Mask of Mists

While it's too short to call epic, it's an excellent fantasy adventure. Just don't expect fun combat or a deep story.

81%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

story, optimization

85% User Score Based on 141 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

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Mask of Mists is a single player casual role playing shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 9EyesGS and was released on April 9, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Mask of Mists" is a first-person, story-driven RPG set in a mystical world. As a skilled tracker, you're hired to find a missing person, leading you on a journey filled with challenging puzzles and battles against mysterious creatures. Your choices and interactions shape the outcome of this engaging, atmospheric adventure.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 141 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

Mask of Mists offers a charming and colorful world with engaging exploration and straightforward puzzles that are enjoyable without being overly challenging.
The game provides a relaxing experience, making it a great choice for casual players or those looking for a short adventure to unwind with.
The combat, while simple, adds a fun element to the gameplay, and the overall atmosphere is enhanced by pleasant music and visuals.

The game suffers from a lack of a map, leading to frustrating backtracking and confusion about where to go next, which can detract from the overall experience.
Combat mechanics feel underdeveloped and repetitive, with limited enemy variety and a simplistic approach that may not satisfy players looking for depth.
The story is minimal and lacks development, leaving players wanting more narrative engagement and context throughout their adventure.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The story is largely criticized for being minimal and underdeveloped, with many reviewers noting that it lacks depth and fails to engage players. While some appreciate the basic premise, they feel it is overshadowed by a focus on puzzles and exploration, leaving the narrative feeling simplistic and forgettable. Overall, the story is seen as the weakest aspect of the game, with potential that remains largely untapped.
- “The story is rather simple but does the job.”
- “Exploration and puzzle solving get a lot more focus, which is unfortunate because the story has a really interesting idea that could have been executed a bit more detailed (you only get story in 2-3 slides as an introduction and ending, as well as in a few pergaments that you can find throughout the world).”
- “The story is wonderful and the gameplay is super fun.”
- “The story is the worst component of the whole endeavor: it's barely slapped together as some title screens at the beginning and end.”
- “No actual story development exists here; though the opportunity is most certainly there.”
- “I wish the story wasn’t so lazily simple and at least tried to go beyond an adventuring template.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
46%
11%
The gameplay of *Mask of Mists* is characterized by its exploration-based mechanics, simple puzzles, and straightforward combat, making it accessible and enjoyable, especially for younger players. While the game features charming visuals and metroidvania elements, it is noted for its simplistic graphics and rudimentary mechanics, which may not leave a lasting impression. Overall, it offers a fun, albeit brief, experience that emphasizes exploration and discovery over complexity.
- “Players who will gain the most out of this one are the kinds of players who love exploration-based games, and with its non-taxing gameplay and bright and colorful overworld, 'Mask of Mists' could very well be a great title to play with a younger child in tow.”
- “Helping you in this are crafting and alchemy mechanics, the ability to trade with creatures hiding in the forest, a mixture of ordinary and magical weapons, and a journal system not unlike the sort of thing you'd see in The Elder Scrolls.”
- “You explore the world solving puzzles and finding items to open new areas while fighting monsters with fairly simple combat mechanics.”
- “It does have simplistic graphics, rudimentary fighting mechanics, and a not too complex story that is easy to forget.”
- “Most of the 4 hours of gameplay consist of running around, trying to find out where to continue.”
- “I'd turn it off after 20 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their colorful and vibrant artwork, contributing to an excellent atmosphere and world design. While some reviewers note the simplicity and one-dimensionality of the graphics, many still appreciate the overall visual appeal, with ratings as high as 9/10. Overall, the graphics are described as lovely and cheerful, enhancing the gaming experience despite some limitations in complexity.
- “I loved the graphics and general world design.”
- “Excellent atmosphere, visuals and sound.”
- “I was impressed from the very start with the graphics, the movement, the idea and the premise.”
- “It does have simplistic graphics, rudimentary fighting mechanics, and not too complex story that is easy to forget.”
- “Very colorful, but simple graphics.”
- “One-dimensional, only pretty graphics.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing and cheerful qualities that enhance the calming environment, while others criticize it for being generic, repetitive, and lacking depth. Overall, it seems to contribute positively to the atmosphere for some, but is considered a weak point by others.
- “Short but sweet, fun little puzzles, environment was calm and relaxing, and the music only added to it.”
- “This game has beautiful areas, and the music is delightful.”
- “I also enjoyed the music; it's nice and relaxing with a cheerful tune.”
- “Music is the worst offender - too generic, too mawkish and too bloody repetitious!”
- “Music is one of the weak parts too.”
- “Music: 0/10”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is praised for its enchanting and comfortable atmosphere, enhanced by excellent visuals and sound design. Players appreciate the balance of engaging puzzles that complement the overall magical experience without being overly challenging.
- “Excellent atmosphere, visuals, and sound.”
- “There is this magical atmosphere that is created in this game.”
- “A solid, fun little game with a comfy atmosphere and some decent puzzles that are never too cryptic or difficult.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized due to frequent performance issues and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users report that these technical problems significantly detract from overall gameplay enjoyment.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect manageable due to the game's compact world design, which makes exploration and progression feel less tedious.
- “The world is small enough that it's not too tedious to go through it completely.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is highlighted by its engaging and fun character designs, which contribute to a vibrant and enjoyable experience for players.