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The Lost Mythologies

66%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
story, stability
66% User Score Based on 1,148 reviews

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The Lost Mythologies is a Chinese styled action game with intense combat. Use various skills to defeat loads of enemies, explore the ruins of the fallen empire and finally face the notorious ancient weapon - the Black Rakshasa.

The Lost Mythologies screenshot
The Lost Mythologies screenshot
The Lost Mythologies screenshot
The Lost Mythologies screenshot

66%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,148 reviews
graphics130 positive mentions
stability54 negative mentions

  • The graphics are visually stunning and create an engaging atmosphere.
  • The combat system is simple and fun, allowing for fluid gameplay.
  • For a student project, it shows a lot of potential and creativity.
  • The game is very short, taking only about 20-30 minutes to complete.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
  • The lack of an English translation makes it difficult to understand the story and controls.
  • graphics
    262 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals as beautiful and appealing, particularly the character design and landscapes. However, there are significant criticisms regarding performance issues, such as low frame rates and subpar animations, which detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are often described as impressive for a free game, some reviewers feel that they are not enough to compensate for the lack of content and gameplay depth.

    • “The graphics are stunning, the landscape is beautiful, and the attack style is flawless, with liquid controls, and it feels really nice.”
    • “The graphics and animations of this game are really good, suitable for a paid-for game in my opinion.”
    • “I find it quite enjoyable, with beautiful graphics, simple and easy to use controls which are still fun to master, and a good variety of enemies.”
    • “Don't bother unless you enjoy playing the same clunky, bug-filled levels over and over... no RPG element, no upgrades or gear or skills... feels like a half-ass graphics demo.”
    • “The game looks dated by today's standards, but the graphics are late PS2/early PS3 quality.”
    • “If you look closely, you can see that they haven't really spent much time on the graphics.”
  • gameplay
    194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily a hack-and-slash experience that many users find to be generic and repetitive, often involving simple button mashing with limited mechanics. While the graphics and animations receive praise, the overall gameplay is criticized for being short, buggy, and lacking depth, with some players noting potential for improvement if more work is done on the mechanics. Despite its flaws, some users still find it enjoyable for casual play, especially given its free-to-play nature.

    • “All in all, a short and buggy mess of a game but the gameplay is good and overall I had a lot of fun.”
    • “Fun little hack-and-slash idea with some solid game mechanics that could turn into something if more work were put into it.”
    • “The gameplay is actually pretty challenging too.”
    • “And 15 minutes of gameplay total and I've broken the game countless times, every time causing me to start the game over.”
    • “There's no music, minimal sound effects, and the gameplay basically consists of mashing a couple of buttons until the enemies die.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive as you button mash through 3 kinds of enemies and 1 boss for 30 minutes.”
  • story
    180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is primarily presented in Chinese, leaving many players unable to understand it, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. While some reviewers noted that the gameplay can be enjoyable without a deep narrative, the lack of translation and coherent plot elements has led to widespread criticism, with many expressing a desire for a more developed storyline. Overall, the consensus is that the game lacks substantial narrative depth, making it less appealing for those seeking a rich story.

    • “The lost mythologies is an amazing work of art, stunning visuals, great storyline (if you speak Chinese, but they are working on an English version), and a great clear to proceed, hack n slash combat system.”
    • “It's evident that the developers know how to write a fantastic story!”
    • “Sadly, I don't speak Chinese, so I couldn't read any of it, but this game did a great job at passing the language barrier with the images they used in the intro, because even though I don't speak Chinese, I still got a feel of what the story was about.”
    • “The story is untranslated, it's glitchy, the combat lacks fluidity and there just isn't much point in playing it unless you want to look up the main character's skirt.”
    • “The framework is here, but the lack of translation and story will prevent most people from going further than the first heavy boss.”
    • “There's pretty much no story, the combat is repetitive but good enough to keep you interested for a bit.”
  • stability
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous game-breaking glitches, freezes, and poor optimization, which hinder the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay and potential of the project, the pervasive bugs and incomplete features make it difficult to recommend without reservations. Overall, it feels like a rough student project in need of substantial refinement.

    • “Animations are very simple, but not buggy.”
    • “The game has several game-breaking glitches that make it impossible to continue when they happen.”
    • “On the other hand, it is very much still a student project and it suffers from a wide variety of bugs, glitches, and incomplete ideas.”
    • “The game is very buggy and feels incomplete.”
  • music
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitiveness and lack of variety, particularly during combat. While some appreciate the fitting background music and atmospheric effects, others feel that the absence of more dynamic or epic battle music detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the sound design is considered adequate but in need of improvement to enhance gameplay.

