Mythos: The Beginning

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Mythos: The Beginning is a single player survival role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Dark Gaia Studios and was released on October 27, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Mythos: The Beginning," players navigate a 3D fantasy world as a mythical creature, battling enemies and solving puzzles to uncover the truth about their past. With a variety of customization options and abilities, players can tailor their character to their preferred playstyle. The game features a rich storyline and immersive environments, providing an engaging experience for fans of action-adventure and RPG genres.

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Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a gripping story and a creepy atmosphere reminiscent of classic horror games, effectively immersing players in its Lovecraftian themes.
The character progression system allows for diverse builds and strategies, enabling players to approach challenges in multiple ways, including combat and investigation.
The game has a unique experience system where players can earn XP through various actions, such as combat and exploration, which adds depth to gameplay.

Combat can be frustratingly difficult, especially early on, with powerful enemies that can wipe out characters quickly, leading to repeated failures and potential loss of progress.
The graphics and voice acting are subpar, often detracting from the overall experience and making the game feel less polished.
The game suffers from balance issues, where players may find themselves stuck due to limited experience points and the need to make strategic choices about character development.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a gripping narrative with Lovecraftian themes and a spooky atmosphere, though it often leans on clichés and predictable plot twists. Players appreciate the immersive lore and journal-based storytelling, which enhances exploration, despite some frustrations with combat mechanics and production values. Overall, while the story may not be groundbreaking, it captivates many players and provides a solid foundation for the gameplay experience.
- “Gripping story and nice locations with a spooky atmosphere.”
- “A surprisingly good game - really nails the Lovecraftian tones and topics, the game features a lot of written text, diaries, and notes that expand the lore, backstory, and build a really amazing atmosphere.”
- “The story is very immersive, in an atmosphere faithful to Lovecraft.”
- “You get sent on silly fetch quests and have to deal with the RPG Maker limited interface.”
- “The story is linear and not very surprising.”
- “You'll be able to figure out the plot before you even meet the first monster, but your character won't acknowledge the fact and continue on oblivious.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users citing low-quality audiovisuals, clunky pixel graphics, and a restrictive 4:3 aspect ratio that limits resolution options. While some comparisons to classic titles like Final Fantasy and Phantasy Star highlight a nostalgic appeal, the overall production values are criticized for being dark, low-resolution, and lacking detail, which detracts from the gaming experience.
- “Graphics 8/10”
- “The graphics remind me of Phantasy Star, but the atmosphere was excellent.”
- “Graphics are not super good but decent.”
- “Low quality audiovisuals.”
- “Graphics are really bad - they're pixel level, clunky, and of course the 4:3 technical limitation just makes things worse.”
- “Apart from combat, the game suffers from very poor production values; the graphics are dark, lack detail, and are quite low res.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, drawing strong comparisons to Lovecraftian themes and Silent Hill. Players appreciate the combination of gripping storytelling, haunting sound design, and visually striking locations that enhance the overall experience, despite some criticisms regarding voice work. Overall, the atmosphere effectively captivates players, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “A surprisingly good game - really nails the Lovecraftian tones and topics. The game features a lot of written text, diaries, and notes that expand the lore, backstory, and build a really amazing atmosphere.”
- “The story is very immersive, in an atmosphere faithful to Lovecraft.”
- “Great, creepy atmosphere created from the music, sound, and visual style.”
- “If you are not into Lovecraftian atmosphere, it's definitely not for you.”
- “The atmosphere is really creepy and immersive.”
- “It has a Silent Hill-esque atmosphere with chilling music and creepy sound effects.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Mythos: The Beginning" is described as standard turn-based RPG mechanics, featuring psychic and physical attacks, healing, and buffs, which some players find engaging despite its pedestrian nature. While the game includes unskippable dialogue that can disrupt the flow, it compensates with captivating Lovecraftian storytelling and moments of genuine horror. Overall, it offers a solid, if not groundbreaking, experience that can be addictive for around eight hours.
- “It's not a killer app, it's got a few scares, solid gameplay, an interesting story worth reading, and it's a solid and addictive 8 hours or so.”
- “The gameplay is standard turn-based RPG goodness; you can attack with psychic powers, physical attacks, guard, heal, or use buffing powers.”
- “Gameplay is fairly pedestrian, but they also make your life hard by adding unskippable slow dialogue and intro text.”
- “Yes, it can be kind of buggy at times, but all-in-all I find the storyline and gameplay very captivating.”
- “Gameplay 5/10”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its evocative and atmospheric qualities that enhance the overall experience, while others criticize it for being basic and lacking production value. Notably, the chilling sound effects and background music contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, particularly in creating a Silent Hill-esque vibe. Overall, while some players appreciate the custom-made compositions, others find the music to be a significant drawback.
- “I liked the sound and music very much and found it quite evocative.”
- “+ silent hill-esque atmosphere with chilling music and creepy sound effects;”
- “The music adds to the atmosphere and never gets tiring.”
- “Apart from combat, the game suffers from very poor production values. The sounds and music are basic, and the voice acting is so bad that it ruins the otherwise interesting dialogues.”
- “The music is terrible, and the combat system is a joke.”
- “The music lacks depth and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the game has a brilliant feature that enhances its replayability, suggesting that there is some value in replaying the game. Overall, while the replay value is acknowledged, it may not be overwhelmingly high.
- “This feature is brilliant and also improves the replay value of the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark comedy and unexpected jump scares, which elicit both laughter and surprise from players. This unique approach to humor adds an entertaining layer to the overall experience.
- “The jump scares got me every time, which was both sad and funny.”
- “It has a great sense of dark humor.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its occasional bugs and balance issues, yet players are drawn back by its captivating storyline and gameplay. Overall, while stability may be a concern, it does not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “While buggy and awkwardly balanced, I keep coming back to this Lovecraftian Resident Evil.”
- “Yes, it can be kind of buggy at times, but all in all, I find the storyline and gameplay very captivating.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding is not a feature in the game due to a fixed experience system, which encourages strategic planning and research to develop effective builds instead.
- “The experience comes in a fixed amount, so grinding is impossible, and it is also necessary to study a bit to find a good build.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The lack of variety in grinding activities makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”