Mistfall Hunter
Top Critic Average
Critics Recommend
Critic Reviews for Mistfall Hunter
Mistfall Hunter is a great game that's buried under some questionable design choices. In its best moments, its combat keeps you on the edge of your seat. In its worst moments, you'll constantly be wondering why the devs did things the way they did.
For solo or 1v1 PvP fans, Mistfall Hunter has some real limitations, but for like-minded groups, the game rises above its copycat patchwork.
Mistfall Hunter is a fun but flawed ARPG extraction title that won’t be for everybody. The classes provide meaningful variety, but the game handles multiple archetypes more frustratingly than its contemporaries. If you enjoy ARPGs and extraction games, you’ll definitely get $25 worth of fun out of the game, but your mileage may vary due to repetition fatigue and a list of concerns about the game and its future.
Mistfall Hunter has a few good ideas, but lacklustre gameplay and somewhat shallow RPG elements make the extraction elements more monotonous than engaging.
Mistfall Hunter might alleviate many of the extraction genre's frustrations, but by softening the tension too much, it loses some of the genre's defining thrill.
Can you survive through the Gyldenmist, the monsters its spawned... and other Gyldhunters?
Mistfall Hunter brings together a wealth of compelling ideas, and in certain areas, it succeeds in molding this fusion into a genuinely enjoyable experience. The engaging combat, diverse classes, expansive skill tree, satisfying loot system, and maps that constantly tempt players to take risks in search of better resources all contribute to a gameplay loop with considerable staying power. The dark fantasy atmosphere further bolsters this foundation, and despite its technical rough edges, the game's world possesses a commendable visual identity. However, the game's ambition doesn't always translate into success. The presence of only two maps, a lack of variety in content, the convoluted nature of certain menus and systems, minor issues with controls and environmental interaction, and most notably, shared loot among companions, all conspire to diminish the experience's long-term appeal, preventing it from living up to its initial promise.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Mistfall Hunter wants to be a seasonal extraction game with soulslike combat, and I think the framework is there to deliver something amazing in the long run.
Industry Coverage
Mistfall Hunter Beta Gets Off To A Strong Start
The open beta for Mistfall Hunter is off to a strong start, even though you might not have realised it started today.
Read more
