Myst of Guatemala

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Hey there, fellow gamers! I am the indie developer for the game named "Myst of Guatemala" , which was inspired by a real historical event: The Guatemala Syphilis Experiment. From the 1940s to the 1970s, the US government conducted a series of unethical syphilis experiments on unsuspecting Guatemalans. Local prisoners were subjected to extremely dangerous substances, including drugs, viru…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The graphics are surprisingly nice for a low-cost horror game, enhancing the overall experience.
Puzzles are fair and well-designed, with helpful cues that prevent frustration.
The atmosphere and cute ghost character contribute to an enjoyable and charming gameplay experience.

The game features numerous jump scares that lack relevance to the story, detracting from the overall narrative.
Gameplay mechanics, such as the flashlight usage, can be confusing and not clearly explained.
There is a lack of essential features like a mouse sensitivity slider, which negatively impacts the gameplay experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The game's story is generally considered mediocre, with many players noting that it lacks depth and coherence, relying heavily on scattered notes for context. While the atmosphere and graphics are praised, the inclusion of irrelevant jump scares detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “Love the atmosphere, graphics, and the story.”
- “This game is filled with pointless jump scares that literally have no relevance to the story.”
- “The story itself is only mediocre, with very brief notes scattered throughout.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive quality and atmospheric design, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail, particularly in relation to puzzles and storytelling.
- “The graphics are incredibly impressive, and I truly loved how fair they were about things like puzzles.”
- “I love the atmospheric graphics and the story.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Gameplay features a charming little ghost character, but players may find it initially confusing due to the mechanics surrounding the flashlight, which functions as an item that must be swapped with others rather than being a constant light source.
- “The gameplay was a bit tricky to understand at first, because it was not clear that the flashlight is an item in the same way that keys and other items are; that is, your light source is not constantly in your hand, but has to be switched with other items when those other items need to be used.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its impressive graphics and engaging story as key elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “I love the atmosphere, graphics, and the story.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”