Myrmidon

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Myrmidon is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Studio Popote and was released on March 7, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Myrmidon is a co-op puzzle-platformer inspired by stop-motion animated films. You and your teammate take on the roles of a seasoned animator and his new puppet in an adventure full of wonders. What do you prefer: pulling off daring acrobatics under the spotlight, or pulling the strings of an imaginary world from behind the scenes? Explore the world through two unique perspectives THE ANIMAT…

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Audience ScoreBased on 438 reviews

graphics41 positive mentions

stability72 negative mentions

The game features a unique and creative concept that allows for interesting cooperative gameplay between the animator and the puppet.
Visually stunning with beautiful graphics and art design, creating an immersive experience.
Despite its bugs, many players found the game enjoyable and fun to play with friends, often leading to laughter and memorable moments.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it difficult to play and often unplayable, especially during critical moments.
There is a lack of optimization, resulting in low frame rates and performance issues even on high-end PCs.
The absence of a save feature and unskippable cutscenes can lead to frustrating experiences, especially when players encounter game-breaking bugs.

stability
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly impact gameplay, particularly in critical areas like the lighthouse and object placement. While some players found the experience enjoyable despite the instability, many reported issues such as lag, unresponsive controls, and inability to save progress, leading to frustration. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial optimization and bug fixes to enhance stability and playability.
- “Game is an absolute buggy mess, I'm not going to criticize the gameplay and story because I can't even get to experience it without the absolute myriad of bugs.”
- “The most buggy and unenjoyable game I ever experienced in my professional gaming career, damn my character got bugged every 2 minutes, great idea but poorly executed.”
- “Very buggy, couldn't even start the game properly.”
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
29%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, with many reviewers noting the impressive visuals and immersive environments. However, performance issues such as lag and bugs are frequently mentioned, particularly due to the game's high default graphics settings, which can hinder playability on less powerful systems. Overall, while the visuals are a standout feature, they are marred by technical challenges that need addressing for an optimal experience.
- “The graphics when you're the puppet are so immersive and majestic, and the intricacy of the puppeteer's environment evokes awe.”
- “We were blown away by the visuals and we frequently stopped to just enjoy the surroundings.”
- “The art style is beautiful, and the direction is very good.”
- “There is not a way to lower graphics, so you need a very beefy computer to even make it work at all.”
- “My PC is well over the recommended configuration, but I still only got about 30 FPS, and changing the graphics to the lowest setting actually made it worse somehow.”
- “The game has performance issues, but this should be fine if you have at least a somewhat newer graphics card.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by innovative mechanics and engaging puzzles, which many players found enjoyable and unique, especially in co-op mode. However, it is marred by significant technical issues, including lag, bugs, and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience and can lead to frustrating gameplay. While the concept and art style are praised, players emphasize the need for better optimization and polish to fully realize its potential.
- “It’s got a really cool and unique mechanic that kept us hooked the whole time.”
- “It features some really cool mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “The atmosphere is really nice (both as the puppet and as the animator) and the gameplay is fun.”
- “Game is an absolute buggy mess; I'm not going to criticize the gameplay and story because I can't even get to experience it without the myriad of bugs.”
- “Basic game mechanics break all the time, so you have to restart the entire game over and over again from the start.”
- “This constant hassle severely disrupts the gameplay experience.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's story is generally praised for its unique and beautiful concept, but many players feel it lacks depth and clarity, often describing it as short or non-existent. While some appreciate the engaging cutscenes and the potential for a richer narrative, numerous bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating for players to fully engage with the story. Overall, there is a strong desire for more detailed storytelling and polish to enhance the game's narrative experience.
- “Its a beautiful story so far and fun game to play with a friend!”
- “Focus on the story and concept of the game; it is unique and beautiful, and that is really the hardest element of game design. Developers, you should be proud; I will support you and your journey!”
- “Very amazing artwork and story with a charming environment.”
- “Game is an absolute buggy mess; I'm not going to criticize the gameplay and story because I can't even get to experience it without the absolute myriad of bugs.”
- “Storyline can be brought out more and in detail; it would be great to make it longer.”
- “Overall, I love the idea, only if the devs put some more time into it and had at least closest friends as playtesters for the game so they could iron out at least all the gameplay issues and maybe put some more thought into the story, but I don't know if that was the primary point.”
optimization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting numerous bugs, lag, and performance issues that make it feel unfinished. Many players noted that the game demands high system requirements despite being poorly optimized, leading to frustrating experiences even on capable hardware. While some found enjoyment in the concept, the consensus is that significant optimization improvements are necessary for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “Yes, it’s a little buggy and could definitely benefit from better optimization, but it’s important to remember that this is a demo and a student project.”
- “8/10 game, insane potential in this idea, just needs a ton more optimization, but the base blueprint is great!”
- “An amazing game, I know some here complain about the performance but I still had fun even on my old computer from 2020, playing the game at lowest settings and still only getting sub 10 frames a second.”
- “Cutscenes look awkward, the game is way too unoptimized; it just feels very unfinished.”
- “No optimization, countless bugs, one of which was that we didn't have any music other than in the main menu.”
- “Poorly optimized and tons of bugs just within the tutorial.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its glitches and ragdoll physics, which lead to amusing moments despite some frustrating gameplay elements. Players often find themselves laughing at the absurdity of broken mechanics and the challenges of placing objects, turning potential annoyances into sources of delight. Overall, while the game suffers from optimization issues, its goofiness and comedic moments provide a lighthearted experience.
- “The sticks on the lighthouse are broken beyond belief, but so hilarious if you just enjoy the goofiness.”
- “Had some issues loading in at first but just swapped hosting with my friend and we were able to play. The most frustrating thing was trying to place the platforms/sticks as the animator; it had my friend and I dying laughing at the awful placement attempts I had tried.”
- “This game is laggy for now unfortunately, but besides that, it was really funny; it has great design too.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is generally praised for being inspirational and well-fitting with the graphics, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users reported bugs that led to missing music during gameplay, and there were suggestions for a more extensive soundtrack. Despite these issues, the positive reception of the music remains a highlight for many players.
- “I liked it, the soundtrack is inspirational.”
- “Great game, I loved the music as well.”
- “No optimization, countless bugs, one of which was that we didn't have any music other than in the main menu.”
- “On the fourth try, we were finally able to do the tutorial, but I had no music and my duo was sent back to the lobby after a few minutes.”
- “So far we have experienced one bug, but the graphics and music fit really well together.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted through beautifully crafted designs and environments, showcasing potential in the dual perspective concept. However, some users feel that the depth of character exploration, particularly from the puppet's side, is lacking despite the strong visual and world-building elements.
- “I really like the character designs and the dual POV concept has a lot of potential.”
- “The character design and world-building were cool, but sadly I didn't see much from the puppet's side.”
- “The environments, character designs, and sound design are beautifully crafted!”
- “The character design and world-building were cool, but sadly I didn't see anything from the puppet's side.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, particularly appreciating the heartwarming portrayal of the animator and stop-motion character's unique perspectives. However, the lack of checkpoints or a save feature has led to frustration, with some expressing that it has caused them to feel genuinely upset while playing.
- “I think the concept of animator and stop-motion character fits really well, and the fact that they see the world in their unique ways was heartwarming.”
- “Love the concept and the game is really refreshing, but good golly, we need checkpoints or a save button because restarting from the literal beginning has made me cry gently into my controller, and I so want to finish the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its charm and enjoyment, enhancing the overall gameplay experience for both the puppet and animator roles.
- “The atmosphere is really nice, both as the puppet and as the animator, and the gameplay is fun.”