Masked Forces 2: Mystic Demons
- September 14, 2017
- FreezeNova
Get on SteamMasked Forces 2: Mystic Demons is a thrilling FPS game that transports you to an underworld filled with mystic enemies such as demons, dragons, and skeletons. With a satisfying RPG system, you can acquire new gear, level up, and unlock more weapons as you complete missions or create custom games. Prepare for an epic monster-killing experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience reminiscent of early 2000 FPS games, with enjoyable level design and ambience.
- It features a good variety of weapons and an upgrade system that enhances gameplay, providing a sense of progression.
- Despite its simplicity, the game is entertaining and serves as a decent time-waster, especially when purchased on sale.
- The game suffers from a lack of variety in enemies and repetitive gameplay, which can lead to boredom over time.
- There are significant technical issues, including optimization problems and unbalanced gameplay mechanics that hinder the experience.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for its content, suggesting it would be better suited for a lower price point.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players noting a lack of depth and coherence, while others praise its rich lore and character development. It features a vast array of quests and a character map with 750 unique personalities, but understanding the narrative often requires extensive familiarity with the franchise. Notably, some missions and encounters, like the emotional slaying of the demonic creature Xardu, resonate deeply with players, showcasing the potential for impactful storytelling amidst the gameplay.
“Advanced AI and a truly heart-touching storyline.”
“It features loads of epic quests from simple favors to killing the legendary Bonedragon, which is so hard that legends say only the veteran mystic forces players can kill it.”
“If you haven't put at least 600+ hours in total into the franchise, you probably won't understand the subtle hints and references to the other games spread throughout the storyline, which features a character map of about 750 different characters, all with different personalities and beliefs. To understand their beliefs, one must read the deep lore.”
“Story wise... nothing!”
“If you haven't put at least 600+ hours in total in the franchise, you probably won't understand the subtle hints and references to the other games spread throughout the storyline, which features a character map of about 750 different characters who all have different personalities and beliefs. To understand their beliefs, one must read the deep lore.”
“And also a part of the storyline which really touched me in a deep way was the slaying of the demonic creature Xardu.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as having potential with interesting mechanics, but it suffers from a lack of content and core gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players find it reminiscent of other titles, the consensus leans towards it being underwhelming, especially at higher price points.
“An amazing indie game with amazing mechanics!”
“It reminds me ever so slightly of games such as Orion: Prelude in how the gameplay feels.”
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique experience.”
“It's not entirely bad, but it lacks the content, gameplay, and graphics... ermm, ok, that didn't sound good...”
“On sale it is alright, it reminds me ever so slightly of games such as Orion: Prelude in how the gameplay feels; wouldn't pay any more than one dollar for it though.”
“However, I'm still hesitant to update my review to positive because of the aforementioned core gameplay issues.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with some users noting that they reflect typical Unity assets and exhibit a lack of polish, despite some care in their design. While the visuals are not entirely bad, they fall short of expectations, especially given the game's low price point. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak aspect of the game, contributing to a less favorable impression.
“Graphics and sound are good.”
“The graphics are traditional Unity stuff, with some care and polish; I can give them that, even knowing that half of the assets are misplaced.”
“The graphics are typical Unity assets, with some polish, I can give them that, even though half of the assets are misplaced.”
“It's not entirely bad, but it lacks content, gameplay, and graphics... erm, okay, that didn't sound good...”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements following developer intervention, addressing initial issues that caused performance problems. However, users still report inconsistent sound quality, with some audio elements being excessively loud and jarring, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I have to insert an update here that the dev responded to my forum post and fixed the optimization issues, so everything seems to run fine now.”
“The sound performance goes from mediocre to unbearable, and I advise you to lower the sound a little bit or you will be scared by some loudness spikes here and there. However, that is not related to gameplay; just some sounds are way worse than others.”
“The optimization goes to complete hell in a handbasket.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to its short and repetitive nature; however, players may find some incentive to replay as they grind for upgrades to defeat tougher opponents.
“It has very little replayability.”
“The game is short and repetitive, but it has some replay value since you will have to grind for upgrades to be able to kill stronger opponents.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that while it may not be exceptional, the soundtrack is still enjoyable, particularly highlighting the metal soundtracks.
“Fortunately, the soundtrack is not bad, at least that's something.”
“The metal soundtracks really enhance the overall experience.”
“The metal soundtracks feel repetitive and lack variety, making the gameplay experience dull.”
“I found the music to be overly aggressive and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
“The heavy metal tracks seem out of place and detract from the overall immersion of the game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features advanced AI and a deeply moving storyline that resonates with players, often evoking strong emotional responses, particularly during the impactful ending that has left many in tears.
“Advanced AI and a truly heart-touching storyline.”
“The end made me cry every time I played it.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the repetitive nature of grinding, as it requires them to repeatedly engage with the same levels, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“It's a shame that we have to do that grinding in the same levels over and over again.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel tedious and unoriginal.”
“I find the grinding to be a major drag, as it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
