MythForce

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 510 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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Despite some difficult to ignore flaws, Gamers who spent any part of their childhood in the eighties or for one reason or another harbor a fascination for that era of entertainment have plenty of reason to check out MythForce.
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MythForce is a role-playing game with both single-player and multiplayer/co-op options, offering good game mechanics, impressive graphics, and a catchy soundtrack. Inspired by classic Saturday morning cartoons, players explore a replayable dungeon, battling enemies and leveling up to obtain powerful weapons and magic. However, the game can be quite buggy and grinding is to be expected. Each defeat sends players back to the beginning, but with increased strength, making for a true roguelike experience.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 510 reviews
gameplay53 positive mentions
grinding33 negative mentions
  • The game captures the nostalgic 80s cartoon vibe perfectly, with great visuals and a fun soundtrack.
  • Multiplayer is easy to set up and enhances the overall experience, making it more enjoyable with friends.
  • The variety of character classes and abilities adds depth to gameplay, allowing for different playstyles.
  • The gameplay loop can become repetitive quickly, with limited level variety and enemy types.
  • The game feels unpolished, with bugs and issues related to hit detection and network connectivity.
  • Progression can feel grindy, and the lack of meaningful rewards for runs may deter players from continuing.
  • gameplay147 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fun core mechanics and unique character abilities, while others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking challenge, and suffering from bugs and connectivity issues. Although the art style and audio elements are praised, the overall gameplay experience is often described as mediocre, with comparisons made to better-coordinated titles in the genre like Vermintide. Players express hope for future content and improvements, but many feel the game currently falls short of its potential.

    • “The gameplay itself is fun and entertaining and has enough features to not become boring soon.”
    • “The art is wonderful, and the gameplay is very satisfying - music and voices are fun too - it does exactly what it says it will, and I'm enjoying the hell out of it!”
    • “The clever combination of cooperative shooter and roguelike mechanics paired with a super unique presentation make for a game that is as memorable and interesting as it is fun to play.”
    • “But for gameplay, which is more important, no, I cannot recommend this.”
    • “Unfortunately, behind a cute picture hides a 'not so cute' gameplay.”
    • “It's really a shame the lack of gameplay is so severe, as the voice acting and interactions and art and everything about the game is good.”
  • graphics141 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant and nostalgic 80s cartoon aesthetic, with many players praising the art style, fluid animations, and overall visual presentation. The visuals effectively evoke a sense of nostalgia while complementing the gameplay, making it a visually appealing experience for fans of retro aesthetics. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are impressive, the gameplay can feel repetitive, potentially overshadowing the visual charm.

    • “The game boasts beautiful graphics, fluid animations, and seamlessly integrated mechanics.”
    • “The visuals of the game, the way the environments are lit and rendered are absolutely stunning as well.”
    • “They really nailed the graphics and I love the voice acting.”
    • “There are multiple areas in the game with their own aesthetic, but within each area, it feels like you see the same 6 rooms infinitely.”
    • “It just doesn't feel like it's ready for release, and tests my patience with every step, which is a shame because the premise, art style, and presentation of this game are everything that I should love.”
    • “More development may help this game really stand out, and I feel a lot of love for the 80s in this with the art style, and it is fairly polished for what it is, but it needs time to grow, which I hope it will.”
  • music58 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many praising its fantastic soundtrack and nostalgic 80s aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the catchy tunes and voice acting, which contribute to the game's charm, although some have noted that the tempo may not always align well with gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the game's artistic and emotional appeal.

    • “Amazing soundtrack”
    • “The music is fantastic, the combat is great and I love how they give you a reason to actually keep playing.”
    • “The art and music in this game is phenomenal, and the intro video is one of the best intros I've ever seen to a video game.”
    • “The sound is terrible, you can't hear enemies behind you, the music doesn't fit the game, the progression of the city (upgrades) feels so grindy and basic.”
    • “Cons: very repetitive, boring map design, most times you wait for enemies to spawn in a small space, looting makes you backtrack, sound design and music is very bad, you can't hear enemies behind you, the game repeats the same shop rooms but makes them bigger than regular dungeons so you waste time.”
    • “Voice overs, music (well done music but tempo too slow in my opinion for gameplay, I play with it off), sound effects, top stuff.”
  • story50 mentions

    The game's story is generally viewed as underwhelming, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate the potential for expansion and express a desire for deeper character development and more engaging missions, others find the storyline to be repetitive and lacking in substance. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game is enjoyable, its story does not significantly enhance the experience.

    • “The story line is just amazing.”
    • “I'm having a lot of fun although I wish there was more story about the characters and the land.”
    • “This hybrid between a roguelite and an episodic story was fascinating, and even I, who generally do not like the 'rogue' genre, had a good time.”
    • “I just think that once you have finished the story, there is little to draw you back.”
    • “The storyline is about as meh as all of these games.”
    • “It's a 'story' to motivate your pass through a particular run, nothing more.”
  • grinding33 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and excessive, particularly in the late game where players report needing to invest many hours to achieve meaningful upgrades. While some enjoy the grind as part of the roguelite experience, many feel that the progression system lacks impact and that the costs for upgrades are disproportionately high, leading to a frustrating gameplay loop. Overall, the enjoyment of grinding seems to depend on individual player preferences, with some finding it fun while others view it as a chore.

