Mysterica (2020)

Developer: gelare1029745
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 59 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like embodying an anime gladiator in VR, frantically chanting magic with finger gestures while slashing energy waves in a fast-paced arena brawl.

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What players say

Players praise the spell-drawing and sword combat for making them feel like an anime protagonist, but nearly all reviews warn that the game has no playerbase for PvP and updates have stopped. The menu is clunky, some spell inputs feel rough under pressure, and playing with friends is the only reliable way to get into a match.

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