Mirlo Above the Sun

About

Mirlo's home has been destroyed, all the forest Beasts are being kidnapped and exploited for their energy. Join her to save her home and her forest friends in a hack & slash adventure. Use Mirlo's attack to push and defeat enemies, jump to avoid hazards, and save all the Beasts.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

graphics20 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
It's a free game that provides a short but enjoyable experience, making it a good option for casual play.
The combat mechanics, particularly the boss fights, are fun and engaging despite some control issues.

The game is very short, lasting only about 30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
There are significant issues with camera angles and navigation, making gameplay feel disorienting at times.
The sound design is lacking, with repetitive music and minimal sound effects that detract from the overall immersion.

graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
41%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and cohesive design, while others criticize the blurriness and lack of graphical options. Players note that the visuals can be disorienting and occasionally fuzzy, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game's aesthetics are generally appreciated, though improvements in clarity and customization are desired.
- “Beautiful visuals and aesthetically pleasing, but lacking in combat mechanics and story depth.”
- “The graphics were very nice and well designed with a cohesive look.”
- “Splendid graphics.”
- “Terrible graphics that literally hurt your eyes. It doesn't allow you to switch the preset either, and the movement technique is horrible.”
- “There's no 4K support and no graphics tweaks, so everything looks blurry because it's upscaled low resolution. Additionally, there are depth of field and other badly done filters that can't be turned off.”
- “Right off the bat, the visuals are a blurry mess, but there's a fix for that that makes it at least tolerable.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its melodic tunes that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive and mismatched to the action, leading to sound fatigue. Critics note the lack of dynamic changes in the soundtrack during key moments, such as battles, which diminishes tension. Overall, while the music is described as decent and fitting for some moments, it suffers from issues like looping and tempo mismatches that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game's soundtrack features melodic tunes that evoke a sense of wonder and adventure.”
- “From tranquil melodies to upbeat rhythms, the music complements the gameplay perfectly, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “This is an adorable little game with nice music.”
- “The music is repetitive and not particularly catchy, so it gets annoying quickly even though it's such a short game.”
- “Some of the music could be a bit slower in tempo to match gameplay, and battle music would break up and lessen the sound fatigue a player might experience from listening to the same music constantly.”
- “This game is a complete waste, abysmal sound effects, same 5 chords looped for their 'music', and have to go into the engine file to remove the massive blur effect that ruins any quality the graphics might have had and renders the game unplayable.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The gameplay is a mix of basic brawling and platforming mechanics, featuring vibrant visuals and engaging boss fights, though it suffers from issues like unintuitive mechanics and a lack of depth in combat and story. While the music enhances the experience, it sometimes clashes with the gameplay tempo, and players may find the overall experience underwhelming despite some enjoyable moments. The game offers a short but pleasant adventure, with potential for more polish and difficulty options.
- “From tranquil melodies to upbeat rhythms, the music complements the gameplay perfectly, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The game features vibrant environments and creative camera work, as well as a few varied styles of gameplay.”
- “A fun short game that has some pretty good ideas on its gameplay mechanics; it would be great if it was more polished in general and had more sound effects, but in general, it's quite good.”
- “Beautiful visuals and aesthetically pleasing, but lacking in combat mechanics and story depth.”
- “The gameplay is underwhelming, but it does get more difficult towards the end.”
- “Auto lock bomb/tether mechanics are not intuitive, and casual players might struggle figuring them out and employing them.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and lacking depth, often described as a "storybite" rather than a fully developed narrative. While the visuals are praised for their beauty, many players express a desire for a more substantial plot and character development, particularly regarding the dragon featured on the cover. Despite its brevity and linearity, some players still find enjoyment in the overall experience.
- “Tremendous efficiency in storytelling.”
- “The visuals are lovely to behold and there is a storyline, told without dialogue.”
- “If a bit of story could be added and the game lengthened out into a full game, it'd be awesome.”
- “There isn't really a story, or at least you can make a general one, but there isn't much background or motives or anything like that.”
- “It's more like a story bite instead of a story.”
- “Beautiful visuals and aesthetically pleasing, but lacking in combat mechanics and story depth.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including glitches that can hinder progress, such as monsters getting stuck. Additionally, players report poor optimization, leading to a buggy experience despite the game's relatively small size.
- “There are technical issues with glitches; one of the monsters was stuck, and I couldn't move forward until I defeated it.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and extremely buggy for such a small title.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time. Additionally, the lack of sound effects when defeating basic enemies contributes to a sense of tedium and dissatisfaction during combat.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Hitting basic enemies has no sound effect, making the actual act of killing things unsatisfying and tedious.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by an engaging and amusing boss chase encounter, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay experience.
- “The engaging and funny boss chase encounter had me laughing out loud!”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling during the hilarious boss chase sequence.”
- “The humor in the boss chase encounter made it one of the most memorable moments in the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on user interface issues and design choices. However, it suggests that the overall experience could be improved with better visual elements and intuitive navigation, which may indirectly affect players' willingness to engage with monetization features.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the game is well-optimized, featuring appealing graphics and design while running smoothly without performance issues.
- “The graphics and game design are impressive, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems without sacrificing quality.”