Project Myriad

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Project Myriad is a single player real-time strategy game. It was developed by JumpmenGaming and was released on July 18, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Project Myriad is a tower defense strategy game. You place symbols on a map of hexagon tiles that will activate defense towers. These towers will attack waves of enemies. The goal is clear as many waves as possible. Once placed you can upgrade towers to provide more damage.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an original idea with a deep and engaging storyline that explores parallel universes and moral dilemmas.
The graphics are impressive, showcasing detailed locations and dynamic animations that enhance the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of tower defense modes and allows for strategic tower selection, providing players with tactical options.

The game suffers from a complex control system that can be difficult for players to navigate, leading to a frustrating experience.
There are reports of bugs and performance issues that detract from the gameplay experience.
The minimalist art style and lack of contemporary graphics have been criticized, making the game feel visually unappealing compared to other titles in the genre.

graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing its lackluster minimalist art style and comparing it unfavorably to other tower defense games. However, others appreciate its retro aesthetic, noting that it is well-executed and complemented by a catchy chip tunes soundtrack. Overall, the visual presentation seems to divide opinions between those who favor contemporary graphics and those who enjoy a nostalgic approach.
- “It is quite a well-made game with very nice retro graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack to get your feet tapping.”
- “And it has worse graphics than just about every other tower defense game ever made (wonder why it failed?).”
- “This game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
- “Yes, contemporary 3D graphics take a lot of time and effort to create.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is criticized for its simplistic mechanics, where towers with limited range have predictable damage effects based on enemy health thresholds, leading to obvious and unengaging positioning choices.
- “The towers with smaller ranges have mechanics like 'deal more damage to monsters with HP > 50%' (and the opposite), making position choices very obvious and uninteresting.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a monotonous experience.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “It's just tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features catchy chiptune tracks that complement its retro arcade aesthetic, though some players find the style dorky. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received for enhancing the game's nostalgic vibe.
- “It is quite a well-made game with very nice retro graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack to get your feet tapping.”
- “Hate the dorky arcade music, but then the game does look kind of arcade-ish.”
- “The music feels repetitive and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”