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Myths of Orion: Light from the North
Myths of Orion: Light from the NorthA mystical point‑and‑click adventure where a stolen legacy shapes the North
Shining in the Darkness
Shining in the DarknessEmbark on a 3‑D fantasy quest to rescue the princess and defeat Dark Sol
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Description

In the Realm of Orion, a greedy wizard forged three Books of Knowledge, Law, and Magic, granting him unrivaled power. When the brave enchantress Salina steals the books and flees north with her infant daughter Meredith, a centuries‑long quest begins to keep the wizard’s chaos at bay. The game follows Salina’s child as she uncovers hidden secrets, solves intricate puzzles, and confronts the lingering threat of the wizard. With hand‑drawn art and atmospheric storytelling, players experience a deep mystery across PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch.

Explore the dark Labyrinth in a pioneering 3‑D perspective, battling beasts and solving puzzles to collect the powerful Arms of Light. As Mortred’s son, join Milo and Pyra on an epic journey to save Princess Jessa and bring peace to Thornwood. The game blends classic role‑playing elements with challenging puzzles, offering cinematic views, fast‑paced scrolling, and a rich fantasy storyline. Single‑player adventure suitable for all ages, available on Linux, PC, and Mac.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
CRPG
Best for
Fans of narrative puzzle adventures
Fans of classic fantasy RPGs and puzzle adventures
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Cateia Games
Climax Entertainment, Camelot Software Planning
publisher
Libredia, Ocean Media
Tec Toy, Sega
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB E10++129%
ESRB E, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
General
release date
2014-05-12
1991-03-29
msrp
—
$49.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals
  • Compelling mythic storyline
  • Varied puzzle designs
  • Cross‑platform availability
  • Innovative 3‑D perspective for its era
  • Engaging blend of RPG and puzzle gameplay
  • Rich fantasy storyline with memorable characters
  • Available on multiple modern platforms
Cons
  • Limited replayability after story completion
  • Pacing can feel slow in early chapters
  • No multiplayer or co‑op options
  • Dated graphics compared to contemporary titles
  • Limited combat depth for hardcore RPG fans
  • Save system can be unforgiving
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