Mythic Ocean

How could I not like a game where one of the NPCs is a pufferfish with a penchant for metal music?

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In Mythic Ocean, you are a powerful sea creature influencing the lives and decisions of various gods as you help them grow and learn about themselves. Through conversation and interaction, shape their personalities and the world they create, resulting in multiple unique endings. This is a peaceful, choice-driven narrative game that explores themes of self-discovery and friendship.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

story22 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Mythic Ocean features a charming art style and engaging character design, making the underwater world visually appealing and immersive.
The game offers meaningful choices that significantly impact the storyline and character development, providing a high replay value with multiple endings.
The narrative is well-written, combining lighthearted humor with deeper philosophical themes, creating a unique and thought-provoking experience.

Despite its charm, the game can feel repetitive after multiple playthroughs, as many interactions and dialogues remain the same.
Some players found the game lacking in content and length, leading to a feeling of it being unfinished or too short for the price.
The ending presentation, which relies on a slideshow format rather than an interactive conclusion, disappointed some players who expected a more engaging finale.

story
52 mentions
42 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and emotional character backstories, humorous side narratives, and surprising twists, creating a captivating and immersive experience. Players appreciate the depth of the storytelling, the impact of their choices on character development, and the beautiful art style that enhances the narrative. While some found the exploration limited, the overall consensus is that the game offers a rich, thought-provoking story with significant replayability and meaningful interactions.
- “Absolutely loved the storyline, with its engaging and emotional character backstories, humorous side stories, and surprising twists.”
- “The story felt engaging; I was always excited to see an ending, and even the NPCs that you only talk to one or two times had so much personality!”
- “What I assumed to be yet another pretty-but-empty exploration game turned out to be a captivating story with endearing characters, fun writing, and a host of meaningful decisions.”
- “Case in point, I did my first cycle completely blind, and despite doing 90% of Lutra's storyline 'right', I wound up with one of the most horrific endings imaginable. All the more so because the bug I hate most is a moth - why you gotta do me like that, devs?”
- “Now the problem is, there isn't a ton to explore, so after you've explored each of the 5 small zones, there's still plenty of story left.”
- “Lutra was a bit lacking for me, but I understand they weren't supposed to be a very strongly developed character (considering they don't even speak in full sentences, and their entire storyline centered around eating).”
graphics
30 mentions
73 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style, vibrant colors, and overall beauty, creating an immersive visual experience. While some areas may feel a bit empty, the combination of cute character designs and a unique aesthetic reminiscent of titles like "Zelda: Wind Waker" enhances the game's appeal. Players appreciate the graphics for being visually stunning yet accessible, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end systems.
- “The graphics and style are utterly gorgeous and the characters are all fresh and unique!”
- “The art style is so beautiful and the choices you make really determine the story in the end.”
- “Beautiful graphics, well thought-out characters, awesome music, and a breakdancing crab.”
- “I've done multiple playthroughs and they are pretty unique; seriously, it's a pretty game for the graphics it has.”
- “The visuals only wouldn't be able to make for a good game, but with the narrative, it's a great combo.”
- “The music, graphics, and premise of this game are utterly charming, along with the goofy characters you meet along the way.”
replayability
16 mentions
50 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its replayability, particularly due to multiple endings and meaningful choices that enhance the experience. While some users note that the content may feel limited, many find the game enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs, especially given its affordable price and the ability to fast forward through dialogues. Despite its short length, the game offers significant replay value, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of choice-based narratives.
- “Very replayable and so much fun every time!”
- “It's a pretty short game but it has a lot of replayability and your choices actually feel like they matter in the end.”
- “A beautiful game, with a ton of replay value.”
- “Fun, little game, mostly focused on talking to other characters (which I personally love), though you may want to get it on sale, since there's not much beside it and even though the game offers some replayability due to different choices and endings, it's not really a champion of loads of content and playtime.”
- “Very low replayability for something with 9 endings.”