    • “The increasing difficulty requires extensive grinding to prove your worth.”
    • “Upgrades are still massively overpriced: 5 weapons, 23 perks, 30 trinkets and 18 constellation slots all with 4 tiers to upgrade, plus 1 million gold worth of skins and voice lines. To obtain 1 million gold, it takes hours and hours of grinding, and maxing your constellation by converting rare shards would cost over 50 million gold.”
    • “After 40+ hours of grinding, I am barely halfway to 'maxing' one of the four characters.”
  • stability25 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and unpolished, with issues such as invisible barriers, glitches affecting gameplay mechanics, and unreliable gamepad controls. While some players report that the game runs smoothly overall and has improved with updates, many still encounter minor but frustrating bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, the game requires patience due to its residual jank and performance issues.

    • “A game that rewards patience and positioning, runs great, and is a bit cheesy.”
    • “The stability of the game allows for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game is; it never crashes and runs seamlessly.”
    • “Unfortunately, the game fell short of expectations due to performance issues and glitches.”
    • “Game is buggy and doesn’t run well on AMD APUs like Z1E, and gamepad controls in menus are a joke.”
    • “Often adjusting sliders in settings bugs out and freezes or somehow refocuses the cursor to another part of the menu, causing multiple unintended setting changes.”
  • optimization15 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering and low frame rates, regardless of settings adjustments. Many feel that the game requires substantial improvements in optimization to enhance the overall experience, with some expressing hope for future updates to address these concerns. While combat responsiveness has seen some improvement, the overall lack of optimization remains a major drawback.

    • “It can be a grind and could benefit from a little optimization for sure (looking at you, not shared gold across characters), but we're definitely having fun in this romp through 80's nostalgia.”
    • “Maybe in a year it will be better with better combat, level design, and optimization.”
    • “Combat is more responsive and the performance of the game has gone up.”
    • “Unfortunately, the game fell short of expectations due to performance issues and glitches.”
    • “The game ran poorly, with constant stuttering that made the overall experience frustrating.”
    • “Game optimization is atrocious, with most in-game settings having negligible impact on performance.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability through multiple difficulty levels, character choices, and upgrade options, encouraging players to revisit levels for enhanced challenges and resource drops. However, some users noted that replay value diminishes over time due to a lack of new content to discover. Overall, the game is considered fun with a high replay potential, especially for solo players.

    • “By the way, I have been playing mostly solo, and once you beat each level, you unlock increasing difficulties, and you have plenty of things to upgrade, so there is replayability there.”
    • “There is definitely replay value as you get to choose different heroes before embarking on your adventure.”
    • “There's 3 difficulties beyond hard with increased drop rates on game resources, and there are 4 characters, so the replay value is already pretty high.”
    • “Then replayability drops because there is nothing new to find.”
    • “There's 3 difficulties beyond hard with increased drop rates on game resources, and there's 4 characters - so the replay value is already pretty high.”
    • “By the way, I have been playing mostly solo, and also, keep in mind that once you beat each level, you unlock increasing difficulties, and you have plenty of things to upgrade, so there is replayability there.”
  • humor12 mentions

    The game's humor is generally well-received, with players enjoying the funny dialogue and co-op mode that evokes a nostalgic cartoon vibe. However, some feel it lacks additional comedic elements, such as quirky distractions or character interactions, which could enhance the experience. Overall, while the humor is present and appreciated, there is a desire for more variety to keep players engaged amidst repetitive gameplay.

    • “Defensive perks are incredibly weak compared to the damage that enemies do, and offensive perks scale so quickly that they outpace enemy health hilariously fast.”
    • “Albeit yes, hearing the hunter say 'the hunt is over' very often kinda just feels funny to me instead of it being annoying or breaking immersion.”
    • “Co-op mode adds a humorous touch to the experience, delivering on the promised Saturday morning cartoon vibe.”
  • character development5 mentions

    Character development is highlighted by its unique cartoon-inspired style and engaging cutscenes, which contribute to the overall charm of the characters. While some users note technical flaws, they also recognize the potential for deeper character exploration and likability within the design.

    • “It has this unique style, especially in cutscenes and in character design that reminds me of the good old cartoon days.”
    • “Still, it has good gameplay and likable character designs.”
    • “[Fun character designs, beneath all the jank, there is some potential.]”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Mythforce features a monetization model free of microtransactions, allowing for extensive future expansions, which positions it as a potentially long-lasting addition to players' libraries.

    • “With near-infinite possibilities for future expansion and no microtransactions, Mythforce is a game that could be a staple in your library for years to come.”
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Critic Reviews

61% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
8hAverage play time
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*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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