Mysterious Realms RPG

About

Mysterious Realms is a turn-based roguelike RPG about exploring the realms of mystery. Innovative combat system, random events, curious objects and many more awaits your party!

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music2 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The combat mechanics are unique and engaging, combining deck building and color matching elements that add depth to battles.
The game offers a fun, casual experience with a decent amount of content for its price, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
Despite its retro graphics, the game has a charming aesthetic and pleasant animations that contribute to its overall appeal.

The game suffers from poor design choices, including a frustrating interface and unreasonable loading times between turns.
The graphics and overall presentation feel outdated, reminiscent of 1990s games, which detracts from the experience.
There is a lack of depth in the gameplay and story, making it feel generic and uninspired, with limited replay value.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely considered generic, set in a typical fantasy world with minimal narrative depth. Players engage in short, mission-based quests that focus more on gameplay mechanics than on storytelling, with little emphasis on character development or overarching plot. While some enjoy the gameplay and puzzles, many reviewers note the lack of a compelling story as a significant drawback.
- “Your 2-member party is based in a small town and they leave to do single-dungeon missions.”
- “It's easy enough to get the hang of and I like the little riddles and puzzles you encounter in your missions.”
- “The missions I've done took 10-20 minutes each.”
- “It’s a generic fantasy quest in a generic fantasy land, don’t get too hung up on it and look at the pretty crystals instead.”
- “There is no real story to speak of (at least so far).”
- “There doesn't seem to be much of a story.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a solid core loop of combat, looting, and purchasing, enhanced by unique mechanics such as a deckbuilding and color-matching system involving crystals that add strategic depth. While the combat mechanics are engaging and well-explained in the tutorial, the overall game design has been criticized for being poorly executed, with some elements feeling unnecessary. Despite these flaws, the combat remains the standout aspect of the game.
- “Most importantly, the author managed to nail the core gameplay loop (kill, loot, buy, repeat), which is a tricky thing to accomplish, especially if this is their first project.”
- “The game employs some interesting mechanics with the use of colored crystals to deal damage and power abilities.”
- “Apart from the routine RPG gameplay with stats, inventory, attacks, and spells, there's a weird crystal mechanism that nobody asked for.”
- “Pretty simple mechanic offering different synergies between skills and crystals.”
- “The notable part of Mysterious Realms is its vaunted combat system, a fresh mix of deckbuilding and color matching mechanics.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The game's graphics are a blend of retro pixel art reminiscent of classic western RPGs and 1990s JRPGs, which some players find charming while others criticize as outdated for a 2018 release. While fans of retro gaming appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and its integration with the game's music, others feel that the graphics lack effort and do not justify the price point. Overall, opinions are divided, with some praising the retro style and others deeming it mediocre.
- “This is a retro pixel 2D RPG game that looks like a hybrid of a classic western RPG but with retro JRPG-like graphics.”
- “The whole game is retro in graphics and sounds, so if you love retro gaming, I highly recommend this game.”
- “What's more, the music and this type of graphic are adding magic to this game!”
- “The game was released in 2018, so there's really no excuse for using 1990's graphics; computers have advanced beyond that now.”
- “It's a shame to see the good design elements being wasted by low-effort graphics and some very mediocre interface and visual elements.”
- “$8.50 is far too much for retro pixel graphics, so I'm not going to suggest anyone plays this.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall experience, adding a magical quality that complements the appealing graphics. Overall, both the music and visuals are considered strong points of the game.
- “The music and graphics add a magical touch to this game!”
- “The graphics and music are really impressive.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the combat system is engaging and well-paced, striking a balance that prevents it from becoming tedious.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted by a genuinely funny closing message, which adds to the overall experience without overstaying its welcome.
- “The game ends with a genuinely funny message that leaves you smiling without overstaying its welcome.”
- “The humor is spot-on, with clever jokes that keep you laughing throughout the gameplay.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations that make every moment enjoyable.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability after completing the campaign and maxing out characters, primarily appealing to those interested in achieving 100% completion. However, it still provides several hours of enjoyment and challenge, making it a worthwhile addition to any collection.
- “Once you complete the campaign and max out your characters, there isn't much replay value unless you want to complete all the achievements. However, for the price, the game provides several hours of enjoyment and challenge, making it a good addition to any collection.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices and paths that encourage multiple playthroughs, keeping the experience fresh and engaging each time.”
- “With different character builds and strategies to explore, the replayability factor is high, allowing players to enjoy the game in new ways.”
- “Once you complete the campaign and max out your characters, there's not much replay value here unless you just want to complete all the achievements. However, for the price, the game provides several hours of enjoyment and challenge and would make a good addition to any collection.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found little incentive to play again. The lack of varied gameplay options really limits the replayability.”
- “While the game is fun initially, once you've seen everything it has to offer, there's not much left to draw you back in for a second playthrough.”