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==Reception==
==Reception==
Maya and Meena have received generally positive reception, with fans debating over who is the most attractive in the game among them and [[Alena (Dragon Quest)|Alena]], with ''Maidona News'' writer Makoto Umikawa saying that Maya was among the sexiest characters in ''Dragon Quest''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://maidonanews.jp/article/15202397 |title=『ドラクエ4』に登場する魅力的な女性キャラたち　あなたは「アリーナ派？」「マーニャ派？」「ミネア派？」 |work=Maidona News |last=Umikawa |first=Makoto |date=March 19, 2024 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> A writer for ''[[Dengeki|Dengeki Online]]'' recounted their enjoyment of quiet characters like Meena, which lead to them getting into tarot cards. They found the end of their chapter sad, feeling more able to appreciate the scene now than when they were younger.<ref name="Dengeki">{{cite web |url=https://dengekionline.com/article/202404/1914 |title="Dragon Quest 4" I was happy with the beautiful sisters, but I was stunned by the hard story and fascinated by the battle music [Dragon Quest IV: The Guided Ones: Wasted Memory] |work=[[Dengeki|Dengeki Online]] |date=April 20, 2024 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> ''4gamer'' writer Kenichi Maeyamada expressed excitement with the addition of Maya and Meena to ''Dragon Quest Heroes'' and its sequel, expressing how much of a fan he was of Meena since he was young. He expressed his curiosity about how her tarot carts worked in combat, excited to see them in action in ''Dragon Quest Heroes II''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/095/G009575/20160729023/ |title=【ヒャダイン】「ドラゴンクエストヒーローズII」って，まさに“2016年のドラクエ”だよね。 |work=4gamer |last=Maeyamada |first=Kenichi |date=July 30, 2016 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> ''RPGFan'' writer Patrick Gann expressed that their chapter was a highlight of the story for him due to multiple moments, including Maya performing a [[puff-puff (Dragon Quest)|puff-puff]] and them fighting against "seemingly-impossible odds."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rpgfan.com/music-review/cd-theater-dragon-quest-iv-volume-2/ |title=CD Theater Dragon Quest IV Volume 2 |work=RPGFan |last=Gann |first=Patrick |date=June 19, 2017 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> Fellow ''RPGFan'' writer Audra Bowling appreciated their shared design, being a twin herself.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rpgfan.com/feature/retro-encounter-final-thoughts-dragon-quest-iv/ |title=Retro Encounter Final Thoughts: Dragon Quest IV |work=RPGFan |last=Bowling |first=Audra |date=May 25, 2021 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> ''IT Media'' writer Tetsuya Amano considered Maya and Meena two of his favorite characters in ''Dragon Quest IV'', though expressed disappointment with their execution in the Nintendo DS version of the game, feeling that the effectiveness of their magic is significantly worse and thus not fun.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/0712/19/news013_2.html |title=実に17年ぶりに、クリフトを操ってみました |work=IT Media |last=Amano |first=Tetsuya |date=December 19, 2007 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> ''Inside Games'' staff speculated that Maya's design change featured in ''The Dark Prince'' was caused by the [[Computer Entertainment Rating Organization]] rating of B, arguing that ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', which was also rated B, kept out the character [[Mai Shiranui]] due to her sexual design. They noted a negative reaction to this change on social media.<ref name="IG"/>
Maya and Meena have received generally positive reception, with fans debating over who is the most attractive in the game among them and [[Alena (Dragon Quest)|Alena]], with ''Maidona News'' writer Makoto Umikawa saying that Maya was among the sexiest characters in ''Dragon Quest''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://maidonanews.jp/article/15202397 |title=『ドラクエ4』に登場する魅力的な女性キャラたち　あなたは「アリーナ派？」「マーニャ派？」「ミネア派？」 |work=Maidona News |last=Umikawa |first=Makoto |date=March 19, 2024 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> A writer for ''[[Dengeki|Dengeki Online]]'' recounted their enjoyment of quiet characters like Meena, which lead to them getting into tarot cards. They found the end of their chapter sad, feeling more able to appreciate the scene now than when they were younger.<ref name="Dengeki">{{cite web |url=https://dengekionline.com/article/202404/1914 |title="Dragon Quest 4" I was happy with the beautiful sisters, but I was stunned by the hard story and fascinated by the battle music [Dragon Quest IV: The Guided Ones: Wasted Memory] |work=[[Dengeki|Dengeki Online]] |date=April 20, 2024 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> ''4gamer'' writer Kenichi Maeyamada expressed excitement with the addition of Maya and Meena to ''Dragon Quest Heroes'' and its sequel, expressing how much of a fan he was of Meena since he was young. He expressed his curiosity about how her tarot carts worked in combat, excited to see them in action in ''Dragon Quest Heroes II''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/095/G009575/20160729023/ |title=【ヒャダイン】「ドラゴンクエストヒーローズII」って，まさに“2016年のドラクエ”だよね。 |work=4gamer |last=Maeyamada |first=Kenichi |date=July 30, 2016 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> ''RPGFan'' writer Patrick Gann expressed that their chapter was a highlight of the story for him due to multiple moments, including Maya performing a [[puff-puff (Dragon Quest)|puff-puff]] and them fighting against "seemingly-impossible odds."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rpgfan.com/music-review/cd-theater-dragon-quest-iv-volume-2/ |title=CD Theater Dragon Quest IV Volume 2 |work=RPGFan |last=Gann |first=Patrick |date=June 19, 2017 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> Fellow ''RPGFan'' writer Audra Bowling appreciated their shared design, being a twin herself.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rpgfan.com/feature/retro-encounter-final-thoughts-dragon-quest-iv/ |title=Retro Encounter Final Thoughts: Dragon Quest IV |work=RPGFan |last=Bowling |first=Audra |date=May 25, 2021 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> ''IT Media'' writer Tetsuya Amano considered Maya and Meena two of his favorite characters in ''Dragon Quest IV'', though expressed disappointment with their execution in the Nintendo DS version of the game, feeling that the effectiveness of their magic is significantly worse and thus not fun.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/0712/19/news013_2.html |title=実に17年ぶりに、クリフトを操ってみました |work=IT Media |last=Amano |first=Tetsuya |date=December 19, 2007 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> ''Magmix'' writer Seiichiro Hayakawa expressed how excited he was as a child to have encountered Maya and Meena, recounting how exciting they were due to their attractive designs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://magmix.jp/post/23330/2 |title=『DQ4』発売から30年、ファミコン時代の終わりと共に　シリーズに新たな方向性 |work=Magmix |date=February 11, 2020 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref> ''Inside Games'' staff speculated that Maya's design change featured in ''The Dark Prince'' was caused by the [[Computer Entertainment Rating Organization]] rating of B, arguing that ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', which was also rated B, kept out the character [[Mai Shiranui]] due to her sexual design. They noted a negative reaction to this change on social media.<ref name="IG"/>


