The premise of 'Myst of Guatemala' is an interesting concept; following experiments conducted by the US government on poor unsuspecting victims, and the eerie atmospheric 'haunted house on the hill' trope is played well here to begin with, but this is marred by a few too many 'jump scare gotcha' moments that don't really land.
The opening cinematic is slick and polished, getting the player into the right frame of mind, even though the text flies by too quickly.
I think if all the doll creatures/weird rabbit thing coming up from the ground at the entrance to the basement/spooky maid girl/skeletons placed haphazardly around the starting segment were scaled down to elevate tension and the lore of the experiments was touched on more, this would invest the player's into the world a lot more. The AI voice of the main protagonist is quite wooden and brings the payer out of the scene...
The study room section was by far the strongest chapter - the puzzle solving and hiding elements were synced well, but think this was another opportunity where the player could have found out more about the experiments.
Pros:
Great sound design - the lightning, floorboard creaking, basement noises all combine for an unsettling experience
Opening cinematic and subsequent theme is interesting and hopefully this is expanded further in the main game
Puzzle mechanics including melting wax of the picture and hiding mechanics are a great compliment to what can achieved in Yahaha studio
Cons:
Text flies by too quickly in opening cinematic - needs to be slowed down so the player can become immersed in the experience
Too many goofy jumpscares using assets found in other games
AI voice of main protagonist is too stilted and robotic.
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This game was definitely very interesting. I really appreciate the ability to go into first person because the controls can be a bit wonky in the third person view. Regardless I had a great time playing this game, and had my fair share of spooks. Great work
I'm glad you enjoyed the game! The first-person option added a unique touch, especially considering the controls. It's fantastic to hear that you had a great time playing and experienced some spooks. Thanks for the positive feedback!
Hurry up and release more plot-related stuff! I want to know what the American government has been up to.
First of all, This horror game provides a terrifying experience, successfully creating a tense and thrilling atmosphere through carefully designed plot and horror elements. The game's sound effects and visual effects are outstanding, allowing players to immerse themselves and enhance the sense of horror in the game. In addition, the game's storyline is cleverly designed, creating strong curiosity and tension for the players, thereby increasing the game's appeal. Overall, this horror game brings players a thrilling and tense gaming experience, making it an excellent work worth trying.
SUCH A FUN EXPERIENCE!! Im craving more! this game has so much future potential I feel! HIGHLY Recommend! But just one question, why am i dead in the first bathroom?
I'm thrilled to hear you had a fun experience with the game! As for your question about being dead in the first bathroom, it seems like an intriguing mystery in the game that adds to its appeal. Perhaps further exploration or the game's storyline will shed light on it. Enjoy your gaming adventure!
Way too much reliance on jump scares that aren't very scary. The assets look good, but the way everything is hobbled together it doesn't feel like there's a cohesive narrative.
So, obviously this is my own opinion, but it felt like there were too many 'scares' (they were cheesy ones too) at the beginning, to where it made me just kind of shrug at all of them (and they ruined the feel of the game for me). I did die in the basement (because I left the hiding spot too soon, i thought he had left) and I just don't have any real need to keep playing.
It almost reminded me of one of those kids haunted houses.... Don't get me wrong, the aesthetics look and sound great, but the rest was just... meh
Its just not my cup of tea, I can see there are plenty of people that did enjoy it, and I do give you kudos, because I know how hard making games are
sorry to hear that the initial abundance of scares felt overwhelming and affected your overall experience. We're continuously working on improvements, and your feedback will be taken into account as we refine the game's balance and atmosphere. We're grateful for your acknowledgment of the aesthetics and the recognition of the effort that goes into game development.
If you ever decide to give it another shot in the future or have any specific suggestions for areas of improvement, please feel free to let us know. We value your input and are committed to making the game an enjoyable experience for all players.
Amazing game! I really enjoy the intense atmosphere and the art style of the game! I did get lost finding clues, but that is just me being bad at mystery games. Other than that, I love the scares and especially the monsters that are in odd spots and have kept me on edge and curious throughout. I think the only thing that I could potentially think of that needs to be added is a disclaimer, but other than that, it is a fun and amazing scary game :))
Your suggestion about adding a disclaimer is duly noted, and we'll definitely consider it for future updates. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're delighted that you found our scary game fun and amazing. If you have any more feedback or suggestions, feel free to let us know. We appreciate your support!
Players experience a series of chilling events in the game, while also demonstrating a deep observation of the environment and details. The atmosphere and plot design of this horror game immerse players fully, providing an experience of thrilling gaming enjoyment
Thank you very much for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you are satisfied with the gaming experience. If you have any more suggestions or would like to share your gaming insights, we would be more than happy to listen. We hope you continue to enjoy the game and feel free to join our community to connect with other players and share your thoughts and feedback!
