lot of depth, flaws and pain that he hides behind his sunny behaviour. He is one of the most well-written characters that I’ve ever seen in a visual novel and that’s why he’s (so far) my favourite. And I really loved how all his teasing never crossed the line and how respectful he is towards Marion. Will is quite the opposite, he’s a “cranky crow”, sarcastic, sometimes a bit harsh and you can tell pretty early that he’s hiding insecurity and hurt behind his behaviour, but it’s still heart-wrenching to discover what exactly all this is about. His route is more of a rivals-to-lovers thing and it’s just as well done as Robin’s wager. It’s great to see how he and Marion grow together and how they help each other to overcome their weaknesses. Also, I gotta love a man who tries (and succeeds in my case) to bribe a woman with books so he can go off and search a place in peace. And even though the other LIs are not romancable right now, you can still meet and get to know them. I already know that I’m going to enjoy John’s route once it releases, because he, too, is such a well-written, interesting character and also quite different from the other two. It’s going to be really great to experience the plot events by his side and to delve deeper into his story. The Nottingham LIs also look quite intriguing, although I haven’t gotten around to the city much yet. All of them have something special about them that makes me want to get to know them better and see their parts of the story. Honestly, it’s probably a good thing that the game is still early access and the romance options are limited – because if all seven routes were already released, it would simply be too hard to choose which one to play first. ;) Also, this game is LGBTQ friendly and diverse in a way that doesn’t feel forced, it’s naturally interwoven with the story, characters and world building and that’s the best way to be inclusive. [b]Art/graphics & music[/b] Absolutely top notch. The design is just so pretty, all the characters’ sprites are gorgeous and the backgrounds are simply beautiful. You could love this game for looking like it does alone and fall for various characters just for looking fiiine. The music is great as well, always fitting for the setting, situation and characters and it just puts you in a good mood as well. [b]Worth it in early access?[/b] Yes, absolutely. Yeah, it’s at full price and you might think that a bit much for not even half of the romance options released yet. But this is the price that you will have to pay eventually if you want the game and the waiting period for the other LIs will be the same if you buy now or later. But if you get it now, you get to discover the game and other routes gradually as new content is released. And I personally think that coming back multiple times and being part of the process gets you more out of the game than waiting for it to be finished and then play the whole thing at once.