(18+) For fans of starting generators. Review of the “adult” mobile quest MIST

Originally, MIST was supposed to be part of the next collection of adult games for smartphones. However, further immersion revealed a wealth of engaging content—enough to warrant a dedicated review.

I Am Legend 

This story begins with the end of the world. A mysterious mist covered the entire world, turning animals and men into bloodthirsty monsters. Only the protagonist managed to survive by heading to his grandfather’s cabin, far away from civilization. Due to the collapse of civilization, he will have to learn how to survive in the wild and fend off attacks from hordes of monsters. 

The game belongs to the adventure quest genre—reminiscent of classics such as Dust: A Tale of the Wired West, Scratches, Biotopia, or Morningstar. The player observes events from a first-person perspective. The entire gameplay boils down to looking at static pictures and interacting with active elements.

The entire survival element comes down to managing food supplies. With each passing day, the hero consumes accumulated provisions. The more companions he recruits, the faster the supplies dwindle. If no food remains, a bad ending triggers in three days. 

Surprisingly, the game understands that not everyone enjoys monotonous activities. Right at the beginning, the player is offered a maximum stock of provisions. In essence, this unlocks a story mode that allows for a leisurely introduction to the game’s other mechanics. 

Every morning, the protagonist can head out to explore the surroundings. The player is then shown a static image of nature or the remnants of civilization, where choices between available turns must be made. Such outings allow you to find new items, weapons, or replenish food supplies. 

Every action outside the base increases the monster aggression meter. If it reaches 100%, a monster attacks the protagonist—a mist-mutated raccoon, boar, or human. Combat comes down to using primary and secondary attacks. If defeated, the protagonist returns home empty-handed. Victory is rewarded with experience, which increases health and stamina while reducing the penalty for using a heavy attack. 

A harem amidst the apocalypse

As the story progresses, the protagonist gains female battle companions—a blonde, a brunette, and a redhead. Their role is not limited to the standard adult game trope of mere eye candy. They are well-developed, well-written personalities who bring variety to everyday life. Each girl has an enormous number of dialogue lines, and talking with them takes up the bulk of the playthrough. 

The girls are useful through their skills. They are indispensable for growing crops, gathering unique resources, fortifying the base, and crafting weapons that are advanced by post-apocalyptic standards. Without them, gaining access to new locations is impossible—the protagonist often encounters obstacles that cannot be overcome without the knowledge of his faithful companions. 

Magic and mythical creatures exist in the game, but that does not negate realism. The characters often brainstorm to figure out how to repair wiring, use tools properly, understand monster behavior, or learn how to operate a generator. 

The latter activity will appeal to Konstantin Syomin, who cannot imagine life without generators. Why hide it: this review was partly written for his sake—the IXBT Games team is not devoid of compassion and wants to recommend a good game featuring his favorite pastime to Konstantin!

Free time can be spent in the company of the companions. The fireplace room is ideal for intimate conversations, while the night sky is perfect for stargazing together.

There are also moments when the heroes decide to work on repopulating humanity. Given the total number of survivors, the idea is commendable, though biologically unfeasible. The animations of the process itself cannot be called good. Everything is ruined by the game’s obsessive urge to show close-ups of the aftermath of coitus. It is repulsive and makes you want to skip every single scene!

There is an epic scale here

The developers managed to cram epic scale into a game featuring a harem and rudimentary survival mechanics. Right at the start, the protagonist begins hearing a voice in his head that teaches him magic. Meanwhile, the monsters that once seemed mindless gradually begin showing rudiments of intellect and coordination. However, they do not become any less aggressive and continue to attack at every opportunity. And this is just the tip of the mystical iceberg you will face.

The supernatural elements encountered harmonize surprisingly well with everyday routines. For the most part, the protagonist explores ordinary forests and abandoned buildings. Yet there are moments where he finds himself among glowing plants or transported to another dimension entirely. Such shifts leave a strong impression due to their unexpectedness. 

A multitude of animations breathes life into what is happening. If the protagonist discovers a new passage, the game shows him moving along it. Many key events or battles with particularly dangerous foes are depicted in a similar way—control is taken away from the player during these segments. There is also an inherently cruel moment, but the game warns about it in advance and even offers to skip it. 

Diagnosis

In essence, MIST is a very straightforward game: you look at the screen and tap on interactive objects, and it does not even try to pose as something hardcore. It is an enjoyable simulator of spending time gathering resources, exploring environments, or chatting with the remnants of humanity. 

At the same time, the game is well aware that some of its elements are far from universally loved. Don’t want to spend time fishing and picking mushrooms? Here is a stock of provisions that will last until the very end! Don’t want to look at overtly violent scenes? Here is an option to skip them. 

The narrative depth is also striking. The developers went to great lengths to detail the causes of the apocalypse and how it connects to magic. It is all engaging, but overly convoluted. All the text is in English, and there is so much of it that I started tapping through the screen in a blur—skipping substantial chunks of the plot.  

The game is available on Android mobile devices. 

Pro:

• Wide variety of relaxing mechanics
• Large number of animated cutscenes
• Charismatic characters

Contra:

• Too much text, and it is in English
• The “adult” scenes are disgusting!

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