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Makis Adventure

Makis Adventure

Zoroarts · released Jan 18, 2023

ActionAdventureIndiePCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!

Steam page ↗Metacritic ↗
82
VGC Score
·No trend datalow confidence▲ +8 since launch

launched at 74, updates lifted it to 82

anchored at patch: “Bug Fixes and first Levels approved for Level Editor” (1y ago)

74%
At launch
95%
Steam all-time
n/a
Press
95%
Recent sentiment

Screenshots & trailers

Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (Metacritic)––0
All-time Steam reviews95%8964
Metacritic user ratings––0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)95%8910
Calibration prior (typical game)–7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 7, 2025) · 10 reviews sampled · 9 total reviews in window · weighted 2.3 up / 0.1 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (10)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 75
    Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight
    trust 70Sep 17, 2025

    “Taking a somewhat kitchen sink approach to pumping up a classic side-scrolling action adventure”

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  • 85
    GameGrinGameGrin
    trust 67Dec 27, 2023

    “Makis Adventure is a solo-developed game that really shows how much care and effort can go into a title. Though it was a two-hour adventure, I loved every minute, and can't wait for future Zoroarts projects.”

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  • 80
    Thumb CultureThumb Culture
    trust 60Sep 8, 2025

    “Maki’s Adventure isn’t perfect, but it’s brimming with charm and ambition. From its inventive shark mechanics to its side-quest-driven exploration, it offers more depth than many games twice its size. Technical hiccups and underwhelming boss design hold it back slightly, but these are forgivable in light of its creativity and heart. For those seeking a short, satisfying indie title that blends nostalgia with originality. Take your time to explore, and don’t forget those side quests; you might discover that it makes all the difference. Maki’s Adventure gets another Thumb Culture Gold Award”

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  • 50
    DarkZeroDarkZero
    trust 57Dec 24, 2023

    “Though the developer himself has expressed disappointment in its reception, they should still be incredibly proud of what they've accomplished largely by themselves.”

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  • 80
    Gamer's PalaceGamer's Palace
    trust 55May 14, 2023

    “I would have preferred to go without the frustrating bossfights, but apart from that, Makis Adventure is a well-crafted indie game with a great atmosphere and lots and lots of attention to detail.”

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  • 55
    PS4Blog.netPS4Blog.net
    trust 55Sep 11, 2025

    “Sidescrolling action platformer hit by bugs”

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  • 61
    TodoJuegosTodoJuegos
    trust 53Dec 5, 2025

    “It may not be king of the ocean, but Makis Adventure has teeth, personality, and enough good ideas to offer a couple of original afternoons.”

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  • 60
    GameBlastGameBlast
    trust 51Aug 27, 2025

    “With varied gameplay in its minigames and alternating perspectives, Makis Adventure is a pleasant and entertaining first game from a solo developer, but it doesn't reach its potential and ends just when it could have deepened its good ideas. The three-hour running time is worth it for those curious and enthusiasts of compact adventures with metroidvania elements.”

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  • 70
    TheXboxHubTheXboxHub
    trust 51Sep 23, 2025

    “Makis Adventure is certainly that… an adventure. During its course you’ll encounter curious characters, formidable foes, precious puzzles and mellow moments all standing in the way of your goal. Sadly, a dull combat system and barren hub world, are a deadly duo leaving this title enjoyable, with potential greatness hiding inside.”

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  • –
    VGamingNewsVGamingNews
    trust 71Jan 15, 2024

    “Makis Adventure is the inaugural project from a young solo-developer and honestly, it plays as such. The love for the project pours from every pixel, but from a pure gaming perspective, it’s a little all over the map. Essentially, this is a small collection of mini-games held together by a rudimentary story and basic cast of characters, created by a passionate dev looking to test a variety of skills for the first time. Makis Adventure is limited in what it offers to a player, but can act as a stepping stone for Zoroarts to create bigger, more polished projects in the future, and we wish Matteo Covic all the best as he continues his journey through game development!”

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Patch history

  1. Small Patch
    Sep 19, 2025
  2. Bug Fixes and first Levels approved for Level Editor
    May 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  3. Big News & Update
    Apr 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  4. Big Content Update
    Feb 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  5. Content Update
    Feb 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  6. Small Patch
    Aug 20, 2024
  7. Bug Fixes
    Aug 19, 2024
  8. Content Update
    Aug 5, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  9. Bossrush Update
    Aug 31, 2023
  10. Small Patch
    Aug 19, 2023
  11. Small Hotfix
    Aug 15, 2023
  12. BIG Patch with dozens of improvements
    Aug 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  13. Makis Adventure v1.1.0
    Apr 30, 2023
  14. Makis Adventure v.1.1.0 (Big Content Update)
    Apr 30, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  15. Small Content Update
    Feb 25, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  16. Bug Fixes
    Feb 16, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  17. First BIG Update
    Feb 9, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  18. Saving Bug fixed
    Jan 27, 2023
  19. Nekrosi Libary Bug found
    Jan 26, 2023
  20. Small Patch
    Jan 26, 2023
  21. Small Patch Plantania Bug
    Jan 25, 2023
  22. Small Changes
    Jan 25, 2023
  23. Big Bug Fix Patch [Part 2]
    Jan 25, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  24. Big Bug Fix Update [Part 1]
    Jan 23, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  25. Smaller Bug Fixes
    Jan 19, 2023
  26. Plantania Fix
    Jan 19, 2023