    • “The music fits the gameplay perfectly, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “A great boss soundtrack that adds excitement to the encounters.”
    • “Eventful visual effects and atmospheric music create interesting circumstances, making the game more immersive.”
    • “The music is repetitive, the AI is very rudimentary, and the combat is a bit iffy, but I've seen and played funded indie games that were miles worse with bigger followings.”
    • “There's no music, minimal sound effects, and the gameplay basically consists of mashing a couple of buttons until the enemies die.”
    • “And a question: why isn't there epic battle music in the game?”
  • optimization
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting poor performance, numerous bugs, and a lack of essential video options. While some players note that it runs adequately on high-end systems, the general consensus is that it is unplayable on minimum specifications and requires significant improvements to reach its potential.

    • “Game still needs to be optimized but works good enough to comfortably play.”
    • “On my new machine, the graphics look great and the gameplay runs smoothly.”
    • “And a quick note to those on the system requirements: yes, it is demanding, but this is a well-polished game that is well optimized for a good gaming PC, especially on NVIDIA cards.”
    • “It has interesting mechanics, but it's poorly optimized, it doesn't have any video options, and on top of all of that, it's full of bugs and glitches.”
    • “The game has big potential but the optimization is really poor.”
    • “It's horribly unoptimized and borderline unplayable in its current state at minimum specs.”
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky physics and amusing enemy behaviors, such as archers dropping comically and derpy animations. Players found the boss fights and tutorials to be unintentionally funny, often due to glitches and unexpected mechanics, while some aspects, like exaggerated character designs, elicited mixed reactions. Overall, the game provides a lighthearted experience filled with laughable moments, though some humor elements may feel outdated.

    • “A funny thing about this game is that the archer enemy drops to the ground like a piece of wood.”
    • “The boss fight was so funny because if I pressed the 1/2/3/4 buttons, it teleported me to the beginning, haha!”
    • “For the entire duration, I was laughing at how the enemies were just derping around and how the physics were more entertaining than the game itself.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a "second life." While the game avoids a pay-to-win model, it is criticized for its tedious text-based introduction and potential bugs, which can further detract from the experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Of course, the introduction is all text-based with no voice-over, so it was tedious to read, even as someone who can read and write Chinese.”
    • “It's not a pay-to-win grinding game, and it may be very buggy.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its impressive map design, stunning graphics, and engaging visual effects, which together create a captivating experience. Players appreciate the atmospheric music and beautiful environments, suggesting that these elements significantly enhance the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.

    • “Loved the atmosphere and looks of the game; perfect graphics. I can really see this game becoming a lot longer and better in the future.”
    • “Eventful visual effects and atmospheric music are creating interesting circumstances; the animation of death is divine.”
    • “The graphics in this game called The Lost Mythologies are awesome, and the atmosphere in some parts of the game is nice and beautiful.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted for its visually appealing main character design, though some players find the clothing choices illogical and restrictive. While the character's design is generally well-received, there are criticisms regarding the lack of emotional depth in her portrayal. Overall, the character design is attractive but could benefit from more nuanced emotional expression.

    • “The main character design is gorgeous and the overall gameplay is simple and fast-paced.”
    • “Character design is not bad, although she hasn't shown much emotion yet, but still well done.”
    • “The main character design is gorgeous and the overall gameplay is simple and fast-paced.”
    • “The main character design is a bit illogical; the clothes seem kind of restrictive on the chest and very loose on the bottom.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional connection to the main character, despite her silence, highlighting the effectiveness of her design and the storytelling. However, some technical issues, like motion blur, detracted from the overall experience for certain users. The emotional investment is notable, especially given the uneven quality of enemy designs.

    • “I got surprisingly emotionally invested in the main character, which is impressive considering she never says anything.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for lacking replayability, with users indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit it, often leading to uninstallation.

    • “There isn't any replay value, so uninstalling it once you're done will be exactly what you'll probably do.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a commendable monetization model, lacking any DLC, in-game purchases, or "pay-to-win" elements, making it a refreshing alternative to mobile games that often rely on microtransactions. Players appreciate this straightforward approach, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “Much better than anything you'll find in a mobile game; it has no microtransactions, and it's quite a fun little game to play when you just want to pass a little time here and there.”

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7h Median play time
6h Average play time
5-7h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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