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Mythgard is a digital collectible card game originally developed and published by Rhino Games, and developed by Monumental since October 2021. [1]
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Mythgard is a digital collectible card game originally developed and published by Rhino Games, and developed by Monumental since October 2021. [1]
Mythgard is a turn-based 2-player digital collectible card game based on the Magic: the Gathering template. During a turn, players:
The first player to reach 0 life loses.
Mythgard's deckbuilding is also based on Magic: the Gathering. Players may build decks using any and all available cards. In addition to cards, Mythgard decks also include powers and paths, both of which provide extra options during gameplay. Furthermore, one's choice of path affects one's starting life total, as well as the pursuit bonus, which the game's way of compensating the player going second.
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Mythgard began alpha testing in 2017. [2] Mythgard's developers Peter Hu and Paxton Mason invested a substantial amount of personal resources into making the game. However, Rhino Games lacked the resources to compete in a saturated digital CCG market, with its competitors outspending Rhino Games on both content and marketing. [3] As such, Rhino Games was forced to call a halt to active development in September 2021. [3] Shortly afterwards, Monumental took over the game, with the endorsement of the original developers. [1]
The game had several expansions including the Rings of Immortality and The Winter War. [4]
Mythgard received little notice in the mainstream gaming press, with only 1 critic review listed by Metacritic. [5] Among smaller outfits that did review the game, it generally was rated strongly. High Ground Gaming criticized the game's campaign and story, but praised the competitive modes and design. [6] The Gamer praised Mythgard [7] and Culture of Gaming rated the game highly, praising its design, art, and gameplay. [8]
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