Mist Hunter

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Mist Hunter is a single player action game. It was developed by Flox Studios and was released on February 14, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mist 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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a fun rogue-like shooter experience with fast-paced gameplay and a vibrant art style.
Players enjoy the unique mechanics, such as the antidote system and the wave-based format with upgrades.
The game has a catchy soundtrack and offers a blend of FPS and rogue-like elements that many find engaging.

The enemy health scaling is frustrating, making it difficult to progress without the right ammo, which becomes scarce later in the game.
Many players feel the game lacks content variety, including limited weapon options and no modding support or level editor.
The antidote mechanic disrupts the flow of gameplay, leading to tedious moments where players must search for antidotes instead of focusing on combat.

gameplay
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, vibrant visuals, and fluid movement, making it enjoyable in the short term. However, players express concerns about a lack of content variety, particularly in weapons and enemy scaling, which can lead to repetitive experiences. Many reviewers suggest the need for additional features like modding support, a level editor, or a more robust progression system to enhance long-term playability.
- “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.”
- “Cool visual style and fluid shooting and traversing mechanics.”
- “Health drops don't promote you fighting, rather running away, and the antidote mechanic meant to make you stay in the fray doesn't work and also just makes you run away.”
- “The core gameplay boils down to four different weapons you enter these arenas with, each one a different color.”
- “Let's talk about the main mechanic: the antidote system.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for its catchy soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay, creating an engaging atmosphere. Reviewers highlight its vibrant and colorful vibe, likening it to a "Dance with the Dead" style, which enhances the overall experience and keeps players returning for more.
- “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.”
- “The 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 some good 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.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly because it disrupts the flow of the game 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 find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous and uninspired.”
graphics
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Reviewers appreciate the game's art style and find the overall gameplay experience visually appealing, noting that the movement feels smooth and enjoyable.
- “I also really like the art style and general gameplay feel.”
- “The movement feels really nice, and I personally love the art style.”