Mask of Mists is an action-adventure game in a first-person view in which you are immersed in exploring the world full of magic and dangers!
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Charming bite size puzzle-platformer that could benefit from a little more polishing.
Mask of Mists is an indie 3D adventure game with puzzles, combat, and exploration. You are a mercenary of sorts, tasked with tracking down an arch mage who has gone missing. This little excerpt of story is all that's needed before dropping the player into a mysterious ruin dotted forest from which they will unravel the many roadblocks between them and the arch mage.
Masks of Mists does not hold many true puzzles, but rather tasks the player with hunting down the correct items (or combination of items) to use to progress similar to point and click adventure games but much less obtuse. Keeping a mental map of where everything is and being able to recall previously visited locations when you obtain a new item is essential to being efficient in finding the arch mage. It would have been nice to see a few more actual puzzles, such as the gemstone statue puzzle, even if they were optional and provided some bonus potions or ammo. There are interiors sprinkled throughout the world, 6 of which being temple-like structures that contain a crystal at the end that must be activated to progress the game. While these 6 dungeons share the same tile set, they each have a unique "theme" that keeps them fresh. Exploring them is surprisingly addictive.
As you explore the world. you will come across 1 of 4 enemy types by which you can dispatch using either your sword or flintlock pistol. You are also able to dash to evade attacks or move more swiftly across the world.
Combat is very basic, and while serviceable, was the weakest part of the game. There is one boss fight at the end of the game which is also just fine. You are also given a large quantity of potions so even if you do manage to take damage, there is never any need to manage your resources.
The game runs very smoothly thanks to the charming cartoon art style. I didn't encounter any bugs, though I did on multiple occasions accidentally fire my pistol, wasting ammo, due to it being bound to the right mouse button with no way to change this. Movement also feels kind of clunky, especially during combat. Music is simple, unintrusive, and sets a pleasant background ambience as you traverse the enchanted forest and gloomy dungeons.
Mask of Mists has a few annoyances that are easy enough to overlook, and while the combat is more of a nuisance than anything, exploring the world and finding how the many items you pick up can be used to slowly unravel the thread leading to the arch mage is very satisfying. If you're looking for a cozy way to spend a few hours, you can certainly do worse than this.
Mask of Mists is an indie 3D adventure game with puzzles, combat, and exploration. You are a mercenary of sorts, tasked with tracking down an arch mage who has gone missing. This little excerpt of story is all that's needed before dropping the player into a mysterious ruin dotted forest from which they will unravel the many roadblocks between them and the arch mage.
Masks of Mists does not hold many true puzzles, but rather tasks the player with hunting down the correct items (or combination of items) to use to progress similar to point and click adventure games but much less obtuse. Keeping a mental map of where everything is and being able to recall previously visited locations when you obtain a new item is essential to being efficient in finding the arch mage. It would have been nice to see a few more actual puzzles, such as the gemstone statue puzzle, even if they were optional and provided some bonus potions or ammo. There are interiors sprinkled throughout the world, 6 of which being temple-like structures that contain a crystal at the end that must be activated to progress the game. While these 6 dungeons share the same tile set, they each have a unique "theme" that keeps them fresh. Exploring them is surprisingly addictive.
As you explore the world. you will come across 1 of 4 enemy types by which you can dispatch using either your sword or flintlock pistol. You are also able to dash to evade attacks or move more swiftly across the world.
Combat is very basic, and while serviceable, was the weakest part of the game. There is one boss fight at the end of the game which is also just fine. You are also given a large quantity of potions so even if you do manage to take damage, there is never any need to manage your resources.
The game runs very smoothly thanks to the charming cartoon art style. I didn't encounter any bugs, though I did on multiple occasions accidentally fire my pistol, wasting ammo, due to it being bound to the right mouse button with no way to change this. Movement also feels kind of clunky, especially during combat. Music is simple, unintrusive, and sets a pleasant background ambience as you traverse the enchanted forest and gloomy dungeons.
Mask of Mists has a few annoyances that are easy enough to overlook, and while the combat is more of a nuisance than anything, exploring the world and finding how the many items you pick up can be used to slowly unravel the thread leading to the arch mage is very satisfying. If you're looking for a cozy way to spend a few hours, you can certainly do worse than this.