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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a compelling blend of exploration and strategy, with a complex and interconnected world rich in secrets.
- Combat mechanics encourage thoughtful decision-making, making each encounter meaningful and impactful for progression.
- It's a well-crafted indie game with nostalgic 8-bit visuals and a fun soundtrack, providing great value for its price.
- The game suffers from slow movement and awkward controls, which can make navigation tedious.
- There are design issues, such as forced damage setups and limited healing options, leading to frustrating deaths during progression.
- The single save slot can be limiting, and some UI elements, like the pixel font, are hard to read, affecting the overall experience.
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as decent but not the main draw, with some players noting it starts slowly before ramping up significantly towards the end. While the narrative may not be the focus, the engaging gameplay, quest exploration, and sense of progression contribute positively to the overall experience.
“Interesting strategy with a great story.”
“Play this for the game, not for the story (there hardly is any)”
“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.”
“Has equipment upgrades, magic, secrets, and a decent story for what it is.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its fun and engaging quality that aligns with RPG elements. 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 drove me nuts, but it can be turned off.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics that encourage exploration and strategic planning, allowing players to progress by acquiring new items and skills. This approach offers a refreshing take on 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, so you can 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, then more areas naturally open up based on your ability to defeat the enemies standing in your way.”
- grinding4 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 makes backtracking feel less tedious. However, as the game progresses, the repetitive nature of traversing the map can become monotonous.
“It's not bad at first, but gets a bit tedious when you're running across the whole map back and forth.”
“It's not bad at first, but gets a bit tedious when you're running across the whole map back and forth.”
- graphics2 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.”
