Mythargia
- February 20, 2023
- RunByCoffee
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Mythargia is a single-player platformer with a captivating story. As a journalist, explore an abandoned island connecting two dimensions, uncovering its buried history and solving puzzles. Assist the island's inhabitants in the nightmare dimension to earn their trust and gather information for your breakthrough story."
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Reviews
- Engaging story with a mysterious atmosphere and beautiful pixel art that draws players in.
- The game features a unique mechanic of writing articles based on collected evidence, adding depth to the exploration.
- Short and sweet gameplay that is well-paced, making it a great option for casual gamers looking for a quick yet enjoyable experience.
- Gameplay mechanics, such as hit detection and platforming, can be frustrating and poorly explained, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- The game is quite short, with some players wishing for a longer experience or more content to explore.
- There are several technical issues, including grammar errors and a problematic font choice that can hinder readability.
- story33 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story in Mythargia is generally praised for its intriguing and engaging narrative, set against a backdrop of exploration and light puzzles. Players appreciate the unique "build-a-newspaper-story" mechanic and the atmospheric presentation, although some note that the linearity and simplicity of gameplay can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a captivating detective story that unfolds as players uncover clues, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of mystery and adventure.
“Mythargia is mainly an exploration, side-scrolling platformer with light puzzles and an intriguing story.”
“An unsettling atmosphere, intriguing story, and gorgeous art design makes it a worthy purchase.”
“The storyline is pretty interesting and the pace at which you discover new information about the island makes it feel like you're really uncovering the mystery of what happened there.”
“A bit too linear, a bit too easy, and a bit unwilling to let the player do more than just walk around and read notes, it all falls to the story to carry the experience, and while it’s definitely a good story, you can generally find better.”
“Subpar story presentation and interesting but underutilized mechanics bring down the experience to an average level.”
“Mythargia's a gnarly interactive story that sees you exploring scenes of grisly murders as you try to piece the story together.”
- atmosphere13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its incredible artwork, engaging mystery, and unsettling yet captivating ambiance. Reviewers highlight the effective use of dark visuals and sound design, which enhance the overall experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of atmospheric storytelling. Despite some minor gameplay concerns, the rich atmosphere and intriguing narrative keep players immersed and entertained.
“The artwork is incredible, the atmosphere and mystery are spooky and engaging.”
“An unsettling atmosphere, intriguing story, and gorgeous art design make it a worthy purchase.”
“Mythargia brings to the table an interesting story premise, incredible atmosphere, and some charming retro 2D pixel art style.”
“The atmosphere is a bit dark for my eyesight, especially when it comes to spotting the bear traps, so make sure to listen to the sound effects.”
“It has a creepy atmosphere and it's paced well.”
“The enemies don't pose much of a threat and the bear traps could be removed from the game, but the atmosphere and story manage to keep things a little tense.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of light adventure and platforming elements, focusing on item collection and story progression through unique mechanics like building a newspaper story. While the controls are simple and the learning curve is gentle, some players found the mechanics underexplained and the story presentation lacking. Overall, the game offers a solid, albeit brief, experience with engaging puzzles and an intriguing plot.
“The 'build-a-newspaper-story' game mechanic was super fun and original.”
“A fun game; a very intriguing plot; and a side-scrolling semi-platformer gameplay with some additional, very unique elements.”
“The core mechanic of the game, collecting evidence, is pretty strong and the puzzles are engaging but not too hard.”
“The game could have definitely explained the mechanics of choosing photos for the article a lot better.”
“Although the game’s gameplay suggests a platformer, it’s actually a light adventure game.”
“This put my total playtime for completion at around 2 and a half hours, which isn't a lot of gameplay time, but I'd say it's pretty solid for the price point.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in *Mythargia* are highly praised for their incredible pixel art style, which effectively creates a spooky and engaging atmosphere. The combination of well-executed visuals and an enthralling soundtrack enhances the overall experience, drawing players into its mysterious narrative. While some players noted a desire for more puzzles, the charming retro aesthetic and immersive sound design contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“The artwork is incredible, the atmosphere and mystery are spooky and engaging.”
“The music and art of the game were really great and even though I usually am not the type to like pixel art styles, the compositions and imagery often really impressed me.”
“The pixel graphics are well done, and the music is enthralling.”
“Mythargia brings to the table an interesting story premise, incredible atmosphere and some charming retro 2D pixel art style.”
“I love the graphics and the storyline is really easy to get absorbed into.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the enthralling ambient soundtrack and its ability to enhance the atmosphere, some find it repetitive and annoying due to its short loop. Overall, the combination of pixel art and music is praised for creating an impressive and immersive experience, particularly in the context of the game's detective and puzzle elements.
“The pixel graphics are well done, and the music is enthralling.”
“The music and art of the game were really great, and even though I usually am not the type to like pixel art styles, the compositions and imagery often really impressed me.”
“It's a fantastic detective/puzzle game, with great pixel art and soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is annoying and plays on a short loop, making it get stuck in your head.”
“The music can be remedied by disabling it altogether.”
“There weren't any jumpscares in this game; when you encounter nightmare creatures, all you get is creepy music.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report that exiting the game can be buggy when using a controller, although overall performance is stable when running through Proton.
“Runs great through Proton.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
“Trying to exit the game is pretty buggy with a controller, and I don't know why.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I've encountered several glitches that disrupt gameplay and make it frustrating.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings, ensuring players remain entertained for an extended period.
“It'll keep you entertained for a good amount of time and has replayability with multiple endings.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that lead to different outcomes, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With its branching storylines and numerous side quests, you'll find yourself wanting to replay it to explore every possibility.”
