Miasma Chronicles

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"Miasma Chronicles" is a post-apocalyptic exploration game with real-time gameplay and tactical combat. Players control Elvis, a young man with a mysterious glove that controls the Miasma, as he embarks on a journey with his robotic brother to find his mother and alter human history. The game features upgradable weapons and abilities, and a vibrant world full of unique characters.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,062 reviews

story282 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

Engaging story with interesting characters and plot twists.
Beautiful graphics and immersive world design.
Fun tactical gameplay that emphasizes stealth and strategy.

Frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
Unbalanced combat mechanics, particularly with the cover system.
Limited character customization and shallow skill trees.

story
772 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
54%
9%
The story of "Miasma Chronicles" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-paced, while others criticize it for being predictable and filled with clichés. Many appreciate the intriguing world-building and character interactions, but feel that the narrative suffers from shallow writing and a lack of depth, particularly in the final act. Overall, while the game offers a compelling premise and enjoyable gameplay, the story's execution leaves room for improvement.
- “The pacing of the story is just perfect; I find myself compelled to continue, deep into the night, to see what comes up next.”
- “Miasma Chronicles has a wonderfully large world and lore, beautiful art design, engaging story, good XCOM-style combat, interesting characters, skills, and gear you can customize.”
- “The story is engaging and unique; the characters are interesting, and the dialogue isn't PG-13 filtered, which gives it so much more character.”
- “Disappointing game, shallow writing and story.”
- “The story is perhaps the weakest part of the game.”
- “The story is so predictable and banal that I think my parrot would have written it better.”
gameplay
368 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
63%
6%
The gameplay of "Miasma Chronicles" is characterized by a blend of tactical turn-based combat and stealth mechanics, reminiscent of its predecessor, "Mutant Year Zero." While many players appreciate the strategic depth and unique ambush elements, there are notable criticisms regarding inconsistent cover mechanics, balance issues, and a reliance on stealth that can make encounters feel repetitive. Overall, the game offers a solid tactical experience, but it may frustrate some players due to its bugs and design choices.
- “Miasma Chronicles offers a captivating post-apocalyptic world filled with intriguing characters and challenging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop revolves around stealthily dispatching enemies before going loud and committing to fights.”
- “The seamless blend of stealth and turn-based strategy in its gameplay offers a refreshing experience.”
- “The shooting mechanic likes to zoom in to almost a third-person over-the-shoulder shot, and if an enemy is behind hard cover, there's a 20% hit chance, yet the third-person view shows them fully in the clear.”
- “The gameplay is all over the place. There's the stealthy gameplay their previous games had, then it flings you into multiple enemy ambushes, some of them boss fights; it's just counterintuitive to the core gameplay.”
- “The gameplay does not utilize the open-world setting properly, and it feels like the developers don't actually want the player to buy anything, which makes me wonder why they included this mechanic to begin with instead of just scattering more grenades and health pick-ups across the maps.”
graphics
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
31%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, detailed environments, and appealing art style, effectively capturing the game's post-apocalyptic setting. While many reviewers noted that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are considered current-gen and polished, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and immersion. However, some players experienced performance issues and graphical glitches, indicating that optimization could be improved.
- “The graphics are breathtaking and the sounds fantastic.”
- “The visuals are stunning and I'm happy for each hour I spent playing this gem.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the gameplay exactly what I loved about Mutant Year Zero, and the story is brilliant.”
- “The only thing I criticize is the dark and almost colorless graphics, even when it takes place indoors.”
- “On the lowest graphic setting, this game looks absolutely horrible and is still lagging...”
- “I can't recommend this game; they prioritize more on the pretty graphics over everything else, like optimization.”
atmosphere
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
22%
8%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and captivating post-apocalyptic setting, enhanced by stunning visuals, dynamic music, and detailed environments that make the world feel alive. Players appreciate the well-crafted tone and the tension created through resource management and exploration, contributing to an overall engaging experience. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, often described as top-notch and integral to the game's appeal.