Thank you for trying out our game, and we hope you have a great time playing! Feel free to join our Discord community for timely updates and notifications.
HEY! one of these jumpscares nearly put me in hospital! I've never screamed that loud in one of my videos and it made me push out a fart! anyway... the game was awesome! the jump scares really did catch me off guard and the story is so in depth I love it! WARNING enjoy the video the jumpscare is in my intro MUHAHAHAHA! love you BYE!
Hahaha, thrilled to hear that the horror game lived up to your expectations! Thank you for your kind words! Feel free to join our Discord community; we'll share updates there as soon as they're available.
I have some high hopes for this game after a good amount of polish and finishing of the story. The engine seems promising thought and i'm excited for some more!
It's an honor to hear that you enjoy the game, and we are committed to meeting your expectations. We will keep you informed about the horror engine updates and new game content as they are released. Feel free to join our Discord community, where you can provide feedback or ask questions by mentioning @Janeika. Your input is valuable to us!
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HA! These spiders can move! The style of this game is so awesome! It’s a great game overall!
Yeeeeep, hope you have fun!!
The opening cinematic is slick and polished, getting the player into the right frame of mind, even though the text flies by too quickly.
I think if all the doll creatures/weird rabbit thing coming up from the ground at the entrance to the basement/spooky maid girl/skeletons placed haphazardly around the starting segment were scaled down to elevate tension and the lore of the experiments was touched on more, this would invest the player's into the world a lot more. The AI voice of the main protagonist is quite wooden and brings the payer out of the scene...
The study room section was by far the strongest chapter - the puzzle solving and hiding elements were synced well, but think this was another opportunity where the player could have found out more about the experiments.
Pros:
Cons:
OMG!!!!! I don't know how to express my gratitude to you! Your review was very, very detailed and I've compiled it and sent it to my coworkers to read! Thank you very much for making the video for us, have a nice day~!
cool game i enjoyed it! but there were too many cute things, like this... not creepy at all
Thank you for your feedback! Your opinions are highly valuable, and I will strive to address these issues in the official release version.
I'm glad you enjoyed the game! The first-person option added a unique touch, especially considering the controls. It's fantastic to hear that you had a great time playing and experienced some spooks. Thanks for the positive feedback!
im really a bad hider
HAHA me2
Had a really good time with this game! The melting pic is interesting.
Thanx!!! Hope you have fun
Glad you enjoyed the game! Thanx for your video.
First of all, This horror game provides a terrifying experience, successfully creating a tense and thrilling atmosphere through carefully designed plot and horror elements. The game's sound effects and visual effects are outstanding, allowing players to immerse themselves and enhance the sense of horror in the game. In addition, the game's storyline is cleverly designed, creating strong curiosity and tension for the players, thereby increasing the game's appeal. Overall, this horror game brings players a thrilling and tense gaming experience, making it an excellent work worth trying.
where is the pic from sir
a horror you haven't seen before son
fine， dad
Loved It!
I enjoyed this game!!! Definitely had some GOOD jumpscares and the atmosphere is pretty spooky!!! I wish you guys a full, successful release!!!
Thank you very much for recommending me this! I cannot wait to see more of this game. Some very spooky moments! I made a video! I hope you enjoy!
OHHH Thanx! Excited to hear you enjoyed the recommendation and had spooky moments in the game.
SUCH A FUN EXPERIENCE!! Im craving more! this game has so much future potential I feel! HIGHLY Recommend! But just one question, why am i dead in the first bathroom?
I'm thrilled to hear you had a fun experience with the game! As for your question about being dead in the first bathroom, it seems like an intriguing mystery in the game that adds to its appeal. Perhaps further exploration or the game's storyline will shed light on it. Enjoy your gaming adventure!
It can be a pretty bomb game on itch if there are less useless jumpscares
We'll work on reducing the unnecessary jumpscares to enhance the gaming experience on itch. Thanx!
me 2
Pretty good!
Thanx a lot!!!
Way too much reliance on jump scares that aren't very scary. The assets look good, but the way everything is hobbled together it doesn't feel like there's a cohesive narrative.
Thank you for your feedback! We'll take your comments into consideration to improve the game's experience and coherence.
Absolutely amazing fun game well done can't wait more chapters
Thank you so much! Delighted to hear you enjoyed the game. Stay tuned for more exciting chapters!
great game! I like it
Thanx!!!
haha dont worry
Wow, this is so cool.
HAHA, thanx!
who is this child?
GUESS~
This link my youtube video playing Myst Of Guatemala :
Hi I am Momo Yui. I've played your games, I got so much fun and almost got a heart attack
Thank you for inviting me to play your game... and can't wait to play the full version when it's released..
