Geo Mythica is a thoughtfully-crafted action RPG that blends 8-bit visuals with mechanical inspirations from MMOs and modern RPGs. With “real time with pause” combat reminiscent of Dragon Age: Origins, player-friendly progression systems, and a globetrotting journey across a fantastical Earth à la Illusion of Gaia, it’s a nostalgic—yet modern—experience. While its narrative may lean on familiar beats, and the insistence on real-world language barriers and currency exchange often do more harm than good, it's undoubtedly an adventure worth taking.

Narrative: Sometimes simple is best, and Geo Mythica’s story is a reminder of that. An evil corporation seeking absolute power is nothing new, but the ‘90s setting, eclectic characters, varied locales, and brisk pacing elevate the familiar plot into something far more enjoyable.

Combat: Combat in Geo Mythica appears basic at first, but proves deceptively deep. The inclusion of real-time interrupt windows, MMO-like threat/hate mechanics, crowd control, and the ability to issue commands to your other two party members at any time during the heat of battle makes it much more compelling in practice.

Progression and Unlockables: Geo Mythica strikes a fine balance between time investment goals, and their rewards. Talent points earned on level-up can be freely reallocated, encouraging experimentation without penalty. Each area has a completion tracker, and fully clearing one rewards you with various bonuses. Both map completion and rewarding collectibles are mostly obtained/achieved through natural play, minimizing the need to go out of the way for most things.


Foreign Exchange: As Geo Mythica takes place all over the world, it’s reasonable to assume that language and currency barriers might eventually become an issue—but this isn’t real life, and here, they mostly serve to slow things down unnecessarily. While the global immersion is appreciated, the need to learn new languages and exchange currencies becomes tedious fast—more chore than charm, and rarely adds meaningful depth.



You love NES-style RPGs, but prefer deeper mechanics and modern polish. Geo Mythica delivers strong combat, thoughtful progression, and a simple, well-paced story. It’s likely a bit short if rushed (under 10 hours), but completionists and high-difficulty players may find it running towards 20+ hours. The default difficulty feels just about right, with a final boss and optional endgame dungeons that demand an understanding of the various facets of combat, resulting in some tough, but fair encounters. The language and currency systems do interrupt the flow at times, but they undeniably reinforce that global scale of the adventure. Overall, Geo Mythica is an easy recommendation.
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Played entirely on Steam Deck.
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