Medusa's Heart of Stone Chapter 01

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 22 reviews
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  • graphics
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Medusa's Heart of Stone is a 2D narrative driven game with action sequences, puzzles and quest interspersed throughout. Feared by mortals and forsaken by the gods, Medusa embarks on a journey to find someone who could love her.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful art style and an entertaining story that captivates players.
  • The character designs are charming, and the adaptation of mythological characters adds depth to the narrative.
  • Players are eager for more chapters, indicating strong engagement and interest in the game's progression.
  • The gameplay mechanics, particularly combat and stealth sequences, are frustrating and need improvement.
  • Some players experienced issues with controls, such as the laser not working consistently during fights.
  • The fetch quests and backtracking can feel tedious, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its captivating narrative and engaging character dialogue, with a plot centered around Medusa's quest to save a princess. While the art style is highlighted as beautiful, some players feel that the gameplay mechanics detract from the storytelling experience, suggesting that more focus on narrative development could enhance the overall experience. Despite some gameplay frustrations, the story remains a strong point, making the game worth recommending.

    • “This game is highly underrated with such a beautiful art style and entertaining story!”
    • “Very well-done, art is great, the story is captivating, and gameplay nice and simple!”
    • “Great game, the story is solid so far and the art style is phenomenal, highly recommend this game.”
    • “If existing, it should at least not be 4 entire levels because it's a chunk of time I have to spend doing something not particularly rewarding while still being fed bare morsels of story.”
    • “Again, the art is really nice and I love the concept and character designs, but this game needs more time spent on writing a full narrative first, then pick a couple key fun mechanics to intersperse between larger chunks of said story.”
    • “So far, the plot of the story is that Medusa needs to save the princess from the castle.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it weak due to difficult encounters, tedious fetch quests, and flawed mechanics, such as unreliable combat options. However, others appreciate its simplicity and the overall artistic presentation, suggesting that the game would benefit from improved mechanics and a more cohesive narrative structure.

    • “Very well-done, the art is great, the story is captivating, and the gameplay is nice and simple!”
    • “The mechanics need work: for fighting, the laser randomly doesn't work sometimes, and you have to juke the guards to stop them instead of just destroying them with a hold-down hit like I thought it would do.”
    • “The gameplay is weak, with the first action encounter being obtusely difficult, a fetch quest with quite a bit of backtracking, and a tedious stealth sequence.”
    • “The mechanics need work: for fighting, the laser randomly doesn't work sometimes and you have to juke the guards to stop them instead of just destroying them with a hold-down hit like I thought it would do.”
    • “Mechanics to pick could be something new entirely or just smoothing out the combat, and maybe more actual puzzles.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful art style, which enhances the overall experience and complements the solid story. Many users consider the visuals to be a standout feature, contributing to the game's underrated status.

    • “This game is highly underrated with such a beautiful art style and entertaining story!”
    • “Great game, the story is solid so far and the art style is phenomenal (in my opinion), highly recommend this game”
  • character development2 mentions

    While the character designs are praised for their appeal and artistic quality, reviewers feel that the game lacks depth in character development due to insufficient narrative writing, suggesting that a stronger story foundation is needed to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The character designs are fantastic, and I really appreciate the thought put into their development throughout the game.”
    • “The art is beautiful, and while I love the character designs, I feel the game would benefit from a more developed narrative to enhance the character arcs.”
    • “The characters are well-crafted, and their development adds depth to the overall experience, making me more invested in the story.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both solid and entertaining. Reviewers appreciate the creativity behind the jokes and overall comedic elements, contributing to a delightful gaming experience.

    • “Solid story and funny.”
    • “Can't wait for more - this game is sweet, funny, beautifully made, and the creators seem to have a heart of creativity. I like that.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, citing difficult encounters, excessive backtracking during fetch quests, and monotonous stealth sequences that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is weak, with the first action encounter being obtusely difficult, a fetch quest with quite a bit of backtracking, and a tedious stealth sequence.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, making the game more of a slog than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment, turning what could be exciting gameplay into a monotonous task.”
  • music1 mentions

    Users express a strong affection for the music in the game, highlighting its captivating quality and emotional resonance.

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