Their overworld theme has received positive reception. ''Dengeki Online'' staff felt that the beginning of the theme conveyed loneliness and felt like it matched Middle Eastern music, praising the sadness and intensity of the theme for illustrating the sisters' desire for revenge. They felt that the chorus was passionate, matching the feel of Maya and Meena. They also appreciated that both characters got their own theme.<ref name="Dengeki"/>
Their overworld theme has received positive reception. ''Dengeki Online'' staff felt that the beginning of the theme conveyed loneliness and felt like it matched Middle Eastern music, praising the sadness and intensity of the theme for illustrating the sisters' desire for revenge. They felt that the chorus was passionate, matching the feel of Maya and Meena. They also appreciated that both characters got their own theme.<ref name="Dengeki"/> ''Magmix'' writer Luis Field praised the song for being memorable, saying that it reminds him of folk music., as well as claiming it symbolizes both chapter 4 and the game as a whole.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://magmix.jp/post/190820/2 |title=「BGMが好き」「家族が集まった気分」オムニバス方式の『ドラクエ4』みんなが好きなエピソードは？ |work=Magmix |last=Field |first=Luis |date=October 25, 2023 |accessdate=May 13, 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:45, 14 May 2024

Maya and Meena are two characters in the 1990 video game Dragon Quest IV. Maya is a dancer and Meena a fortune teller, and they both are on a journey to discover the truth of their father's murder.

