Myth Bearer
- November 10, 2020
- Moonskull Games
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Get on itch.io StoreMyth Bearer is an action-adventure game where you play as a young warrior chosen to wield the power of the mythical Bear Totem. Explore a vast open world, battle fierce enemies, and uncover the secrets of your tribe's ancient past. With a combination of combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration, Myth Bearer offers an immersive and engaging experience for players.
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of exploration and strategy, with simple mechanics that allow for a focus on gameplay rather than punishing difficulty.
- It features a rich, interconnected game world filled with secrets and a strong sense of progression, making each level up feel impactful.
- The game is well-crafted with nostalgic visuals and a compelling design that encourages careful planning and resource management.
- The game suffers from slow movement and awkward controls, which can make navigation tedious and frustrating at times.
- There are issues with healing mechanics and forced damage setups that can lead to frustrating deaths and slow progression.
- The UI could use improvements, as some elements are hard to read and provide insufficient feedback during gameplay.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered decent but not the main draw, with some players noting a slow start that picks up significantly towards the end. While the narrative may not be the focus, the engaging quests and strong sense of progression contribute positively to the overall experience.
“Interesting strategy with a great story.”
“The game content felt a little back-loaded - the game started kind of slow, but then a ton of stuff started happening and the story and abilities kind of spiral out of control towards the end, which was actually pretty fun.”
“Play this for the game, not for the story (there hardly is any).”
“The game content felt a little back-loaded - it started kind of slow, but then a ton of stuff started happening and the story and abilities kind of spiral out of control towards the end.”
“Has equipment upgrades, magic, secrets, and a decent story for what it is.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the developer's understanding of RPG soundscapes; however, some players found it irritating, though the option to turn it off is available.
“The developer understands what makes RPGs tick and creates fun music!”
“The music is engaging and adds a lot to the overall experience.”
“The music drove me nuts, but it can be turned off.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics that emphasize exploration and strategic planning, allowing players to progress by acquiring new items and skills. This approach aligns well with the metroidvania style, where unlocking new areas is contingent on defeating enemies and enhancing abilities.
“The mechanics are very simple, which is great, as you can focus on exploration and carefully planned strategy, allowing you to progress in the game.”
“A pretty cool take on metroidvania-style gameplay; you can only get so far without picking up a new item or skill, and then more areas naturally open up based on your ability to defeat the enemies standing in your way.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game manageable initially, appreciating the small world design that facilitates backtracking. However, as the game progresses, the repetitive nature of traversing the map can become tedious.
“It's not bad at first, but gets a bit tedious when you're running across the whole map back and forth.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their solid execution and thoughtful design, featuring appealing old-school visuals that enhance the overall experience.
“All in all, this is a very solid, well-thought-out indie game with nice old-school visuals.”
