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Mausoleum of the Medusa

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78%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
78% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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Mausoleum of the Medusa is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by New Hell Studios and was released on October 28, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mausoleum of the Medusa is a love song to brutal, old-school arena combat. Perseus and Medusa are trapped in a deathmatch--but the gods raise them from the dead! Put on a good show to break the cycle and be rewarded!

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78%Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
  • Engaging and atmospheric point-and-click style boss fight with a dark, ancient Greek mythology setting.
  • Challenging and skill-based combat that requires timing and positioning, providing fun arcade-style gameplay.
  • Appealing retro pixel art graphics and well-done atmospheric soundtrack that enhance the eerie mood.
  • Extremely short gameplay length with limited replayability and repetitive mechanics.
  • Clunky controls, lack of customization, and some animation and hitbox inconsistencies detract from the experience.
  • Minimal content beyond the single boss fight; the game can become boring once the initial challenge is overcome.

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features simple, fun mechanics with appealing 8-bit pixel graphics and a fitting soundtrack, but its focus is narrow and tends to become repetitive, limiting engagement to short sessions of around 10-30 minutes before boredom or frustration arise.

    • “I love the 8-bit design and the gameplay is amazing.”
    • “The gameplay (while basic) is very fun.”
    • “It's a neat little download with a neat little atmosphere and neat little gameplay.”
    • “Tho it has cool pixel sprite graphics and a mysterious soundtrack, the gameplay is just focused on cutting down Medusa's head.”
    • “This particular title is recommended for a maximum of 30 minutes of gameplay before boredom and frustration set in.”
    • “Gameplay could use a lot of work.”

  • graphics

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a retro pixel art style that effectively creates an old-school, mysterious atmosphere. While the pixel art is well-executed and visually appealing, some users feel it lacks the engagement of more contemporary graphics. Overall, the aesthetic is appreciated for its nostalgic charm and tone-setting.

    • “Nice, pixel graphics which give it an old school feel.”
    • “I like pixel games and the graphics are great.”
    • “The text scroll at the beginning and the wild aesthetic style do a great job of setting up a tone very fast.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “The art style is neat, but not enough to really keep me engaged.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users found the story to be engaging with nice art, appreciating its narrative elements alongside some expectations of dungeon crawling and monster fighting. Overall, the story is positively received for its artistic presentation and plot.

    • “Very nice art and story.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music features a mysterious and dark soundtrack that complements the game's pixel art style, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Users find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, adding to the short but fun gameplay experience.

    • “Short but fun, with a dark setting... also the soundtrack is nice :) 7/10”
    • “It has a mysterious soundtrack that complements the cool pixel sprite graphics.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is generally limited, with challenges like the "beat the dev" achievement adding some incentive but overall offering a modest motivation for repeated playthroughs.

    • “Needless to say, replayability is severely limited.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game requires a second live session to effectively handle grinding, indicating that progression through repetitive tasks may need extended playtime or additional resources.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is described as simple and charming, contributing to an overall neat and enjoyable experience.

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Mausoleum of the Medusa is a action adventure game.

Mausoleum of the Medusa is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Mausoleum of the Medusa was released on October 28, 2016.

Mausoleum of the Medusa was developed by New Hell Studios.

Mausoleum of the Medusa has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Mausoleum of the Medusa for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mausoleum of the Medusa is a single player game.

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