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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

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.[1] 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.[2]

Reception

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.[1] 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.[3]

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Khan, Imran (August 3, 2018). "Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age". Game Informer. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
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