Mystik Belle

A whimsical and charming take on the Metroidvania formula, Mystik Belle’s infusion of puzzle solving elements make it feel much fresher than many of its genre stablemates.

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Mystik Belle is a metroidvania-style action game set in the halls of a mystical academy. As Belle, a student with a knack for getting into trouble, players must uncover the cause of a magical chaos erupting throughout the school. With numerous spells to learn and a wide range of enemies to face, it's up to Belle to save the day with quick thinking and even quicker reflexes.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 227 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Charming pixel art and animations that evoke nostalgia for 90s games.
Engaging mix of Metroidvania exploration and point-and-click adventure puzzles.
Fun and witty dialogue with a lighthearted story that keeps players entertained.

Extremely short gameplay, often completed in under ten hours, which may not justify the price.
Frustrating inventory management system that limits item carrying capacity, leading to excessive backtracking.
Platforming mechanics can feel clunky and imprecise, making some sections frustrating to navigate.

gameplay
98 mentions
20 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a blend of metroidvania and point-and-click mechanics, offering a charming experience with simple yet solid mechanics. While the game features enjoyable exploration and puzzle-solving elements, many players find the combat basic and the platforming mechanics clunky, leading to some frustration with navigation and progression. Overall, the game is appreciated for its visual style and humor, but it could benefit from deeper mechanics and clearer guidance on certain gameplay elements.
- “Other than that, it's really well designed; the game guides you naturally through mechanics without some long explanations you forget about immediately after the tutorial. This is basic yet good game design, a precious rare pearl nowadays.”
- “It's a unique and well-executed combination of a 'metroidvania' and traditional point-and-click adventure game, with wonderful sprite-work, charming characters and atmosphere, fun gameplay, and smart puzzles.”
- “A great little metroidvania with simple gameplay, catchy music, charming visuals, humorous characters, and a reasonable price.”
- “The gameplay is kind of a mixed bag.”
- “However, the gameplay was pretty basic overall and I would have liked some more avenues of progression.”
- “Leading you to run smack into the problem of needing to read and play the game entirely through a gameplay guide in order to finish it without revisiting the room like 8 times in total, once or twice per mobility powerup you get.”
graphics
68 mentions
44 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art and nostalgic 90s aesthetic, reminiscent of classic SNES and Genesis titles. Reviewers highlight the vibrant colors, detailed artwork, and smooth animations, contributing to an overall delightful visual experience. While some minor issues were noted, the graphics are generally considered a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “Really clever and well designed, with very charming graphics, with one of the best pixel arts that I have ever seen.”
- “Beautiful pixel graphics, lovely chiptune music, old school gameplay - love it.”
- “The graphics are really nice, as is the chiptune style music.”
- “Minor graphics corruption and other issues.”
- “The art style for the game is pretty cute; however, art assets aren't the only component of a game.”
- “Cute graphics, but the platforming requires being too far onto the edge of the platforms at times that it just isn’t fun.”
story
64 mentions
38 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as charming, amusing, and well-written, featuring a light-hearted narrative centered around the protagonist, Belle, who is framed for a magical mishap and must recover ingredients for a brew. While the plot is relatively simple and sometimes inconsistent in tone, it offers engaging dialogue and multiple endings, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of fetch quests and light point-and-click mechanics, making for an enjoyable journey that doesn't take itself too seriously.
- “The story is simple, but enjoyable; the bosses are challenging and the game is short enough not to overstay its welcome.”
- “It is the story of the titular Belle, a student at the Hagmore Magic Academy, who is framed for ruining the Waplurgisnacht brew on the night of a very important ritual and is charged with recovering the ingredients in order to make a new one.”
- “Its a fun journey that tells an interesting story while not taking itself too seriously.”
- “I had to look up what to do twice because of some light point-and-click issues: once had to interact with the same item multiple times to be able to grab it, another time because after progressing the story enough you are suddenly able to find an item where there wasn't one before.”
- “The tone of the game is inconsistent, sometimes seriously straying off its usually kid-friendly story and dialogue, and I'm still confused as to why this was made.”
- “This allows the game to heavily hint at what you’re supposed to do next, but it also means that if you’re diligent in talking to everyone, the puzzles quickly become more similar to an MMORPG fetch quest situation rather than a riddle you’re solving on your own.”
music
60 mentions
47 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic chiptune style, reminiscent of 90s SNES and Genesis titles, while also incorporating modern elements. Reviewers highlight the catchy and enjoyable soundtrack, with specific mentions of standout tracks, particularly in underwater sections. Overall, the music complements the charming visuals and gameplay, although some players noted a desire for a longer soundtrack.
- “The soundtrack is a banger!”
- “The music in the underwater part is also a real banger.”
- “This game is a fun throwback to games of old, amazingly beautiful and cute pixel art, a catchy and funky chiptune soundtrack and most importantly some awesome oldschool platforming action.”
- “The game could also use a longer soundtrack.”
- “Old Commodore style arpeggio music that might get grating after a while, especially if you find yourself stuck on what to do next.”
- “The music, or at least what music there is, is quite good.”
humor
26 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent sense of humor, featuring funny dialogues and charming characters that enhance the overall experience. Players enjoy the creative puzzles and humorous interactions with NPCs, which add depth and entertainment to the gameplay. The combination of engaging storytelling and lighthearted humor makes it a delightful metroidvania adventure.
- “It's easy to get a little lost in what items are for what, and the sprite size makes the platforming a little clunky, but it is overall a fun and hilarious gem of a game.”
- “The dialogues are always fun and sometimes hilarious, if you take the time to talk to them.”
- “Really funny and lovely game for 4-6 hours, cool story, several quests with items and combining, level up with increased damage and health, a few bosses and upgrades of skills after beating them, awesome looking world and main hero, I mean little heroine :) as she sweeps aside her enemies with her broom, it's very cute and humorous, but seems very painful for foes at the same time.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its charming Halloween theme, enhanced by beautiful sprite-work and engaging character design. Reviewers appreciate the unique blend of metroidvania and point-and-click adventure elements, which create an immersive experience that rewards exploration and puzzle-solving. Overall, it is considered a delightful choice for those seeking a short yet atmospheric gaming experience.
- “It's a unique and well-executed combination of a 'metroidvania' and traditional point and click adventure game, with wonderful sprite-work, charming characters, and atmosphere, fun gameplay, and smart puzzles.”
- “I instantly fell in love with this cute game, the concept of an adventure/platform hybrid, and the Halloween atmosphere pervading the game.”
- “If you like the atmosphere, the graphics, and the universe, you'll enjoy spending time in this game, and this time will be rewarded by progressively expanding your area of exploration and your possibilities.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to simplistic gunplay and a steep difficulty spike at the first boss, leading to tedious gameplay that detracts from overall enjoyment. This combination of factors has caused some to lose interest in continuing the game.
- “The gunplay is too simplistic, and once you get to the first boss, the difficulty spikes steeply. In this fight, it’s almost impossible to not get hit and requires a lot of tedious jumping and shooting, which was so unsatisfying I decided I didn’t want to play anymore.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to run smoothly on laptops, indicating effective optimization for that platform.
- “It runs smoothly on my laptop.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is somewhat compromised by less precise platforming mechanics and reported glitches with keybinding, though many players still express overall satisfaction with the experience.
- “The platforming isn't as tight as it could be regarding jumping, and there are apparently some glitches with keybinding (I wouldn't know, I use a gamepad).”