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.
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 the ending is abrupt and unsatisfying.
- 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.
- story57 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its blend of mythology and contemporary elements, while others find it predictable and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight beautiful graphics and engaging puzzles, but criticisms include an anticlimactic ending and a disjointed narrative that feels rushed or overly simplistic. Overall, while the story has its enjoyable moments, it often fails to deliver a cohesive and compelling experience.
“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.”
“The story is nice, the artwork is good despite being classic.”
“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.”
“The plot advances awkwardly, with unnatural dialogue and behavior by other NPCs.”
- graphics33 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, featuring high-resolution visuals and clean, clear artwork that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the impressive Greco-Roman aesthetics and smooth transitions, contributing to an engaging atmosphere that complements the enjoyable storyline and varied puzzles. While some mention that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are consistently described as colorful, imaginative, and above average for hidden object games.
“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.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and good pacing, primarily featuring standard hidden object adventure elements with a multi-step approach that adds some creativity. While some players find it to be conventional and on the easier side, the overall experience is engaging and fluid, keeping players' attention throughout.
“Gameplay went plenty fluidly, not many snags or points of irritation.”
“Good pacing and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is challenging without being hopelessly difficult.”
“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 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!”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and decent, contributing positively to the overall experience, though some users find it uninspired. While the soundtrack enhances the ambiance, the voice acting and sound effects receive mixed reviews, with some praising their quality and others finding them lacking. Overall, the audio elements complement the game's visuals and gameplay effectively.
“Sounds, music, and graphics are nice; the story is good, and the hidden object scenes and mini-games are not too hard.”
“Uninspired music, sounds, and voice acting.”
“Nice sound and music.”
“Atmospheric soundtrack.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highlighted by an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, although some users feel that it lacks a strong sense of atmosphere.
“The atmospheric soundtrack perfectly complements the game's immersive environment.”
“The game creates a haunting atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you on edge.”
“Every detail contributes to an incredible atmosphere that makes you feel part of the world.”
“There is no atmosphere in the game.”
“The game feels completely devoid of any immersive atmosphere.”
“I found the atmosphere to be lacking and uninspired.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally considered low, typical of point-and-click adventures, with a sudden ending that leaves players wanting more. However, the entertaining nature of the game encourages some players to replay it, especially to unlock all achievements.
“The adventure is entertaining enough to be replayable, especially if you want to unlock all the achievements.”
“The replay value for the game is surprisingly high, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“Each playthrough reveals different aspects of the story, making it worthwhile to revisit.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and less enjoyable, particularly criticizing the use of sliders as a frustrating mechanic.
“I just don't care for grinding that much and find it more tedious than fun.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I feel like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with some users declaring it among the funniest they've ever experienced.
“One of the most hilarious games I've ever seen.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
