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Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Android, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Find the Philosopher's Stone!

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Beautiful hand-painted graphics
    • Varied and enjoyable puzzles
    • Relaxing music and atmosphere
    • Multiple difficulty levels and accessibility options
    • Bonus chapter and replayable content

    Cons

    • Storyline somewhat cliché and rushed
    • Voice acting occasionally monotone
    • Some puzzles lack clear instructions
    • Short game length
    • Loading times and cutscene quality issues

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Experimenting.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can freely explore different worlds, solve puzzles, and choose difficulty levels, indicating moderate control over actions."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles vary from easy to moderately challenging, providing some skill engagement but generally accessible."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal progress and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Moderate engagement with some players enjoying replay for achievements and bonus content, but overall a short game."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players interact with puzzles and hidden object scenes, but within predefined structures and story."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual gameplay."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape with immersive fantasy worlds and puzzles."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some novelty in puzzle types and hidden object scenes, but largely follows genre conventions."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore multiple distinct elemental worlds and environments, encouraging discovery."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization or personalization; mostly standard character and environment presentation."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with magical elements, mythical creatures, and imaginative worlds."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; solitary gameplay experience."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and progress through story, but limited depth in learning."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and find objects; not suitable for background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, unlock new worlds, and complete achievements, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Game is described as relaxing, with soothing music and calming gameplay."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and music provide pleasant sensory stimulation, though not intense or thrilling."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is present and engaging enough to motivate players, though somewhat cliché."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some puzzles require logical thinking and planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Game offers low risk and minimal suspense; more relaxing than thrilling."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered good value especially when purchased on sale; decent length and content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violent or destructive gameplay; focus on puzzle solving and exploration."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026