Mistward
- October 12, 2023
- Sokpop Collective
- 7h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Mistward" is a single-player Fantasy Strategy game that takes about 7 hours to beat. As a survival city-builder, you must create light sources to repel a poisonous mist, build houses for humans to help you, and explore an island to find a way out. With a chill complexity, the game features over 40 resources and constructions, and more than 5 different biomes to discover.
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a charming art style and a unique concept that many players find enjoyable.
- It offers a fun and engaging gameplay loop focused on resource management and exploration.
- Despite its current issues, players see a lot of potential for improvement and are excited for future updates.
- The game feels abandoned, with no updates or support from the developers for several months.
- The user interface and controls are frustrating, requiring precise clicking and lacking quality of life features.
- Progression is unbalanced, leading to a grindy experience that can become tedious over time.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and enjoyable loops, providing a sense of constant progress that keeps players invested even after completing the game. However, some users noted that while the core gameplay is well-designed and fun, the controls can be frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
“Brilliant game that focuses on gameplay and fun.”
“This is really fun and engaging as a gameplay loop, and has a constant sense of progress.”
“I like the game mechanics, and after finishing the game, I still continue to play it while abandoning the beacons.”
“The main gameplay loop in this game (that is, the gameplay after the first few hours, but before the endgame) is quite repetitive and lacks depth.”
“This takes the bones of Stacklands and combines it with a similar gameplay system to Mine Survival (the Android game), but it feels unoriginal and uninspired.”
“I really love Sokpop, and this is the second game they've created that has such an amazing idea behind it, and such well-tuned gameplay, but the controls are so awful that you just don't want to play it.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their cute and satisfying art style, characteristic of sokpop games. While some players emphasize the depth of gameplay over graphical complexity, the overall aesthetic is well-received and aligns with expectations. However, there are requests for better audio and graphics controls for a more seamless experience.
“As usual, the art style is so cute and satisfying!”
“I love the art style and concept of this game.”
“Obviously, the graphics and music are exactly what you'd expect from Sokpop--cute and amazing.”
“Ignore the graphics; the game is deeper than you think. It's simple, but it's complicated.”
“I'd love to see audio and graphics controls so I don't have to save my game, exit to the main menu, and then reopen my game just to turn down the volume.”
“The graphics and music are exactly what you'd expect from Sokpop—cute and amazing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's automation features are plagued by bugs, leading to a frustrating experience that feels overly controlled and micromanaged.
“The automation system is a micromanaging nightmare and filled with bugs.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
“The game is plagued by stability issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story begins with an engaging and tranquil exploration of shipwrecks, leaving players curious about its depth as they navigate and learn the mechanics of the game.
“I don't know yet how deep the story goes, because I'm still exploring the wonderfully chill shipwreck beginnings, over and over again, trying to figure out how all the tech works.”
“The narrative is beautifully woven, with each character adding depth and intrigue to the overall experience.”
“I was captivated by the twists and turns in the plot, making it hard to put the game down.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the characters to be one-dimensional and their motivations unclear, which made it difficult to care about the outcome.”
“The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises, leaving me feeling underwhelmed.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its charm and quality, aligning perfectly with the cute aesthetic typical of sokpop's style.
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
“The soundtrack is catchy and memorable, making every moment in the game feel special.”
“The blend of whimsical tunes and atmospheric sounds enhances the overall charm of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious, and they suggest that quality of life improvements could enhance the overall experience and reduce the monotony.
“There is a lot of quality of life improvements needed that would make playing this cute little game a lot less tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself spending more time grinding than actually enjoying the gameplay.”
