Mythos: The Beginning’ Brings Classic Horror to Your Halloween

‘Mythos: The Beginning’ Brings Classic Horror to Your Halloween
Freshly launched on Steam in time to ramp up your Halloween scares, Mythos: The Beginning is the latest production from Dark Gaia Studios , solo creator of the One Night and Legionwood series of games.

series of games. Dark Gaia is a label for D. Robert Grixti, an Australian author of horror and science fiction, who has a particular love for the horror movies of the 1930s era; he describes this chilling adventure as “somewhere between Resident Evil, Fallout, and the Lovecraftian classic Shadow of the Comet .”

When you enter the world of Mythos , you will travel to the year 1934 and the great city of London, where you assume the mantle of a legendary paranormal investigator. A troubled man named Professor Blacktail comes to you for help; three of his students disappeared while investigating the infamous Harborough Asylum, and he would like you to discover what became of them. It sounds easy enough on the surface… but once you enter the abandoned asylum, you quickly discover that its sinister reputation is more than deserved. While you struggle to solve its mysteries, you must also fight for your own survival against the unearthly beings who now occupy its halls.

Rather than having you fit into the role of an established character, Mythos allows you to create your investigator from scratch. The game is a mix of survival horror and classic RPG gameplay, meaning that as you progress through the story, your character will gain skills and strengths to help him or her survive. Skills like ‘Persuade’ and ‘Occult Lore’ will enable you to uncover clues and advance the story. Opportunities also arise to purchase runes which upgrade your skills, making your character even stronger and more durable.

You’ll interact with other characters through dialogue trees and “old-school pen-and-paper style role playing” in an increasingly scary gothic horror adventure. Investigate every inch of your surroundings, and don’t overlook even the smallest possible clue. A turn-based fighting system allows you to do your best to thwart the zombies, demons, and otherworldly beasts who threaten your very existence; as the story continues, you’ll add other characters to your team to improve your odds. The game is fully voice-acted and includes a haunting soundtrack, so you can turn out the lights and become completely immersed in this frightening world.

Mythos: The Beginning is found on Steamor through BMT Micro, Inc.for $5.99 USD. You can also download a free trial version, letting you explore the first portion of the game world. Keep up with the latest from Dark Gaia Studios and D. Robert Grixti by following on Facebookand Twitter.