Myths and Legends
- December 17, 2024
- Artificial Worlds
"Myths and Legends" is our next-gen semi-idle, trading real time strategy, that takes the player 2500 years back in time, but with a sense of humor. The game combines elements of exploration, combat, trade and diplomacy. The world in which our story takes place is the period before 500 BCE. The locations in which the game takes place are procedurally generated so that eac…
Reviews
- Immersive atmosphere of Ancient Greece with detailed visuals and clever humor.
- Excellent trading and combat systems that enhance gameplay variety.
- Intuitive gameplay mechanics that are easy to learn, making it accessible for newcomers.
- Limited number of factions and some elements feel underdeveloped compared to other strategy games.
- Optimization issues at launch, including menu glitches that affected initial experience.
- Desire for more building options and multiplayer features, which are currently lacking.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics that blend trade, exploration, and combat, set in an Ancient Greece-inspired world. Players enjoy the system of world development and express a desire for more factions and city-building elements to enhance their experience. Overall, the gameplay offers a refreshing take on genre conventions, though it could benefit from additional content.
“The gameplay is new to me, but I really liked the system of developing my world inside the game. There is also a combat and trading system, and I want to see more factions and city development to build even more structures on my island.”
“Some mechanics are surprising (in a good way).”
“The gameplay is new to me, but I really liked the system of developing my world inside the game. There is also a combat and trading system, but I really want to see many more factions, as there are not so many of them now. I hope to see something similar to city development, so that even more buildings can be constructed, further enhancing my island.”
“Fresh gameplay mechanics combining trade, exploration, and combat.”
“Ancient Greece style; unique mechanics; trade; islands; battles and more.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, enhancing the overall experience with clever wit and satire that complements its immersive ancient Greece setting. Players appreciate the balance of humor with strategic gameplay, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and veterans.
“But here you can enjoy the humor and have fun with turn-based strategy!”
“- Immersive ancient Greece atmosphere with detailed visuals and clever humor.”
“Its balance of depth, humor, and accessibility makes it a solid choice for both newcomers and veterans alike!”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for blending an old-school atmosphere with modern design, creating an immersive experience, particularly in the context of ancient Greece. While some users noted that a bit more graphical detail could enhance the experience, the overall visuals and aesthetic are well-received, contributing to the game's engaging ambiance.
“Now waiting for Myths and Legends 2 in the aesthetic setting of ancient Rome, woooooow!”
“Great sound, hints, game design, but a little bit of graphics was missing.”
“Old-school atmosphere but with a modern approach and graphics!”
“Immersive ancient Greece atmosphere with detailed visuals and clever humor.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game effectively captures the atmosphere of ancient Greece at the turn of the third to second millennium BC, blending old-school elements with modern graphics. Players appreciate the immersive environment, enhanced by detailed visuals and clever humor that enrich the overall experience.
“Immersive ancient Greece atmosphere with detailed visuals and clever humor.”
“This game is saturated with the atmosphere of the era of the turn of the III-II millennia BC.”
“Old-school atmosphere but with a modern approach and graphics!”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music has been praised for its ability to create a relaxing atmosphere, with many users highlighting the quality of the soundtrack as a standout feature.
“The game allowed me to relax pleasantly with a great soundtrack.”
“++++ soundtrack”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users reported several optimization issues, including instances where the home screen menu would unexpectedly disappear, indicating a need for improvements in the game's performance and stability.
“There were some optimization-related issues, and sometimes the menu on the home screen would disappear.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization problems, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“I experienced constant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, largely due to the diverse playstyles offered by different faction selections, allowing for varied experiences in each playthrough.
“The faction selection provides diverse playstyles and high replay value.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the different choices and strategies available.”
“The game encourages multiple runs with its branching storylines and varied character builds.”