Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath
- January 12, 2015
- Beldarak Games
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Song of Myrne: What Lies Beneath" is an adventure RPG set in a vibrant, unique world. You play as a young adventurer seeking to uncover the secrets of a mysterious island, solving puzzles and battling enemies along the way. With its engaging story, charming visuals, and simple mechanics, it's a fun and accessible RPG experience.
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- The game features a unique and charming art style, reminiscent of classic pixel RPGs, and offers a good sense of humor throughout.
- Gameplay is simple yet engaging, with a variety of weapon types and crafting systems that add depth to the experience.
- Despite its short length, the game provides fun combat and entertaining quests, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.
- The game is notably short, with many players finishing it in under 5 hours, leaving them wanting more content and a richer story.
- There are significant issues with the user interface and quest clarity, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- Several bugs and a lack of polish detract from the overall experience, including problems with saving and quest progression.
- story64 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is light and humorous, featuring a questline centered around avenging a beloved rabbit wife, but it suffers from brevity and a lack of depth, with many quests being poorly described. While the humor adds charm, players note that the overall plot development is rushed and underwhelming, making the RPG elements feel somewhat irrelevant. Despite these shortcomings, the entertaining nature of the story and gameplay provides a decent experience for its low price point.
“The story is light, funny, and entertaining, and the gameplay is fun.”
“It's like ROTMG, but with more of a story and more intricate game mechanics.”
“A game that works in humor quite well with basic action RPG elements and a funny storyline.”
“The main quest really doesn't make any sense.”
“Each story is very rushed.”
“For an RPG, it's very lacking in plot development.”
- humor32 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its clever and entertaining humor, featuring witty dialogue and a lighthearted storyline that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the tongue-in-cheek jokes and the amusing quests, which compensate for a less rich narrative. While some find the graphics unappealing, the humor and engaging gameplay are highlighted as the game's standout elements.
“The dialogue is decently thought out and cleverly funny at times.”
“An entertaining little RPG with a handy equipment crafting system and a riotous funnybone.”
“There is also a lot of tongue-in-cheek humor, but it never feels like it's beating you over the head with 'trying too hard to be funny.'”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Song of the Myrne" is described as simple yet engaging, with a humorous tone and mechanics reminiscent of "Realm of the Mad God," albeit with more intricate elements and a light story. Players can expect around 3-5 hours of gameplay, which some feel is insufficient for an RPG, but the overall experience is deemed fun and worth exploring, especially if purchased on sale. While the graphics may not appeal to everyone, the gameplay mechanics are effective and enjoyable.
“It features simple but compelling gameplay, and has a good sense of humor.”
“The visuals and sounds of the game are great, the story is light, funny, and entertaining, and the gameplay is fun.”
“Addicting gameplay”
“Before you purchase this game, try Realm of the Mad God first; it's free and quite similar to this game, just a little easier with minor changes to gameplay.”
“The game will give roughly 3 hours of gameplay, which is ill-suited for an RPG.”
“You'll probably get 3-5 hours of gameplay out of it, more if you explore and mess around.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath" are characterized by simple, charming pixel art that some players find appealing, while others criticize it as inconsistent and hard on the eyes. The 8-bit aesthetic is reminiscent of classic games, but issues like mismatched fonts and loading screens detract from the overall visual experience. Despite the mixed opinions on graphics, many players appreciate the engaging gameplay and humor, suggesting that the visuals may not be a dealbreaker for those who enjoy the game's style.
“This game is a Zelda-esque RPG with simple but charming pixel graphics.”
“A really good RPG, love the crafting, music is great and the art style is like Mad God.”
“If you like simple bullet-hell-esque games, enjoy the 8-bit aesthetic, and like games that don't take themselves too seriously, you will likely enjoy Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath.”
“The pixel graphics unfortunately hinder the game in such a massive way.”
“At first glance it might seem like a poorly drawn game and the graphics make it much worse.”
“And the worst of all... loading screens... yep, you heard me, 8-bit graphics and loading screens.”
- music26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in "Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath" has received high praise for its diverse and well-composed soundtrack, with many players noting its nostalgic resemblance to the music from Diablo 2. Reviewers appreciate the unique audio experience that enhances gameplay, contributing to the overall enjoyment of this casual RPG. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, elevating the game's appeal.
“The music is awesome!”
“Btw, the music reminds me of Diablo 2, so for me it's a 10/10 (just for the music <33<33 love you Diablo 2)”
“The soundtrack in What Lies Beneath will surprise you!”
“Soundtrack (a selection of varying genres with great composition)”
“Btw, music reminds me of Diablo 2, so for me it's a 10/10 (just for the music <33<33 love you Diablo 2)”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game isn't designed around grinding for materials or levels, the gameplay encourages it due to the variety of possibilities available. Enemies respawn, allowing for farming if desired, but reaching a "max level" isn't feasible as mobs eventually disappear. Overall, grinding is optional and not a core focus of the game.
“This is not a game made with material or level grinding in mind, but with the possibilities stuffed into a deceptively small package, you'll find yourself doing so anyway just as I did.”
“Mobs disappear after a bit of grinding, so there's no way to really reach 'max level'.”
“The enemies respawn, so farming and grinding is an option if you wanted to, but not strictly needed.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game experiences stability issues primarily due to hidden glitches, which can affect gameplay. Additionally, the absence of a tutorial may contribute to confusion, but it is not directly related to stability concerns.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics like movement speed and checkpoint systems. Therefore, it lacks insights into the emotional engagement or impact of the game on players.
