Myha: Return to the Lost Island
- April 14, 2019
- Simon Says: Play!
- 15h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Myha: Return to the Lost Island," players explore a mysterious island on a faraway moon as a Tongolian cosmonaut. After following a distress signal, they find themselves in an unfamiliar world with a strange black cube artifact. The game features challenging puzzles and a captivating sci-fi story, taking players on a thrilling journey across the universe to uncover the purpose behind their arrival on this enigmatic moon.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a well-implemented day/night cycle that enhances the atmosphere.
- Puzzles are challenging and require thoughtful exploration, making for a satisfying gameplay experience.
- The game successfully captures the essence of Myst-like adventures, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The day/night cycle can be frustrating, as visibility during the night is poor and the flashlight is ineffective.
- Many puzzles lack clear logic or clues, leading to confusion and reliance on walkthroughs.
- Audio issues, such as muffled voice messages, detract from the overall experience and make it difficult to follow the narrative.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their beauty and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive visuals, varied terrain, and immersive environments. While some players experienced minor technical issues and felt that the graphics could hinder puzzle-solving, the general consensus is that the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment. The game's graphics are particularly commendable given that it was developed by a one-man team.
“The scenery and settings were beautiful, and the terrain was fairly varied for a geographically limited space.”
“The graphics, the sounds, the movement, the environment, and the general 'feel' of the game was fantastic.”
“I'm impressed with the quality of the graphics for a one-man team game.”
“I am not sure exactly why I had such problems with visuals in this game.”
“It's full of very challenging, not very intuitive puzzles which the graphics do little to help with.”
“Playing at low quality on a laptop is a disadvantage to puzzle solving, not just visuals.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it confusing and lacking a clear narrative, while others appreciate its connection to the broader lore of the previous games in the series. Although it can be enjoyed as a standalone title, familiarity with earlier installments enhances the experience. Overall, the game is praised for its intriguing world and challenging puzzles, appealing to fans of complex storytelling in adventure games.
“Although Myha is a standalone game and can be played without playing the first two games, the plot, the background, and one of the characters make much more sense if you know the story of the first two games.”
“Despite the lack of optimization with the real-time graphics and minor technical issues with the UI and audio (which wasn't an obstacle to play and enjoy the whole game), Myha is a great puzzle game with an intriguing story and an interesting world.”
“If you are a fan of Myst-style point-and-click and real-time 3D adventure exploration puzzle-solving games with an awesome sci-fi story (that is part of a much bigger universe, the Black Cube series), then I highly recommend picking this up!”
“The plot didn't make any sense; I didn't understand it, and there really wasn't a storyline to follow.”
“Although Myha is a standalone game and can be played without the first two games, the plot, the background, and one of the characters make much more sense if you know the story of the first two games.”
“I know nothing about the story or how the game actually is, because for whatever reason the developers decided that:”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing quality and effective implementation, enhancing the atmosphere of various locations. Reviewers appreciate how it fades in and out, creating a more immersive experience compared to the looping tracks in previous titles. Overall, the soundtrack encourages thoughtful engagement and connection with the game's scenes.
“The music here fades in and out, whereas in the other games in the black cube series, it tends to loop constantly.”
“The music is perfect and truly adds great atmosphere to the different locations throughout the isle.”
“I also liked how the music in this game was implemented.”
“The music here fades in and out, whereas in the other games in the Black Cube series, it tends to loop constantly.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, "Myha" shows potential but suffers from significant stability issues, including crashes and freezes that detract from the gameplay experience. While some users report only minor UI glitches, the prevailing sentiment highlights a need for improvements to enhance stability.
“Myha looked promising, but it does crash and freeze frequently.”
“The glitches make it too unstable and take away the fun.”
“There are some minor glitches in the UI, but nothing too serious.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers 10 to 15 hours of puzzle-solving, with additional time for exploration and discovering numerous secrets, enhancing the overall experience. The settings closely align with the gameplay mechanics, creating a cohesive environment for players.
“Gameplay and settings are very much alike.”
“Expect about 10 to 15 hours of gameplay to figure out the puzzles, more if you enjoy taking your time exploring.”
“There are also many secrets to discover that will add to the gameplay.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its exceptional music, which effectively complements the various locations throughout the isle, creating an immersive experience for players.
“The music is perfect and truly adds great atmosphere to the different locations throughout the isle.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere lacks any real tension or excitement, leaving me feeling disconnected.”
“The environments are bland and forgettable, which severely detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While "myha" suffers from some optimization issues related to real-time graphics and minor technical glitches in the UI and audio, these do not significantly hinder the overall enjoyment of the game, which features engaging puzzles and a captivating narrative.
“Despite the lack of optimization with the real-time graphics and minor technical issues with the UI and audio (which weren't obstacles to playing and enjoying the whole game), myha is a great puzzle game with an intriguing story and an interesting world.”
