The Myth Seekers: The Legacy of Vulcan
- August 10, 2017
- Sunward Games
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn "The Myth Seekers: The Legacy of Vulcan," you play as Amelia, a Myth Seekers agent and Roman mythology expert, on a quest to locate the missing Vesuvian Codex and Vulcan's Hammer. Explore picturesque Italian locations, solve challenging puzzles, and thwart evil forces in this 1920s-set adventure game. Time is of the essence to prevent calamity brought by the ancient gods.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating storyline that incorporates Roman mythology.
- Puzzles are well-balanced, providing a mix of challenge without being overly difficult, making it enjoyable for both casual and experienced players.
- The gameplay is smooth with a variety of hidden object scenes and mini-games, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that the ending is abrupt and unsatisfactory.
- There are reports of game-breaking bugs that can hinder progress, leading to frustration for players.
- The plot can feel disjointed and lacks depth, with some characters and story elements not being fully developed.
- story114 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is a blend of mythological elements and contemporary mystery, featuring a secret society and a quest involving Roman gods, but it suffers from pacing issues and an anticlimactic ending. While some players appreciate the beautiful artwork and engaging narrative, others find the plot predictable and lacking depth, with awkward dialogue and a rushed progression. Overall, the story is enjoyable for fans of mythology, though it may not resonate with those seeking a more cohesive or epic narrative.
“The game's expertly crafted narrative seamlessly blends mythological elements with a contemporary mystery, inviting players to solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and explore richly detailed environments as they delve deeper into the captivating story.”
“Wonderful story, brilliant graphics, etc. This game is a lovely complete game and well worth adding to your library.”
“Interesting storyline that incorporates Roman myth, but with a modern twist.”
“The plot is very chunky and broken up, the ending is anticlimactic, and played like several short games.”
“The story is predictable and a little bland, but the game is fun.”
“Story mainly consisted of jumping from place to place to meet various Roman gods, but nothing about the gods stood out as particularly distinctive in order to turn this into an engaging narrative.”
- graphics66 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and high quality, featuring detailed artwork and smooth transitions that enhance the storytelling experience. Many reviewers highlight the game's vibrant and imaginative visuals, which are considered above average for hidden object games, contributing to an overall enjoyable aesthetic. While some note that there are no groundbreaking innovations, the combination of clean graphics and engaging design makes it a visually appealing title worth exploring.
“The aesthetics of this game are beautiful.”
“I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the artwork and imagery is.”
“As usual, graphics are gorgeous, music and voice acting are decent, and gameplay is smooth as butter.”
“Big dreams, didn't spend enough time/money getting the narrative to fit the graphics and gameplay.”
“The graphics are HD quality, but the scenes look very different.”
“High resolution graphics are there, if that is a big thing for you.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and a standard hidden object adventure format, with some users appreciating the multi-step puzzles that add a creative twist. While the game lacks innovation and can be considered easy at times, it maintains good pacing and keeps players engaged without significant frustration. Overall, it offers a familiar yet enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
“Gameplay went plenty fluidly, not many snags or points of irritation.”
“The gameplay is challenging without being hopelessly difficult.”
“As usual, graphics are gorgeous, music and voice acting are decent, and gameplay is smooth as butter.”
“As for gameplay, well I hope you love slider puzzles!”
“We've got standard hidden object adventure gameplay here, with absolutely no attempts at innovation.”
“-gameplay: bog standard hidden object game fare (and even on the quite easy side, except for a few of the hidden object scenes where items were slightly obscured by background/foreground environments) but sometimes that's just what you want!”
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and pleasant, enhancing the overall experience, though some users find it uninspired and lacking in variety. While the sound design complements the graphics well, opinions on the voice acting vary, with some considering it decent but not exceptional. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance, despite some criticisms.
“The atmospheric soundtrack enhances the overall experience.”
“As usual, graphics are gorgeous, music and voice acting are decent, and gameplay is smooth as butter.”
“Sounds, music, and graphics are nice; the story is good, and the hidden object scenes and minigames are not too hard.”
“Uninspired music, sounds, and voice acting.”
“Niece sound and music.”
“Atmospheric soundtrack.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its atmospheric soundtrack, which enhances the experience; however, some users feel that the overall atmosphere is lacking.
“The atmospheric soundtrack truly enhances the immersive experience of the game.”
“The combination of visuals and the atmospheric soundtrack creates a captivating environment.”
“Every moment is enriched by the atmospheric soundtrack, pulling you deeper into the game's world.”
“No atmosphere.”
“No atmosphere.”
“No atmosphere.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has low replayability, typical of point-and-click adventures, with a sudden ending that leaves players wanting more. However, the entertaining nature of the gameplay may encourage players to replay it to unlock all achievements.
“As with other point and click adventures, the end is a bit sudden, as if the final scene had been cut or as if a second episode might be coming, but the adventure is entertaining enough to be replayable (which you will probably have to do if you want to get all the achievements).”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally find the grinding aspect involving sliders to be tedious rather than enjoyable, indicating a lack of engagement with this mechanic.
“I just don't care for sliders that much and find them more tedious than fun.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with multiple users highlighting it as exceptionally funny, potentially ranking among the most hilarious experiences they've encountered.
“One of them may be the most hilarious I've ever seen.”
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