- “A fascinating world with a compelling post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
- “The interesting world has a perfect atmosphere that makes the maps and towns feel alive.”
- “It's obvious that a lot of effort went into creating the atmosphere and tone, but beyond that it tries to be too many things at once.”
- “To be honest, I can remember absolutely nothing about it, which either means it's perfectly crafted to integrate seamlessly with the game's atmosphere, or it's so forgettable I didn't even notice its existence.”
- “Story is kind of lame but atmosphere and gameplay are most excellent.”
- “Resource management in the game is very tense, especially noticeable on higher difficulties to enhance the post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly towards the end of the game, including crashes and issues with menus. While some users experienced significant problems, others noted only minor glitches that did not hinder gameplay. Overall, the game appears to be somewhat buggy, with a range of experiences from frustrating issues to relatively smooth performance.
- “This game seemed to be bug-free; aside from one crash I experienced during my entire playtime, which might not be related to the game but rather to my PC itself, and I did not bother to investigate further.”
- “Beautiful graphics, runs great on ultra at 4K, great gameplay, interesting story, and no unnecessary political commentary.”
- “From sneaking glitches where one moment your team stays in place to the next they are all next to you and the enemy suddenly is alert, to getting stuck in terrain to glitches in the game at certain points that prevent you from continuing.”
- “The game is a buggy mess right now.”
- “My game has crashed 5-6 times - occasionally freezes during death cam and whatnot.”
humor
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of dark, tongue-in-cheek, and sometimes crude comedy that may not resonate with all players. While some moments are genuinely funny and filled with clever pop culture references, others can feel repetitive or fall flat, particularly towards the end where the pacing and plot twists become overwhelming. Overall, the character writing and quirky dialogue contribute to a lighthearted experience, though the humor's effectiveness varies among players.
- “The satire and commentary of modern society is hilarious and very on the nose with many points.”
- “The characters, the writing, the sense of humor, the pop culture references, the gameplay, and the gratifying combat all contribute to a fun experience.”
- “The story was fine enough, but the way it was worded was mostly funny, reminding me of a comedy sketch: 'the neutrinos are angry!' but here it was miasma instead that was angry.”
optimization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
34%
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, poor frame rates, and high demands on hardware, even on high-end systems. While some users noted improvements after patches, the overall consensus is that the game prioritizes graphics over optimization, leading to a frustrating experience for many. A few players did report satisfactory performance, but these instances appear to be exceptions rather than the norm.
- “Initial performance and difficulty issues are fixed.”
- “Good graphics, okay optimization, and no game-breaking bugs, so that's good I guess.”
- “I have a beefy config and the visuals shine - no optimization issue - it runs well.”
- “The game is very unoptimized and causes a lot of stress on the video card.”
- “Performance or gameplay falls significantly below the passing mark.”
- “I can't recommend this game; they prioritize more on the pretty graphics over everything else, like optimization.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
37%
10%
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting that it fits well within the post-apocalyptic setting. The soundtrack is described as dynamic and engaging, contributing to the game's immersive world, although some players found it not particularly memorable. Overall, the sound design, including ambient sounds and combat music, received high marks for its effectiveness in creating tension and atmosphere.
- “Beautiful to look at with a distinct ambience, good sounds and music, so overall very entertaining. It took me 34 hours to complete the game.”
- “Another part of this game I can't rave about enough is the soundtrack; it really makes you feel powerful and tense throughout your battles.”
- “The visuals, sounds, and music are on point for a game that is set in a post-apocalyptic world.”
- “The soundtrack is overall fine.”
- “Sounds and music stop and resume all the time.”
- “- music not very memorable.”
replayability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
52%
38%
Overall, the reviews indicate a significant lack of replayability in the game, with many users expressing frustration over its linear structure and limited strategic options. While a few players noted some potential for replay through different difficulty levels or tactical styles, the consensus leans heavily towards the game offering minimal incentive to replay, often leading to disappointment.
- “I've put multiple hours into all 5 and will vouch for each one's replayability.”
