Mythical Mayhem

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Mythical Mayhem is a fantasy deck-building game with a single-player campaign mode and custom game option. It includes 32 named hero decks, 23 arch villain decks, 28 foe decks, and 35 scenarios, each with varying difficulty levels. The game features strategic combat with a random element, allowing you to recruit heroes, defeat foes, and collect gear, re-lics, and dark sagas.

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Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story12 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Mythical Mayhem offers a unique blend of deck-building and RPG elements, allowing players to create their own hero decks and experience a story-driven campaign with various quests and challenges.
The game features a high level of customization and replayability, with numerous hero card sets and strategies that keep gameplay fresh and engaging.
Despite an initially steep learning curve, the tutorials and comprehensive mechanics lead to a rewarding experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of deck-building games.

The user interface can be overwhelming for new players, and some aspects of the tutorial may not adequately prepare them for the complexities of the game.
Certain victory conditions can lead to prolonged gameplay due to reliance on specific card draws, which can be frustrating.
There are minor bugs and UI inconveniences, such as the inability to see hero card sets before recruiting them, which can impact strategic decisions.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
79%
4%
The game's story is centered around a campaign mode that combines deck-building mechanics with a fantasy narrative, allowing players to create their own hero cards and embark on missions with unique challenges and arch-villains. Players can recruit new heroes, make strategic decisions that affect gameplay, and engage in side quests that enrich the storyline, although some reviewers noted that the narrative could use more polish. Overall, the campaign offers a dynamic and engaging experience, with varied win conditions and opportunities for character development throughout the journey.
- “My favorite thing about mythical mayhem is the interaction between your hero deck (composed of multiple card sets), a mission's quest, the arch-villain, and the dark saga.”
- “The campaign mode emerged as a beacon of redemption, offering a variety of missions with unique challenges and win conditions.”
- “In campaign mode, you start by making your own hero card and you are launched into a story-driven campaign in which heroes will join you along your progression, depending on your choices and how you solve the quests.”
- “My first couple campaign quests seemed overly difficult and frustrating because of this.”
- “I like the theme, and although the art and story of the campaign need some polish, I gladly play it and eagerly await the next changes and refinements.”
- “Although you'll start with a couple of hero card sets to choose from, the number that you end up having overall will depend on the choices you make at the end of missions.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The gameplay of "Mythical Mayhem" is praised for its strategic depth, seamless integration of mechanics, and a well-designed interface that enhances the deck-building experience. Players appreciate the abundance of content, including a custom scenario mode, which contributes to high replayability and smooth gameplay flow. Overall, the game has quickly become a favorite among players for its clever design and lack of bugs.
- “The amount of content there is, along with the custom scenario mode, makes for a greatly replayable game, especially with how easy it is to get a run started and how smoothly the gameplay flows.”
- “There is so much to say about the gameplay; I could make an essay, but do yourself a favor and check out the many videos posted by the dev.”
- “The main strength of Mythical Mayhem resides in how neatly every little aspect of its gameplay fits together.”
- “Thanks to the guidance provided by the developer and tutorial videos, the fog began to lift, revealing a world of strategic depth and nuanced gameplay.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game boasts strong replayability, appealing to fans of resource-collecting deck builders like Dominion and Hero Realms. With a wealth of content, a custom scenario mode, and responsive developer updates, players find it easy to dive back in for new adventures, ensuring a long-lasting and engaging experience.
- “The amount of content there is, along with the custom scenario mode, makes for a greatly replayable game, especially with how easy it is to get a run started and how smoothly the gameplay flows.”
- “The replayability is very strong and the game continues to evolve as the dev is very responsive to feedback.”
- “Fun deck building game that has a lot of replayability.”
- “If you have played games like Dominion, Hero Realms, and Star Realms where resource collecting is key to win, then this might suit you as it offers a little more in the way of 'long-lasting' adventure and replayability.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful artwork and design, which effectively capture the essence of fantasy adventure RPGs. Users appreciate the combination of visuals with sound effects and music, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “One of the main things that caught my attention were the graphics.”
- “Nice design based on fantasy adventures RPG, good artwork and a great deck building game, give it a try!”
- “Love the artwork and sound effects and music.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and the accompanying sound effects and artwork. However, some reviewers feel that while the music serves its purpose, it lacks standout elements that would make it memorable.
- “The music for the game is great and the art for the cards is really good too.”
- “Love the artwork and sound effects and music.”
- “There isn't much to say about the sounds nor the music of Mythical Mayhem: they do their job without much to write home about.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers feel that the game's atmosphere could be significantly enhanced with additional polish, including features like animations and a day/night cycle, which would contribute to a more immersive experience.
- “I hope the developer makes a new version with a little more polish and adds new features like animations and a day/night cycle to the board, which I think would enhance the atmosphere.”

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