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, with a good sense of humor and entertaining dialogue.
- Gameplay is simple yet engaging, with a variety of weapon types and crafting options that add depth to the experience.
- Despite its short length, the game offers a fun and enjoyable experience, especially for fans of indie RPGs, and is considered worth the price.
- The game is notably short, with many players finishing it in just a few hours, leading to a lack of depth in character development and story progression.
- There are several bugs and issues with the user interface, including a confusing hotbar and a problematic saving system that can lead to lost progress.
- The writing and quest design can be weak and unclear, often leaving players wandering aimlessly without proper guidance on objectives.
- story32 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as short and lacking depth, with many quests feeling underdeveloped and not clearly guided. While the humor and lightheartedness of the narrative are appreciated, players note that the main quest lacks coherence and the RPG elements feel underutilized. Overall, the story provides a fun, albeit simplistic, backdrop to the gameplay, but many reviewers express a desire for more content and clearer quest descriptions.
“The story is light, funny, and entertaining, and the gameplay is fun.”
“A game that works in humor quite well with basic action RPG elements and a funny storyline.”
“It's a questline-based story with multiple side quests along the way.”
“The main quest really doesn't make any sense.”
“For an RPG, it's very lacking in plot development.”
“Each story is very rushed.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its clever and entertaining humor, with well-thought-out dialogue and a lighthearted storyline that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the balance of humor with gameplay, noting that while the story may not be deep, the comedic elements, including tongue-in-cheek jokes and amusing quests, keep them engaged. Overall, the humor is seen as a standout feature that adds charm to the RPG, despite some mixed feelings about the graphics.
“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.'”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Song of the Myrne" is described as simple yet engaging, with a humorous tone and a blend of familiar mechanics reminiscent of "Realm of the Mad God," but with added depth and story elements. Players can expect around 3-5 hours of gameplay, which some feel is insufficient for an RPG, though the unique mechanics and entertaining visuals contribute to its overall appeal. While the graphics may not be universally praised, the gameplay experience is considered addictive and worth exploring, especially if purchased on sale.
“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.”
“It's like Realm of the Mad God, but with more of a story and more intricate game mechanics.”
“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.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath" are a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the charming 8-bit aesthetic while others find the visuals inconsistent and hard on the eyes. The pixel art style draws comparisons to other games like "Realm of the Mad God," but opinions vary on its execution, with some feeling it detracts from the overall experience. Despite the graphical shortcomings, many reviewers believe the engaging gameplay and humor compensate for the visual flaws.
“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.”
“At first glance, What Lies Beneath looks like Realm of the Mad God, but the visuals are the only similarity.”
“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.”
“I anticipate that soon there will be people giving this negative reviews based on an inherent dislike of the graphics; which while the graphics are a bit hard on the eyes in my opinion the gameplay and the in-game humor are what make this game worth it to me.”
- music13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in "Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath" has received high praise for its diverse and well-composed soundtrack, reminiscent of classic games like Diablo 2. Players appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment, especially for those who favor the 8-bit aesthetic and casual gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds significant value to the game.
“The soundtrack in What Lies Beneath will surprise you!”
“The music is awesome!”
“A really good RPG, love the crafting, music is great and the art style is like Mad God.”
“Whereas ROTMG typically has weapons within the same type (sword, dagger, wand, etc.) behaving the same, only differing in damage, sound, and appearance, Song of Myrne made weapons feel unique, both in the distance they fire, their speed, and the size of the shots. The bullets fired from the pitchfork, for instance, really do make you feel like you're attacking with a pitchfork.”
“The story is a bit short, and some of the systems (like the crafting and leveling system) feel a bit underdeveloped, but if you judge Song of Myrne for what it is -- a $5 game -- you more than get your money's worth.”
“If you buy on sale, it is almost certainly worth the paltry sum spent on it if you're willing to dig into esoteric mechanics and the unusual choices made in the creation of Song of Myrne.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game isn't designed for extensive grinding, the abundance of content may lead to some grinding naturally. Enemies respawn, allowing for farming if desired, but reaching "max level" isn't a primary focus, as mobs eventually disappear after repeated grinding.
“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 it's not strictly needed.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's stability is generally good, with only minor issues such as hidden glitches and a lack of tutorial guidance.
“The only problems were hidden glitches and the lack of a tutorial.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- emotional1 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 a clear emotional narrative or impact.
