Mythic
- September 28, 2022
- Abyssal Studios LLC
"Mythic" is a 2-player Fantasy Role Playing game that combines the MMORPG and Roguelike genres, inspired by Realm of the Mad God and classic Zelda games. It offers a massively multiplayer experience with up to hundreds of players, where you can team up with friends or strangers to hunt down gods and discover uncharted territory. The game features unique skill trees, elemental biomes, and over 70 unique items to collect, all without any pay-to-win microtransactions.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique take on the genre, reminiscent of classic titles like Gauntlet and Realm of the Mad God.
- Players appreciate the retro/pixely style and the mix of hack and slash gameplay with puzzles and boss fights.
- The game has a balanced loot system and provides a challenging experience that can be rewarding for those who enjoy exploration.
- The game suffers from repetitive environments, lack of character customization, and bland combat mechanics.
- Many players report frustrating one-shot deaths and poor control responsiveness, making gameplay feel clunky and unrefined.
- The game lacks meaningful content and variety, with only a few biomes and similar enemies across zones, leading to a sense of abandonment post-release.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitive mechanics and lack of variety, with players noting that enemy mobs are largely the same across different zones, leading to a monotonous experience. Despite clearing multiple bosses and domains, the core gameplay is described as unengaging and disappointing.
“Now onto gameplay, I cleared 4 bosses and completed nearly 88% of 3 different domains (think of zones). The mobs were nearly the same across all zones, except for maybe 1 new one for each zone.”
“Now onto gameplay, I cleared 4 bosses and nearly 88% of 3 different domains (think of zones). The mobs were nearly the same across all zones, except maybe 1 new one for each zone.”
“1 shot mechanics”
“1 shot mechanics”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that engaging with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly through the exploration of tedious mazes, can be more enjoyable when they focus on optimizing their build and play style rather than simply enduring the challenges. Emphasizing strategic exploration enhances the overall experience, making the grind feel less frustrating.
“If you try to overcome the challenge of tedious mazes and design your build and play style around exploring efficiently, then you will have much more fun than if you just try to patiently suffer through the frustrating parts until you get past them.”
“Tedious mazes”
“Tedious mazes”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some users praise the soundtrack as "sweet," others find the overall audio experience, including music, to be forgettable.
“Oh and the soundtrack is sweet, too.”
“Graphics, music, sound, all forgettable.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users praising them as "cool af" and noting their dynamic nature in relation to changing environments and gameplay, while others find them forgettable. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's varied experiences.
“The graphics are cool and the gameplay is always changing with different physical environments, puzzles, and gear setups.”
“The graphics are bland and uninspired, making the game feel outdated.”
“The visuals lack detail and polish, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The art style is inconsistent and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of frustration and determination, as players navigate challenging mazes while trying to avoid unintended interactions with downed enemies. This creates a sense of urgency and tension, enhancing the overall emotional experience.