Ku has the same climbing and gliding ability set, and the same implementation of Far Sight to tag puzzles, objectives and collectibles in the terrain.
The aesthetics fit the theme well then, but from a functional perspective, getting around, fighting enemies, collecting resources, and completing objectives feels exactly the same as it did in Fenyx’s adventure: still good, but nothing to get excited about or to reinvigorate the gameplay after the 30 hours we spent with this foundation last year. Myths of the Eastern Realm's world has been torn asunder, the balance between Heaven and Earth shattered and all the humans turned to clay. And when an impossibly large moon rises on a misty night, shining ethereal light down on an already gorgeous landscape, I invariably took some time to drink it all in. Peering out from one of the many high vantage points typically reveals temples and pagodas perched atop rocky cliffs, waterfalls splashing down to feed snaking rivers and green plains giving way to bamboo forests or flowering groves. Myths of the Eastern Realm certainly makes a strong visual impression, however, thanks to its richly detailed world and the varied topography of its new map. The setup may sound epic, but sadly, it doesn't ever really deliver. A mortal named Ku (male only, there’s no female option) somehow survives and seeks out the aid of the Goddess Nuwa, the original creator of all living things, in hopes that the damage can be undone.
This six to eight-hour adventure is cut from the same exact cloth as its parent game – albeit with a slightly different pattern, and the result feels overly familiar with little to set it apart.Īs the title suggests, Myths of the Eastern Realm is inspired by Chinese mythology and introduces us to a world that has been torn asunder, the balance between Heaven and Earth shattered and all the humans turned to clay.
Myths of the Eastern Realm does indeed feature a different location and protagonist, but “new” would be a long way down the list of words I’d use to describe it. If you enjoyed Immortals Fenyx Rising and are excited at the idea that this second slice of DLC will take you to an all-new location with an all-new protagonist, well, better check that enthusiasm at the door.
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