Mistified

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Mistified is a single player action game. It was developed by SpiceBound Studios and was released on April 12, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

‘Mistified’ is the debut game from SpiceBound Studios. A fiendishly tricksy grid based puzzle game where your presence in a strange land will guide the lost souls of creatures to a better place, or a worse one. Their fate is decided by your success or failure. Solve 150+ expertly designed puzzles and dig deeper to uncover further challenges that will keep you puzzling as you forge ahead thro…

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a charming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are creatively designed, offering a satisfying challenge that evolves in difficulty and encourages exploration of mechanics.
The developers are responsive and actively fix bugs, contributing to a more enjoyable gameplay experience despite some initial issues.

The game suffers from performance issues, with frame rates dropping significantly at times.
Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, and the lack of in-game hints may leave players stuck.
There are still bugs present, particularly related to the undo feature, which can disrupt gameplay.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "mistified" is characterized by its simplicity and depth, featuring a limited variety of animals but a rich array of hidden mechanics that challenge players to master puzzles. Reviewers appreciate the game's well-designed levels, which offer a mix of straightforward and complex challenges, providing a rewarding sense of accomplishment upon solving them. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and encourages exploration and problem-solving, earning high praise for its unique mechanics and thoughtful design.
- “ Mistified is a game that's very easy to understand but hard to master, due to its hidden mechanics.”
- “I enjoyed learning the new mechanics and then stubbornly trying to solve all the puzzles, including all the optional bits, which would give me a great sense of accomplishment and an 'aha!' feeling when I finally solved a difficult puzzle.”
- “It's a really well thought out game with plenty of puzzles, from simple ones that give you direction to learning mechanics of the game to really difficult ones that pull together everything you know about the game to complete it.”
- “I was expecting a wide range of animals, each found in a specific area and with unique behavior/mechanics behind them, but by the end I was shocked there's only 5 (three types of rabbit, a bull, and a walrus).”
- “The core mechanic around this puzzle game is that each map consists of a bunch of hazards, a few critters ready to run off into said hazards, and a multitude of ways to prevent this from happening.”
- “The core mechanics themselves are very simple once you understand them.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players finding it enjoyable enough to keep on while solving puzzles. The whimsical and chill vibes of the soundtrack complement the beautiful artwork, creating a comfortable atmosphere that makes even challenging levels more engaging. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and immersive quality.
- “Beautiful artwork, great music, and very tricky puzzles.”
- “The game’s visuals are clean and polished, and the music complements the experience beautifully, making even the trickiest levels enjoyable to work through.”
- “I wished there was more variety of animals and other interactable elements, environments, music... but just because the experience was fun from start to end.”
- “The atmosphere is whacky and whimsical, and the art design and sound music make it comfortable to play.”
- “I love the music, the chill vibes, and graphics, but it can get a bit hard to figure out some puzzles, which is nice and challenging.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and polished visuals, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique art style, particularly the cute character designs, and the music is noted for its ability to create a relaxing atmosphere that complements the challenging puzzles. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and engaging audio contributes to a rewarding gameplay experience.
- “The game’s visuals are clean and polished, and the music complements the experience beautifully, making even the trickiest levels enjoyable to work through.”
- “I love the music, the chill vibes, and graphics, but it can get a bit hard to figure out some puzzles which is nice and challenging.”
- “Really great music and artwork, and the unique puzzles are always challenging, which means a great sense of triumph when you figure out the solution/trick!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Mistified" revolves around a relatable quest where the protagonist's favorite spices are stolen by an otherworldly darkness, prompting an adventure through a misty landscape inhabited by timid creatures. While the premise is engaging, the overall execution has received a mixed response, reflected in a score of 6/10.
- “In Mistified, the story begins with our hero getting their favorite spices stolen by an otherworldly darkness. It's a fully relatable experience, and so we are off on a quest into a mist-laden landscape full of docile yet skittish critters ready to run off into the nearest danger should you get close.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that "Mistified" has stability issues, with persistent bugs including visual glitches and loading problems that have not been fully resolved since early access.
- “My experience with Mistified started during early access, and sadly many bugs were still present by the 1.0 release, mainly visual glitches and some things not loading properly.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues, including long loading times and random freezes that disrupt gameplay.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has been criticized for its poor performance, with players reporting frame rates dropping to as low as 20 fps, despite expectations for a stable 60 fps in a 2D environment.
- “The first obvious one is the absolutely abysmal performance. I don’t understand how a 2D game like this can drop to as low as 20 FPS when it’s supposed to maintain a constant 60 FPS. Wow!”
- “The optimization is so poor that even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to run smoothly. It's frustrating to see such potential wasted.”
- “I was really disappointed with the optimization. Frequent frame drops and stuttering make it nearly unplayable at times.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized as whacky and whimsical, enhanced by a charming art design and soothing soundtracks that create a comfortable gaming experience.
- “The atmosphere is whacky and whimsical, and the art design and sound make it comfortable to play.”