MIAZMA or the Devil's Stone

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"Miazma or the Devil's Stone" is a mystery adventure game where you play as journalist Jonathan Hunt, investigating a curious disappearance and searching for clues related to a meteorite that fell centuries ago. The game features puzzle-solving, document deciphering, interviews with characters, and exploration of a top-level scientific institute. Prevent disaster by unraveling the legend of mysterious cosmic treasures and using laws of nature to escape dangerous situations.

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Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story26 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The story is intriguing, following journalist Jonathan Hunt as he investigates a missing person's case that leads to a piece of ancient meteorite.
The game features a variety of complex and challenging puzzles, many of which are based on scientific principles and historical figures.
There is a decent length of gameplay with a good variety of interesting side characters and well-produced FMV elements.

The game suffers from excessive mundane dialogue and back-and-forth navigation, which can become tedious.
The English voice acting is inconsistent, with some performances feeling campy and poorly executed.
The final puzzles are convoluted and can be frustratingly difficult, requiring a walkthrough for many players.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
The story is generally considered intriguing, with many reviewers appreciating its engaging narrative and puzzle integration, particularly in comparison to the previous game, Yoomurjak's Ring. While some found the dialogue and pacing enjoyable, others noted inconsistencies and a less compelling plot. Overall, the game offers a mix of humor, detective elements, and scientific themes, making it a worthwhile experience despite some criticisms.
- “Yoomurjak's Ring stood out to me a bit more because it featured more puzzles, a better story, and the gameplay felt like navigating Google Maps Street View.”
- “The storyline is pretty interesting, and the visuals and acting are highly amusing.”
- “Although the game got off to a slow start for me, by the time the pace started picking up, I got hooked and did enjoy the super challenge and interesting story of the game.”
- “There are some weird moments in the story, which has no sense at all.”
- “The end of the game is a bit too quick, the story is not so strong as Yoomurjak.”
- “The story switches between the investigator on the case and the missing man and his experiences.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The gameplay in Yoomurjak's Ring is characterized by a strong emphasis on puzzles and storytelling, resembling a navigational experience akin to Google Maps' street view. However, players may find the transition between still shots and different locations disorienting, necessitating note-taking, while the dialogue mechanics can be frustrating and detract from the overall experience.
- “Yoomurjak's Ring stood out to me a bit more because it featured more puzzles, a better story, and the gameplay felt like navigating Google Maps Street View.”
- “It takes some getting used to with the still shots and constant jumping from lab to lab, and you definitely want to take notes during gameplay.”
- “The dialogue mechanics are somewhat annoying.”
- “I thought, is there any gameplay?”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a blend of subtle humor and serious moments, contributing to its overall entertainment value. Players appreciate the funny acting and engaging story, although a few puzzles may fall short. Overall, the humor is seen as a key element that enhances the gaming experience.
- “I felt it was one of the ways the game entertained with subtle humor.”
- “Nice story, quite funny acting and nice puzzles except 1-2.”
- “But sometimes, it’s those very things that make them entertaining and funny to me.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in the game are praised for their quality, with visually appealing videos and pictures that enhance the Hungarian-focused storyline. However, while the visuals are engaging, players express a desire for more exploration of the city of Debrecen, as previous games allowed for better exploration of other locations like Eger. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, particularly for those interested in science and history.
- “The storyline is pretty interesting, and the visuals and acting are highly amusing.”
- “What is better in Miazma: graphics, quality of videos, pictures, good to keep the Hungarian-focused story and Hungarian famous people.”
- “Debrecen is a nice city, but we do not see too much of it, while we were able to explore Eger very well in the previous game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music features a larger soundtrack of modern, instrumental tracks that serve as enjoyable background music throughout the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This game has a bigger soundtrack, featuring modern, instrumental tracks that I enjoyed throughout the game.”
- “Nice background music.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting that the last six safe lock puzzles are convoluted and frustrating to complete.
- “The last six safe lock puzzles are quite convoluted and tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly monotonous, taking away from the overall enjoyment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of character performances is generally adequate, with actors effectively conveying their personalities; however, players may struggle to distinguish between characters, leading to confusion throughout the game.

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12h Median play time

12h Average play time

12-12h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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