Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
Timur Bondar · 2026 · Shooter, Action, Top-Down Shooter, Action-Adventure, Shoot 'Em Up
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About Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
A top-down shooting game inspired by various shoot-em-ups and gaming classics.Long ago, a deity came to the people of the world in their most desperate hour, and granted them Taika, a divine energy. As generations mastered this newfound energy, they discovered many ways through which Taika could grace all life with advancements in a variety of fields, grant longer lives, and push one and all to pursue masterful self-expression...
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Only a few weeks have passed since the sudden appearance of the phantasm wisps - strange, colorful beings of light, made of the divine energy Taika.
Their source, determined to be somewhere on the Island of Fairies, has started leaking a wild, chaotic Taika. The Fairy Kingdom tried their best to contain the Taika, but ultimately failed. Now, the chaotic Taika takes form in phantasm wisps, and terrorizes those unlucky enough to stumble upon them.
House Vermillion is the head of a kingdom of Hybrids-a mix of man and fairy-and the Fairy Kingdom's closest ally. Now, with the Fairy Kingdom on lockdown, even they find themselves in the dark. King Augustine Vermillion grows uneasy regarding the state of affairs within the Fairy Kingdom, and his son, Nieo, takes notice.
As the eldest of Augustine's children still living on the royal grounds, Prince Nieo Augustine Vermillion, along with his two fairy retainers, Lucia Lavie and Huey Aldenne, set out on their own to the Island of Fairies, in search of the truth!
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In this game, you play as Nieo Augustine Vermillion, Lucia Lavie, and Huey Aldenne, making their way towards the Fairy Kingdom's capital city. Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!
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Only a few weeks have passed since the sudden appearance of the phantasm wisps - strange, colorful beings of light, made of the divine energy Taika.
Their source, determined to be somewhere on the Island of Fairies, has started leaking a wild, chaotic Taika. The Fairy Kingdom tried their best to contain the Taika, but ultimately failed. Now, the chaotic Taika takes form in phantasm wisps, and terrorizes those unlucky enough to stumble upon them.
House Vermillion is the head of a kingdom of Hybrids-a mix of man and fairy-and the Fairy Kingdom's closest ally. Now, with the Fairy Kingdom on lockdown, even they find themselves in the dark. King Augustine Vermillion grows uneasy regarding the state of affairs within the Fairy Kingdom, and his son, Nieo, takes notice.
As the eldest of Augustine's children still living on the royal grounds, Prince Nieo Augustine Vermillion, along with his two fairy retainers, Lucia Lavie and Huey Aldenne, set out on their own to the Island of Fairies, in search of the truth!
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In this game, you play as Nieo Augustine Vermillion, Lucia Lavie, and Huey Aldenne, making their way towards the Fairy Kingdom's capital city. Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!
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A very good, solo developed, bullet hell/Touhou-like.3 found this helpful
Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies is an indie top-down shooter that attempts to merge bullet hell intensity with a light fantasy narrative, creating an experience that sits between pure arcade action and story-driven progression. Set in a world influenced by a mysterious energy known as Taika, the game introduces a conflict centered around the Fairy Kingdom, where this power begins to manifest in dangerous and unpredictable ways. While the story provides context and motivation, it remains secondary to the gameplay, functioning more as a thematic backdrop than a deeply explored narrative. The core of the experience lies in its combat system, which combines traditional bullet-dodging mechanics with a subtle emphasis on positioning and environmental awareness. Players are constantly navigating through dense patterns of enemy projectiles while attempting to return fire with precision. What sets the game apart slightly is its encouragement to use cover and spacing strategically, rather than relying entirely on continuous movement. This creates a rhythm that alternates between careful positioning and rapid reaction, giving the gameplay a measured pace that differs from more chaotic entri…2 found this helpful
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