- “🔲 infinitely replayable”
- “I think adding some more tools for the players so they can play or resolve battle encounters in different ways will add a lot of life to this game and replayability.”
- “No replay value as the game has only 1 path and 1 way to do things; even increasing the difficulty isn't appealing due to the last boss fight being a nightmare.”
- “In short, this game has a very low replay value.”
- “Aaaand replayability is just non-existent; once you figure out the puzzles on how to proceed with the encounters, all 'tacticability' is out the window. It's a perfect cookie-cutter, which makes it pointless to do it all over again.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in challenge or satisfaction. While some appreciate the smooth gameplay and engaging visuals, many criticize the slow progression, uninspired upgrade systems, and questionable design choices that contribute to a slog rather than a rewarding experience. Despite the absence of traditional grinding mechanics, the pacing and combat can feel overly drawn out and monotonous.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It was very accessible as far as getting into it, and there's no grinding, no random battles, and enemies don't respawn.”
- “The problem here is it doesn't feel challenging or satisfying to do, it just feels tedious.”
- “Under a gorgeous exterior of great visuals and fantastic level design is a tedious game with numerous questionable design choices that make this game a slog.”
- “The upgrade system and skill systems are shallow and uninspired and progression is tediously slow.”
character development
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
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Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment in the lack of growth for the protagonist and the overall narrative. While some appreciate the strong character designs and voice acting, they criticize the story for being narrow and predictable, leading to a dissonance between gameplay and character arcs. Overall, while there are moments of interesting development for supporting characters, the game falls short in delivering a compelling character journey, leaving players wanting more depth and complexity.
- “The character designs look great with excellent voice acting.”
- “Great character design between their looks and amazing outfits; they are all beautifully crafted. The personalities of each character are well reflected through the game and make for some extremely comedic and heart-wrenching lines throughout the game.”
- “The character development was done very well compared to most games these days.”
- “Unfortunately, there was still too much that I couldn't stomach in the end, and although I'd love to see the story continue in a sequel or DLC, I won't be returning unless gameplay and character development receive a complete rework.”
- “The protagonist is a little brat that shows no character development until the end, where he does the most frustrating thing, of course, for no reason.”
- “Then the second half everything gets over-explained with no character development and very obvious plot developments.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its inconsistent tone, with robotic characters carrying the emotional weight while the narrative struggles between drama and comedy. Despite the potential for impactful themes like human greed and environmental destruction, the execution falls flat, resulting in a boring experience. However, the character design and personality shine through, offering moments of both humor and poignancy.
- “You know it’s bad when the robot’s the one doing all the emotional heavy lifting.”
- “It almost sounds like this could have been a comedy, but they are playing it for drama and the emotional thrust is human greed destroying the environment.”
- “Great character design between their looks and amazing outfits; they are all beautifully crafted. The personalities of each character are well reflected through the game, making for some extremely comedic and heart-wrenching lines throughout.”
- “The characters lack depth, making it hard to connect emotionally with the story.”
- “I found the narrative to be uninspiring and devoid of any real emotional impact.”
- “The overall experience felt flat, leaving me emotionally disengaged from the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The monetization strategy primarily revolves around microtransactions and in-game purchases, which some players find intrusive, particularly in critical gameplay moments. Additionally, the presence of ads during key fights has been criticized for disrupting the gaming experience.
- “Microtransactions are well-balanced and don't feel intrusive.”
- “The in-game purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization model allows for free play while offering optional purchases.”
- “Microtransactions are everywhere, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience and feels exploitative.”
- “It's frustrating that you can't progress without being bombarded by ads and microtransactions.”

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26h Median play time

24h Average play time

6-37h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 16 analyzed playthroughs

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