Please Leave Some Comment On My Youtube Video..
Best Regrats,Momo Yui
Hi Momo Yui, thank you so much for your enthusiastic message! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed playing our games, and I appreciate your support.
It's great to know that you're looking forward to the full version—we can't wait to share it with you when it's released!
So, obviously this is my own opinion, but it felt like there were too many 'scares' (they were cheesy ones too) at the beginning, to where it made me just kind of shrug at all of them (and they ruined the feel of the game for me). I did die in the basement (because I left the hiding spot too soon, i thought he had left) and I just don't have any real need to keep playing.
It almost reminded me of one of those kids haunted houses.... Don't get me wrong, the aesthetics look and sound great, but the rest was just... meh
Its just not my cup of tea, I can see there are plenty of people that did enjoy it, and I do give you kudos, because I know how hard making games are
sorry to hear that the initial abundance of scares felt overwhelming and affected your overall experience. We're continuously working on improvements, and your feedback will be taken into account as we refine the game's balance and atmosphere. We're grateful for your acknowledgment of the aesthetics and the recognition of the effort that goes into game development.
If you ever decide to give it another shot in the future or have any specific suggestions for areas of improvement, please feel free to let us know. We value your input and are committed to making the game an enjoyable experience for all players.
Amazing game! I really enjoy the intense atmosphere and the art style of the game! I did get lost finding clues, but that is just me being bad at mystery games. Other than that, I love the scares and especially the monsters that are in odd spots and have kept me on edge and curious throughout. I think the only thing that I could potentially think of that needs to be added is a disclaimer, but other than that, it is a fun and amazing scary game :))
Your suggestion about adding a disclaimer is duly noted, and we'll definitely consider it for future updates. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're delighted that you found our scary game fun and amazing. If you have any more feedback or suggestions, feel free to let us know. We appreciate your support!
The game had the potential of becoming a very good horror game, excited for the full release!
Thank you for giving such high praise to our game! Your video content is also fantastic, and I've already featured it on the Itch game homepage!
Really enjoyed playing through your game and I'm looking forward to the full release :)
Thanks a lot!
You can join our Discord community, where updates will be announced first.
https://discord.gg/zXZW5t7M6w
Wtf is this...i thought it was a lamp, but...
Haha, surprise!
That really scared me! Great game!
Thanks! Glad to know that you like it!
Have to admit that the art style is pretty good among horror games.
O(∩_∩)O Thanx!
I was amazed by the cinematics at the beginning, it was fantastic! The game is also fun to play, keep up the good work!
Thank you! We will continue to work hard to complete the entire game! You can join our Discord community, where updates will be announced first.
https://discord.gg/zXZW5t7M6w
OMG！！Some of these jumpscares nearly gave me heartattack. BTW where is the rest of the story? I am eager to know!
Thank you! You can join our Discord community, and updates will be announced there first.
https://discord.gg/zXZW5t7M6w
Players experience a series of chilling events in the game, while also demonstrating a deep observation of the environment and details. The atmosphere and plot design of this horror game immerse players fully, providing an experience of thrilling gaming enjoyment
Thank you very much for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you are satisfied with the gaming experience. If you have any more suggestions or would like to share your gaming insights, we would be more than happy to listen. We hope you continue to enjoy the game and feel free to join our community to connect with other players and share your thoughts and feedback!
https://discord.gg/zXZW5t7M6w
Nice
Thank you for trying out our game, and we hope you have a great time playing! Feel free to join our Discord community for timely updates and notifications.
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HEY! one of these jumpscares nearly put me in hospital! I've never screamed that loud in one of my videos and it made me push out a fart! anyway... the game was awesome! the jump scares really did catch me off guard and the story is so in depth I love it! WARNING enjoy the video the jumpscare is in my intro MUHAHAHAHA! love you BYE!
Hahaha, thrilled to hear that the horror game lived up to your expectations! Thank you for your kind words! Feel free to join our Discord community; we'll share updates there as soon as they're available.
https://discord.gg/zXZW5t7M6w
It's an honor to hear that you enjoy the game, and we are committed to meeting your expectations. We will keep you informed about the horror engine updates and new game content as they are released. Feel free to join our Discord community, where you can provide feedback or ask questions by mentioning @Janeika. Your input is valuable to us!
https://discord.gg/zXZW5t7M6w
Great library, a little bit dark.
The darkness is there to guide you to the light.
Ohhh see, they r so cute!! (in a horror game
HAHA, well, yea, in a horror game
rly good and creepy, there r some jumpscares that did scare me
Yeah, it's good to know that this horror game fulfilled its mission
wirklich gutes Spiel und ich werde es meinen Freunden empfehlen
where is this scene
in a corner
Thanx for playing!