Mists of Noyah

Mists of Noyah is a survival rpg with some fun gameplay elements that should make sense, but bites off more than it can chew creating an inconsistent, intolerable, and confusing experience.

53%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

story, grinding

53% User Score Based on 217 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 1 reviews

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Mists of Noyah is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Pyxeralia and was released on May 21, 2022. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"Mists of Noyah" is a platformer game with fantastic gameplay and pretty visuals, offering both single-player and multiplayer/co-op options. The game features five playable heroes, numerous biomes, day/night cycle, and a corruption system. With quests, leveling, talents, familiars, lootable skills, equipment variations, and crafting, the game provides a rich and engaging experience, although it is quite grinding and can be buggy at times.

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Audience ScoreBased on 217 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

story7 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a charming aesthetic that appeals to fans of the genre.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and have been actively releasing patches to address bugs and improve gameplay.
The game has a solid foundation with unique character classes and a mix of crafting and combat mechanics that show potential for future development.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including issues with enemy behavior and character controls.
There is a lack of tutorial or guidance for new players, making it difficult to understand mechanics and objectives.
The balance of difficulty is off, with enemies being overly strong for early game players, leading to frustration and a sense of wasted time.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
63%
9%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its lack of polish, tedious mechanics, and insufficient tutorials, leading to a frustrating experience. While some appreciate the beautiful art and potential for engaging gameplay, others find it shallow and plagued by bugs, unbalanced systems, and a grind-heavy progression. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements to its core mechanics and user experience.
- “Fun, very beautiful artwork, fluid gameplay.”
- “Beautiful pixel art and great metroidvania action combined with cooperative gameplay!”
- “The gameplay feels good and fun like Castlevania 2D games, the art is really elaborated.”
- “It's like they added all of the components and mechanics of a game, but not the 'game' itself.”
- “An underworked mishmash of mechanics filled to the brim with monotonous tedium encompassed by a loose and linear storyline that crushes any attempt that the graphics and soundtrack will pull any survivors from this tragic accident.”
- “There are too many bugs that are game-breaking; even for early access, there are too many simple core gameplay-breaking issues.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
70%
21%
The game's story is widely criticized for being virtually nonexistent, convoluted, and poorly integrated into gameplay. Players report a lack of guidance, tutorials, and coherent narrative, often feeling lost and compelled to seek external resources for understanding the lore. The quests are described as monotonous fetch tasks with no meaningful context, leading to a sense of emptiness and frustration regarding the overall storytelling experience.
- “You begin the game in an abandoned fort you don't know the name of, and are tasked by the quest system to help them rebuild.”
- “I only expected a story or at least a background story that the game will have, but the game as is now is definitely playable and enjoyable, and the RPG story part may come in future updates.”
- “The developer's promo showed a metroidvania game that had a lot of action and multiple characters mixed into a beautiful setting and the outline of a story.”
- “No story, no tutorial, no explanation of what you're doing or should be doing or anything.”
- “You aren't provided any storyline and have to purchase lore notes from the town to understand it even in the slightest.”
- “There's no story.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful pixel art and charming aesthetic that evoke classic titles like "Castlevania: Symphony of the Night." While the visuals and ambiance are highlighted as the game's strongest aspects, some players feel that they cannot compensate for the overall lack of engaging gameplay and mechanics. Despite the artistic appeal, there are concerns about technical issues and a generic feel, suggesting that while the graphics are a standout feature, they may not be enough to elevate the overall experience.
- “The graphics are complemented by the gorgeous ambience and soundtrack that will continue to enthrall you throughout the entire campaign.”
- “Gorgeous pixel art graphics, with beautiful animations, as well as fancy special effects for abilities.”
- “Exploration is fun and the graphics are absolutely gorgeous, but progression can be really difficult without grinding out for new gear.”
- “An underworked mishmash of mechanics filled to the brim with monotonous tedium encompassed by a loose and linear storyline that crushes any attempt that the graphics and soundtrack will pull any survivors from this tragic accident.”
- “Avoid the game and the devs like the plague and don't be blinded by the fancy visuals; that's the only thing the game has going for it.”
- “Graphics are okay, it's pretty generic but has its own little charm.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often describing it as a chore due to slow monster respawn rates and a lack of engaging content after reaching max level. The need to farm for materials and gear is compounded by a poor interface and limited tutorials, making progression feel unnecessarily drawn out and repetitive. While some enjoy the exploration and crafting elements, the overall sentiment leans towards grinding being a significant detractor from the game's enjoyment.
- “There's not much to do after you reach max level unless you like grinding for legendary gear that boosts your character up.”
- “The game focuses on grinding, but it's a huge chore. The monster respawn rate is nowhere near enough, and you will be stuck trying to do quests.”
- “Farming for materials is day/night cycle gated (24-minute cycle), and materials from zone-exclusive night mobs are extra rare due to the shared spawn of generic night mobs and zone-exclusive mobs, yet they are largely required for later game content.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with numerous bugs and glitches reported, including visual and audio problems, as well as gameplay-affecting issues like invisible enemies and co-op instability. While some players find the experience enjoyable despite these flaws, many recommend waiting for further development before purchasing, as the game feels unfinished and requires more polish. Overall, it is acknowledged as an early access title, but the extent of the bugs may deter potential players.
- “Needs more time in the oven than it would be really good, a nice mix of Castlevania and Terraria, but as it stands, it's just really buggy and feels very half done.”
- “And truly flabbergasted if any of the glitches you experience ever get fixed.”
- “Some of the glitches I encountered were visual bugs, along with invisible enemies and audio bugs.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the ambient soundtrack as a highlight that enhances the overall experience, while others criticize it as generic or lacking entirely. Users noted that the sound effects, particularly for certain characters, detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the music is seen as a potential strength, but currently falls short for many players.
- “The graphics are complemented by the gorgeous ambience and soundtrack that will continue to enthrall you for the entirety of the campaign.”
- “+ good music and sound accompaniment.”
- “Can't wait for a boppin' soundtrack and all the upcoming additions in 1.0.”
- “An underworked mishmash of mechanics filled to the brim with monotonous tedium encompassed by a loose and linear storyline that crushes any attempt for the graphics and soundtrack to pull any survivors from this tragic accident.”
- “Music: generic”
- “Right now there is no music; sound effects are bad, especially that female mage with the blue hair – whenever she gets hit she squeals 'ouuuuuuh', horrible.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players report smooth performance and enjoyable mechanics, others have encountered numerous bugs and are awaiting updates for improvement.
- “This game runs smoothly, has very simple mechanics starting out, and a great variety of classes.”
- “I bought this a while ago and enjoyed it initially, though I encountered too many bugs. I decided to let it be and wait for updates and optimization.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Despite some quality of life issues, players find the game's art and overall design compelling enough to encourage replayability, indicating a strong draw to revisit the experience.
- “Yes, the game does have its shortcomings, and I believe it could use some TLC regarding quality of life improvements, but something has me drawn in to the art and the game's replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to try different strategies and approaches, making every replay a unique experience.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there isn't much incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes really diminish the replay value of the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a disconnect with the emotional aspect of the game, feeling that the slower, more deliberate gameplay contrasts sharply with their experiences in faster-paced titles like Dead Cells. The lack of engagement and the punitive nature of enemy contact detracts from their emotional investment in the game.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character design and abilities, highlighting the game's effective integration of therapeutic crafting and collection mechanics, which contribute to a satisfying character development experience.
- “I really love the character design, the abilities, the art, and it definitely has the therapeutic crafting and collection grind down pat.”