Myst of Guatemala

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Myst of Guatemala is a single player action game. It was developed by Craney and was released on August 8, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The graphics are surprisingly nice for a low-cost game, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
The puzzles are fair and well-designed, providing clear cues that enhance the gameplay experience.
The game offers a unique blend of humor and horror, making it a fun experience for casual players.

The game is filled with pointless jump scares that lack relevance to the story.
The animation quality is low, and the voice acting appears to be computer-generated, detracting from immersion.
There are issues with gameplay mechanics, such as unclear item usage and a lack of mouse sensitivity options.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as mediocre and fragmented, with brief notes that lack depth, though some players find it fascinating and appreciate the interesting puzzles. While the atmosphere and graphics are praised, the inclusion of irrelevant jump scares detracts from the overall narrative experience. The opening video is noted as well-executed, contributing positively to the game's storytelling.
- “Love the atmosphere, graphics, and the story.”
- “The story is fascinating, and I think some of the puzzles inside are very interesting.”
- “The sound effects are quite good, and there is a certain storyline; the opening video is well done.”
- “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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay features a charming little ghost and offers a mix of challenge and accessibility, though players may initially struggle with the mechanics of item management, particularly the flashlight. While the graphics are decent and most chapters are manageable, the fourth chapter presents a notable difficulty spike. Overall, the game has low replayability and some minor bugs, but these do not greatly detract from the experience.
- “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.”
- “In terms of the game itself, the graphics are decent, and the gameplay isn't too difficult, except for the fourth chapter, which can be a bit troublesome and complex—most of the time is spent in that chapter.”
- “Some drawbacks are also quite apparent: the replayability is low, there are a few bugs, but they don't significantly affect the overall gameplay experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The graphics are highly praised for their quality and atmospheric design, enhancing the overall experience of the game. While most users find the visuals impressive, some note that the graphics are merely decent in certain areas, particularly during more complex gameplay sections like the fourth chapter.
- “The graphics are insanely nice, and what I truly loved is how fair they were about things like puzzles.”
- “I love the atmospheric graphics and the story.”
- “In terms of the game itself, the graphics are decent.”
- “In terms of the game itself, the graphics are decent, and the gameplay isn't too difficult, except for the fourth chapter, which can be a bit troublesome and complex—most of the time is spent in that chapter.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and engaging story, contributing to an immersive gaming experience.
- “I love the atmospheric graphics and the story.”
- “The ambiance of the game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with some users noting the presence of bugs; however, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The replayability is low, which makes it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences really diminishes the replay value.”