Leave a Review Myths of the World
Move over Christopher Lee. There's a new vampire in town!
UPDATE: I had a fatal flaw in the game where I closed out of a puzzle in which I had to apply wires to a gate to initiate it. The next day, the wires for the gate were missing in both the puzzle and the inventory; and the location where I acquired them shows that I already closed out the area. Now I have to delete and reinstall. Total waste of time. Deducting 2 stars for this unacceptable circumstance.
Warning! This game is not for the squeamish. You will see blood, bats, spiders, coffins, etc. You are a vampire hunter; and together with your partner, Simon, you travel to Louisiana to pursue a vampire, Benjamin Brooks. The graphics were clear and a little faded with many shades of red and purple, which help to achieve an ominous atmosphere appropriate for a vampire thriller. Most of the setting takes place during the evening sunset hours or at night. I liked how you travel to different locations as you progress so you get a "movie" effect instead of just poking around the usual mansion or alleyways. The music adds elements of mystery and suspense when suited. This game includes interactive game mechanics, such as making potions and performing spells and rituals. They keep the game mentally engaging. Early in, you acquire a vampire journal, which, at times, you can open only when you are creating potions or removing spells or curses. Sometimes a mini game will initiate to open this journal, such as choosing separate patterns to create a complete symbol. There are 3 modes of difficulty with no option to customize settings. The map allows transport to locations; available actions and objectives, if applicable; and has labeled location names. You need to tap on a location once to view the location label; tap again to transport. The inventory is labeled and does require assembly. The HOS are varied and interactive. One example is when you start out with a word list ending with a riddle; then another HOS initiates as "find the item by picture", ending with another riddle and putting an item together. You can opt to play a bubble shooter game instead. The puzzles are interesting. Some are short and simple, such as using a magnifying glass to find a room number in a book. Others give you a chain of multiple, separate mini puzzles; and when you complete one, the camera pans to the next one. I found them to be a lot of fun. You are collecting 43 black roses in the locations - you may have to interact to find them, 14 pumpkins - easy to spot, and morphing objects in the HOS. The extras are the usual offerings, with the addition of a souvenir box and a bubble shooter game. I did not like several aspects, including the following: 1. I dislike having to go through the menu to access the map and objectives (book style) since this is an unnecessary step and disrupts gameplay. 2. There is no option to customize so we have to deal with sparkles and HOS mistap penalties. 3. Again, another game with no "back" button so we are taken back a screen. 4. There is no journal except for the objectives stored in the form of a book. Maybe in this game it depends on what difficulty level you are playing? 5. One idea that I think the developers could have improved on was to let us figure out who the vampire is instead of directly pursuing an identified individual, which would have added some mystery and suspense. That is just my idea I guess. Overall, the game is still far better than the last one; and even with the aforementioned issues, I feel the game had many interactive elements and held my interest in many ways, which is why I gave it four stars.Show lessKimTwilight69
Myths of the World: Black Rose by LynxMinx
I always enjoy games by EIPIX, but frankly this game just bored me thoroughly. Maybe I'm just not into the whole vampire thing. Truthfully, the graphics were great, if a bit dark and the cut-scenes done well. There was a marked teleport map, plus items ( which I love) and labeled inventory. You got to use the vial of life and a spell book. Only collectibles were black roses and pumpkins and morphing objects only during HO scenes. I was bored by the HO scenes, although there were some variations. The puzzles were not that exciting to me either. The game wasn't all that long, although it did have a bonus adventure. I didn't think the flow of the game was smooth. Especially when you don't have a journal, and must go into the menu to access the map and objectives, which at least they updated regularly. Also no back button, so I kept accidentally going back to a prior location and also kept opening the strategy guide because the guide button was in the way.
If they give us a sequel it would be nice to have a gorgeous rather than dark one. Also would be nice to have a journal with objectives, and a map tab within the game for better flow! Sorry, EIPIX! You are still one of my favorite developers but I guess vampires and death is just not my cup of tea! Notice that I'm not even discussing RATS! And I always do, so you know I must have been bored!
A big shout-out to the Dream Team Elite! Kim, your review was fantastic. You picked up on a lot of the same negatives that I did! Here's hoping we get some more quality games soon. I haven't enjoyed the last couple, and I really hope I am not getting burned out on gaming! Just give me another Empress or something new from Sunward and I think I'll be happy again! Lynxie sends 💋❤️😘 to the team and the other gamers who trust our reviews!
PS. Snooper, where are you? We miss you!Show lesslynx minx
If I have to hear one more time about how "I need to reconsider my options"
I'm going to scream bloody...well, anyway.
I wish there were different phrases in the most difficult mode. Even if it was just "...", I would be fangful.
Okay, so the game didn't bite too badly.
The extremely frustrating aspects included the difficulties clicking on objects, some loss in sound, and some lack in logic. I about went batty trying to get an object to interact where I knew it must belong.
The main silver lining was the very long gameplay on hardest mode, which I greatly appreciated. The scenery was also diverse and beautiful. But, the lack of difference between human and vampire modes and the humor associated with the hunter's unanticipated condition was like a stake to the heart in terms of storyline.
The extra gameplay was long, but it was coffin up a weird tale, in relation to the main story. If an old vampire is that stupid, just resting on his laurels (refer to Simon's Quest) while you attack, then I'm surprised any vampire is a threat.
And, your so-called partner acted more than a bit drained in mental faculty (if not erythrocytes).Show lessKat78907
Great game
Good mix of puzzles and extras to find. Good storyline but too short gameplay.Mojo Blue
Great game
Love these games, they keep you occupied for hoursBeyfrog
Not one of their best
I tried to like this game but couldn't. The storyline is dull, there's no real logic or adventure in some of the required auctions. The HOPs are just OK, the puzzles are terrible with vague objectives. The geometric puzzles were the best part. Overall not an enjoyable game. Do better Big Fish.PTDN
Well Executed, Polished and Professional Game
Many creative puzzles and HOGs. Long-playing, beautiful graphics, interesting plot.
I will definitely purchase the sequel! Bravo!corntiques1
So far , it's good
Just started and holds my interestshdoyle
Total Crap
Glad I only spent $3.99. This game must have been developed by a 5th grader. So lame and non-sensical. Save your $$$!!Jtennison
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Greetings, Gamers: 👄
My first review wasn't posted - that should tell you something there.
I've become increasingly disillusioned with Big Fish and their games - and I don't mean the ones put out by Mad Head, Eipix and other developers. Seems we now have to buy in order to play at all. That's a disturbing trend that seems here to stay. This also means you can't even read the iPad reviews unless you pay. Ponying up cash just to read reviews?
So the price is adjusted accordingly? I'd rather pay $4.99 for a trial run than $3.99 just to find I've been hornswoggled.
Too bad I have to give this game only one star to reflect my feelings toward Big Fish - if given their own separate category for job performance, they'd get zero stars - and owe their customers apologies and refunds.
Let's see if this review gets posted. Highly doubtful that BF can take the criticism from a long-standing, loyal customer. If it does get posted, it'll be buried.
Until next time, fellow gamers, (and don't hold your breath, I'm certainly not)
May the non-swizzing stars light your way,
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