- “There seems to be a ton of replayability, but even if I never do, this was a blast and I fully recommend it to anyone looking for a very fun choice-based experience for a couple of hours!”
music
14 mentions
86 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its fitting and peaceful qualities. While some found it not groundbreaking, it effectively complements the visuals and storytelling, contributing to an engaging and relaxing experience. Overall, the soundtrack has resonated with players to the extent that some have sought out and purchased the original soundtrack.
- “Music is fitting and has great atmosphere.”
- “The music is beautiful.”
- “There were really touching moments which never could have worked without the empathetic dialogue and gorgeous music.”
emotional
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its engaging storyline and emotional character backstories, creating a heartwarming and thoughtful experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor and touching moments, enhanced by empathetic dialogue and beautiful music, which together evoke a sense of responsibility and emotional depth in their interactions. Overall, it is described as a sweet and wholesome game that delivers a subtly impactful emotional journey.
- “Absolutely loved the storyline, with its engaging and emotional character backstories, humorous side stories (dolphins and swordfish can coexist!), and surprising twists.”
- “There were really touching moments which never could have worked without the empathetic dialogue and gorgeous music.”
- “I enjoyed my time with this game; it wasn't the game I was expecting, but it hits all the right beats to culminate into a subtly emotional experience I'm glad I took the chance to play.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and soothing qualities, enhanced by vibrant colors and fitting music. Reviewers highlight the combination of a relaxing environment with a compelling story, likening it to a blend of a walking simulator and a visual novel that offers thought-provoking experiences. Overall, the atmosphere is described as beautiful and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “I went into it not knowing what to expect - besides an atmospheric, story-driven experience that it is - but it's so much more than that.”
- “The colors are vibrant without being too much, and they really set up the atmosphere very nicely.”
- “It's kind of a hybrid of a walking simulator and a visual novel, complete with beautiful atmosphere and quality writing, which eschews RPG/VN clichés for thought-provoking sincerity.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by charming and engaging writing, featuring whimsical elements like dolphins and swordfish coexisting, as well as amusing characters such as a metalhead puffer fish. Players appreciate the blend of cute humor with emotional storytelling, which enhances the overall experience and adds depth to the gameplay.
- “Absolutely loved the storyline, with its engaging and emotional character backstories, humorous side stories (dolphins and swordfish can coexist!), and surprising twists.”
- “Lots of cute humor, charming characters, and a fascinating universe.”
- “What I was assuming to be yet another pretty-but-empty exploration game turned out to be a captivating story with endearing characters, fun (and often funny) writing and a host of meaningful decisions.”
grinding
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players find that while grinding in the game can become tedious during subsequent playthroughs, especially when experimenting with different choices, the replayability is enhanced by meaningful decisions and multiple endings. Fast-forwarding dialogue helps alleviate some of the monotony, but many recommend spacing out sessions to avoid burnout.
- “Subsequent runs aren't too tedious when you know what to do, and it's not difficult to get all the achievements if you're careful.”
- “The choices matter a lot which gives it a lot of replayability; however, it can get tedious, so I have to space out how often I come back to this game.”
- “It can get grindy on replays, but I still did a few rounds.”
- “After my first 'genuine' playthrough, I found my second 'bad answers for fun' try pretty tedious, even with fast forwarding the dialogue.”
gameplay
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features enjoyable exploration and item collection, but it heavily leans towards a visual novel format, particularly in later cycles, with a focus on dialogue and branching story paths.
- “Gameplay-wise, there is some fun exploration, but especially on subsequent cycles, it essentially becomes a visual novel.”
- “The gameplay is simple - some exploration and collecting things, but mostly it's dialogues with options that lead to branching paths of the story.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by exceptional character design, with standout characters like Lutra and Gnosis capturing players' attention. The game's beautiful art style further enhances the appeal of its characters, contributing to a memorable visual experience.
- “The character design is fabulous, with the standouts being Lutra (I hate bugs, but I would commit atrocities for that hungry little larva) and Gnosis [spoiler](cyborg Cthulhu???)[/spoiler].”
- “The game is also very beautiful; I like the character designs very much, and the art style is very pleasing.”