Appearances

Concept and creation

When designing the fifth chapter, Horii chose to have the Hero meet Maya and Meena instead of Ragnar first in order to surprise players.[1]

In Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Maya appears wearing an outfit that covers up more of her skin, wearing spats and innerwear under her normal outfit. Maya's design was changed to include spats as part of a statue featured in Dragon Quest Treasures.[2] The characters Veronica and Serena from Dragon Quest XI were inspired by Maya and Meena, with the staff wanting to include a "strong female duo" like Maya and Meena.[3]

Reception

Maya and Meena have received generally positive reception, with fans debating over who is the most attractive in the game among them and Alena, with Maidona News writer Makoto Umikawa saying that Maya was among the sexiest characters in Dragon Quest.[4] A writer for Dengeki Online recounted their enjoyment of quiet characters like Meena, which lead to them getting into tarot cards. They found the end of their chapter sad, feeling more able to appreciate the scene now than when they were younger.[5] 4gamer writer Kenichi Maeyamada expressed excitement with the addition of Maya and Meena to Dragon Quest Heroes and its sequel, expressing how much of a fan he was of Meena since he was young. He expressed his curiosity about how her tarot carts worked in combat, excited to see them in action in Dragon Quest Heroes II.[6] RPGFan writer Patrick Gann expressed that their chapter was a highlight of the story for him due to multiple moments, including Maya performing a puff-puff and them fighting against "seemingly-impossible odds."[7] Fellow RPGFan writer Audra Bowling appreciated their shared design, being a twin herself.[8] IT Media writer Tetsuya Amano considered Maya and Meena two of his favorite characters in Dragon Quest IV, though expressed disappointment with their execution in the Nintendo DS version of the game, feeling that the effectiveness of their magic is significantly worse and thus not fun.[9] Magmix writer Seiichiro Hayakawa expressed how excited he was as a child to have encountered Maya and Meena, recounting how exciting they were due to their attractive designs.[10] Inside Games staff speculated that Maya's design change featured in The Dark Prince was caused by the Computer Entertainment Rating Organization rating of B, arguing that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which was also rated B, kept out the character Mai Shiranui due to her sexual design. They noted a negative reaction to this change on social media.[2]

Their overworld theme has received positive reception. Dengeki Online staff felt that the beginning of the theme conveyed loneliness and felt like it matched Middle Eastern music, praising the sadness and intensity of the theme for illustrating the sisters' desire for revenge. They felt that the chorus was passionate, matching the feel of Maya and Meena. They also appreciated that both characters got their own theme.[5] Magmix writer Luis Field praised the song for being memorable, saying that it reminds him of folk music., as well as claiming it symbolizes both chapter 4 and the game as a whole.[11]

References

  1. ^ Fukuyama, Koji (December 22, 2017). "「堀井雄二」調査団: アドベンチャーゲームは如何に日本のストーリーゲームを発展させていったか？ （後編）". Automaton. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "『ドラクエモンスターズ3』でマーニャの衣装がナーフ…下半身にはスパッツ、胸元にもインナー着用で"配慮された姿"に". Inside Games. September 15, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Khan, Imran (August 3, 2018). "Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age". Game Informer. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Umikawa, Makoto (March 19, 2024). "『ドラクエ4』に登場する魅力的な女性キャラたち　あなたは「アリーナ派？」「マーニャ派？」「ミネア派？」". Maidona News. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  5. ^ a b ""Dragon Quest 4" I was happy with the beautiful sisters, but I was stunned by the hard story and fascinated by the battle music [Dragon Quest IV: The Guided Ones: Wasted Memory]". Dengeki Online. April 20, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  6. ^ Maeyamada, Kenichi (July 30, 2016). "【ヒャダイン】「ドラゴンクエストヒーローズII」って，まさに"2016年のドラクエ"だよね。". 4gamer. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  7. ^ Gann, Patrick (June 19, 2017). "CD Theater Dragon Quest IV Volume 2". RPGFan. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  8. ^ Bowling, Audra (May 25, 2021). "Retro Encounter Final Thoughts: Dragon Quest IV". RPGFan. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Amano, Tetsuya (December 19, 2007). "実に17年ぶりに、クリフトを操ってみました". IT Media. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  10. ^ "『DQ4』発売から30年、ファミコン時代の終わりと共に　シリーズに新たな方向性". Magmix. February 11, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Field, Luis (October 25, 2023). "「BGMが好き」「家族が集まった気分」オムニバス方式の『ドラクエ4』みんなが好きなエピソードは？". Magmix. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
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