Beautiful Mystic Survivors
- October 14, 2022
- Fantasize Games
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Beautiful Mystic Survivors" is a roguelike, deck-building survival game set in a mystical world. Fight monsters, collect resources, and craft items to survive and uncover the mysteries of this beautiful yet treacherous land. With procedurally generated levels, each playthrough offers a new challenge for the brave and cunning.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and animations, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay is addictive and offers a variety of characters and weapon evolutions, providing a satisfying experience.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and have made improvements based on player suggestions.
- The game suffers from balancing issues, making it difficult to progress without specific upgrades or evolutions.
- There are performance optimization problems, causing the game to run poorly on some systems.
- The separation of the NSFW content into a different game has frustrated many players, leading to feelings of being misled.
- graphics61 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their high quality, vibrant art style, and smooth performance across various resolutions, including 4K. Many reviewers noted that the visuals are a significant improvement over similar titles, particularly in the roguelike genre, although some mentioned a need for further polish and content updates. Overall, the game's graphics are described as beautiful and engaging, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“Graphics are beautiful, I played this on a 1080p and a 4k screen and it looks gorgeous.”
“Amazing graphics and VFX, running smooth as butter!”
“The graphics are phenomenal and it's super cheap for how good it is.”
“The graphics are like they are taken from a web browser game.”
“Only issue the graphics could be better.”
“Firstly, the visuals are 100% better than Vampire Survivors, easy on the eyes, I stopped playing it due to how Vampire Survivors looks, way too 'blocky' for my taste.”
- gameplay51 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its addictive nature and unique mechanics, particularly in comparison to similar titles like Vampire Survivors. While some find the core loop engaging and the graphics impressive, others note that it could benefit from additional content and variety. Overall, the game is praised for its fluid mechanics and rewarding progression, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
“Really pleased with the mechanics.”
“Fluid and rewarding gameplay and smooth grind.”
“This game shows the future potential of the roguelike survival genre aside from the very eye-pleasing graphics; it has waifus, skills that evolve, and a unique gameplay experience and progression.”
“Not even translated to English (voice)... gameplay is mediocre for this genre.”
“Because there are several games that do the hentai 'vampire survivor' gameplay with the hentai part being the main part of the game and the game itself being pretty boring and non-engaging.”
“Still not a fan of the evolution mechanic some of these games tend to have, like this one.”
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its delightful scores and suitability for each level, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users feel it lacks variety and depth, describing it as generic at times and suggesting the need for more tracks and better implementation. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there is room for improvement.
“Musical scores are delightful to listen to!”
“Music is also amazing, and perfect for each level.”
“Great little vampire survivors style game, here with awesome graphics, sound, and music.”
“Music is not overly bad nor overly good; it needs more tracks and better implementation.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and visuals, the grinding aspect can feel excessively time-consuming, reminiscent of traditional Korean MMOs. However, some find that the grind becomes more rewarding and fun once they unlock key achievements and upgrades, making the experience less tedious over time.
“The game looks good, the sound is good, there's lots to do, but it feels like a damn Korean MMO where you spend a week grinding out one level.”
“Unless you're farming for gold, might as well not bother with them.”
“The game is now fun to play again and not just a painfully tedious grind.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is a mixed bag, featuring a minor plot and some character development that attempts to engage players, though it often feels like fanservice and pandering. While the narrative may not be the game's strongest aspect, it offers a balanced difficulty and allows players to follow the storyline without excessive skipping. Overall, it seems to straddle the line between genuine storytelling and self-aware humor within its ecchi anime context.
“The difficulty seems to increase in a balanced fashion, and the anime fan service is a bit on the nose, but at least there's an attempt at giving a minor storyline and some characterization to the classes.”
“If you can overlook the company backstory issues and alternate version issues, then it is great.”
“Instead of having to skip too much like other games, now I can attentively follow the story.”
“Starts off with a story, only has the supposed enemy in one map.”
“I can't tell if the plot is pure fanservice and pandering for profit or if there's some tongue-in-cheek stuff happening with what I expected to be a not great h-like game, especially given that it popped up so quickly.”
“They should have just stuck with no plot and heavily applied the nuances of ecchi anime girl waifu 2D isometric RPG arcade style.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting poor performance even on lower settings and capable hardware, such as a 1080ti and Ryzen 2700x. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to maintain stable performance during intense moments, indicating a need for substantial optimization improvements.
“There are optimization issues; I wish you could fine-tune when your character attacks. It's pretty swarmy and can be difficult, but you can hide the portraits and basically ignore the HUD elements if you want.”
“The game needs to be optimized a lot more; I can play most games at 1440p and max settings, yet I can't keep up with this game on the lowest settings when the screen is full of enemies and effects.”
“Performance tanks on a 1080 Ti / Ryzen 2700X.”
“Game is also poorly optimized.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a comic book-style intro that blends generic elements with a comedic twist, eliciting grins from players. Reviewers appreciate the potential satire and self-awareness, suggesting that whether it's simple fanservice or a deeper commentary, the humor remains effective and entertaining.
“The comic book-style intro in the beginning made me grin because of how generic yet funny it is!”
“If they're just out to make money on a hot trend with pandering, that's fine (and hilarious). If there's some kind of satire being done here rather than just fanservice, that's fine (and hilarious) too.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting buggy behavior such as erratic menu navigation and the inability to select certain power-ups. While the gameplay is enjoyable within its genre, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.
“You can just not select certain power-ups in the menu; it jumps diagonally for some, it's totally buggy.”
“It's fun as its genre, but very, very buggy.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is enhanced by distinct realms, each featuring unique enemy types that contribute to varied moods and immersive environmental landmarks. This diversity in setting enriches the overall experience, making each area feel unique and engaging.
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its beautifully crafted world.”
“Each location feels distinct, with the atmosphere perfectly complementing the narrative and gameplay.”
“The three realms all have unique enemy types and elicit different moods based on the atmosphere and environmental landmarks.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere fails to engage, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for appealing to a niche audience, with some users suggesting that it caters to those who may not mind spending extra money for content that aligns with their interests.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features unique and creative character designs and abilities, contributing to an engaging experience; however, it could benefit from further polishing to enhance overall character development.
“It's a great game that delivers what it promises and features very unique and creative approaches to character design, especially regarding abilities and bosses.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression; it feels like you're just going through the motions.”
“While the game has interesting characters, their development is predictable and doesn't evolve throughout the story.”
