Myths Of Orion: Light From The North

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In "Myths of Orion: Light From the North" , players help young enchantress Meredith on a journey to retrieve the missing Books of Power and stop the evil wizard's chaos. This fantasy puzzle adventure features over 70 stunning scenes, tricky puzzles, and hidden object hunts. With sharp eyes, a pure heart, and wits, players aim to save the Realm of Orion from destruction.

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Reviews

58%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and engaging artwork, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is solid with a variety of hidden object scenes and puzzles that provide a good challenge.
  • The story is interesting and well-integrated, making the game immersive and enjoyable.
  • The game is relatively short, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • There are issues with some puzzles being confusing or tedious, leading to frustration.
  • Lack of Steam achievements and trading cards is disappointing for players who enjoy those features.
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, featuring colorful and detailed hand-drawn artwork and character models. However, some players noted issues with murky visuals and the reuse of assets from other games, which detracted from the overall experience. While the graphics are complemented by good music and voice acting, certain gameplay elements may hinder enjoyment for some users.

    • “Fairly good hidden-object game, with relatively smooth gameplay, typical but intuitive puzzles (mostly), nice graphics and music, and not a bad voiceover.”
    • “+ gorgeous looking, colorful and detailed hand-drawn background artwork and character models.”
    • “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are nicely done.”
    • “I'm photosensitive, so it gives me instant headaches and obscures the already murky graphics of the search area; though maybe that is why they did it.”
    • “Said murky graphics and reusing items and even artwork from other games.”
    • “Said murky graphics and reusing items and even artwork from other games.”
  • story11 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging and immersive narrative complemented by good graphics and sound. While some players found the story mildly interesting or lacking depth, others appreciated its RPG elements and intriguing plot twists. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point, though some gameplay mechanics detracted from the experience for certain users.

    • “Music, acting, artwork, and a story that ties together.”
    • “Great storyline, good graphics, and sound.”
    • “A very good hidden object game with challenging puzzles, neat characters, good voice acting, and a clear and engaging central storyline.”
    • “It was a decent point and click, long enough, and decently animated, but the story was lackluster, the voice acting was uninspired, and the mini-games were disappointing. I even skipped some 'boss battles,' which I almost never do, but even with the instructions, I could not figure out what I was supposed to be doing or if I was doing it right.”
    • “I was expecting the usual from a hidden-object point-and-click: baffling plot twists, bizarre game logic, and as much amusement in explaining what was going on to my friends as I got from playing it.”
    • “Music, acting, artwork, and story that ties together.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, with many reviewers highlighting the excellent soundtrack and nice background music that enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the voice acting is noted as being well done, contributing to the game's artistic appeal and engaging storyline. Overall, the music and audio elements are considered a strong point, elevating the gameplay despite some challenges in other areas.

    • “+ nice background music.”
    • “What I got was an artistically pretty game with an excellent soundtrack compared to others in the genre and a tight, forward-moving plot.”
    • “Music, acting, artwork, and story that ties together.”
    • “I really enjoyed playing this and completely agree with the other reviewers about the voice acting, music, and graphics being surprisingly well done.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is solid and enjoyable, featuring intuitive puzzles and various hidden-object scenes, complemented by nice graphics and music. While the game is relatively short and not particularly challenging, the addition of achievements encourages replayability.

    • “Fairly good hidden-object game, with relatively smooth gameplay, typical but intuitive puzzles (mostly), hidden object scenes of various modes (search by object name or silhouette), nice graphics and music, and not a bad voiceover.”
    • “Gameplay is solid.”
    • “Gameplay will likely last only an hour or two as the game is really not difficult, but newly added achievements may add to some replayability as you need to finish the game at least twice to get all of them.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game's replayability is considered low, primarily due to its short gameplay duration of one to two hours and lack of difficulty. However, the introduction of new achievements encourages players to complete the game multiple times to unlock everything.

    • “Gameplay will likely last only an hour or two as the game is really not difficult, but newly added achievements may add to some replayability since you need to finish the game at least twice to unlock all of them.”
    • “Gameplay will likely last only an hour or two as the game is really not difficult, but newly added achievements may add to some replayability since you need to finish the game at least twice to get all of them.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by an engaging fantasy world that captivates players, immersing them in its rich and vibrant environment.

    • “The game immerses you in an engaging fantasy world with a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is rich and vibrant, making every moment feel alive.”
    • “You can truly feel the depth of the world around you, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during boss fights, which can feel repetitive and drawn out.

    • “The boss fights are quite tedious.”
    • “Grinding feels repetitive and lacks excitement.”
    • “The amount of time required to level up is excessive.”
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