Mist Hunter
- February 14, 2020
- Flox Studios
Get on SteamMist Hunter is a challenging 2D pixel art platformer where you play as a mist hunter fighting against evil forces. Traverse through varied levels, battling enemies and bosses, while upgrading your equipment and skills. With tight controls and permadeath, each run requires strategy and precision to progress further.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun rogue-like shooter experience with fast-paced gameplay and a vibrant art style.
- Players appreciate the variety of enemies and the engaging mechanics, which create a sense of progression.
- The soundtrack and overall feel of the game are enjoyable, making it a good choice for fans of FPS and rogue-like genres.
- The game suffers from issues with enemy health scaling and ammo scarcity, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players feel that the antidote mechanic disrupts the flow of the game and is poorly implemented.
- There is a lack of content variety, including limited weapon options and no modding support, which can make the game feel repetitive over time.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, vibrant visuals, and catchy soundtrack, making it a fun experience, especially in a roguelike format. However, players express concerns about the lack of content variety, enemy health scaling issues, and the absence of modding support or a level editor, which can lead to boredom over time. Additionally, the game suffers from a lack of tutorials, making it difficult for players to fully grasp its mechanics.
“I also really like the art style and general gameplay feel.”
“Catchy soundtrack, vibrant visuals, fast-paced gameplay... Mist Hunter makes for an engaging roguelite with just enough stress (pending difficulty, of course) to keep you coming back for random rounds.”
“Music is great, gunplay and mechanics are good, and the gameplay is just fun!”
“Health drops don't promote you fighting; rather, they encourage running away, and the antidote mechanic meant to keep you engaged in combat doesn't work and just makes you run away.”
“The game lacks any tutorial mode, which is needed given the many unexplained rules and mechanics.”
“The core gameplay boils down to four different weapons you enter these arenas with, each one a different color.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and vibrant soundtrack, which complements the fast-paced gameplay and engaging combat. Many players appreciate its modern feel, likening it to the energetic style of bands like Dance with the Dead, enhancing the overall experience and replayability.
“Catchy soundtrack, vibrant visuals, fast-paced gameplay... Mist Hunter makes for an engaging roguelite with just enough stress (pending difficulty, of course) to keep you coming back for random rounds.”
“The game is fast-paced, with a good soundtrack, colorful, and amazing combat.”
“Music has a Dance with the Dead vibe, so it's a big plus for me.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a while.”
“While the soundtrack has its moments, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, particularly in the weapon models, particle effects, and animations, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the visual presentation enhances the game's atmosphere and player immersion.
“I also really like the art style and general gameplay feel.”
“The movement feels really nice, and I personally love the art style.”
“Decent art style, especially in regards to the weapon models, particle effects, and animations.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game tedious, particularly because it disrupts the flow of action and feels unnecessary, as the game wasn't designed with this mechanic in mind.
“However, the fact that the game wasn't built around grinding makes it super tedious to break up the action and find some pointless antidote.”
“The grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous and frustrating.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its fluid combat mechanics, diverse enemy types, and a performance-based upgrade system, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.
“The combat is fluid, with a nice variety of enemies and weapons, and an upgrade system that adapts to your performance.”
“The optimization of the game allows for seamless transitions between combat and exploration, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how the game balances difficulty with the optimization of skills and upgrades, making each encounter feel rewarding.”
