Overview
Shan Hai: Mythic Origins is an ambitious action roguelike that draws heavily from the ancient Chinese text, the Classic of Mountains and Seas. This title from developer Honglizi aims to blend the fast-paced combat of horde-slaying loot runs with the strategic depth of MOBA-style co-op and intricate skill-building systems. Players will be transported to a world teeming with mythical beasts, where they can choose to brave the dangers alone or team up with friends to unravel an epic ancient mystery.
Highlights
- Mythic World & Roguelike Challenge: Explore a dangerous land inspired by the Classic of Mountains and Seas, where each battle can reset your progress, demanding strategic adaptation and mastery of the Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth).
- Deep Customization & Co-op: Gather and fuse gear, upgrade it, and forge unique builds. Socket mysterious gems into armor to transform skills, with flexible multi-gem combinations offering countless ways for each ability to evolve. Engage in MOBA-style co-op with friends.
- Action-Packed Gameplay: Experience intense hack and slash combat as you slay hordes of mythical creatures, all while managing deep skill builds and strategic elemental counters.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy action roguelikes with a strong emphasis on character progression and build customization. Fans of co-op multiplayer experiences, particularly those who appreciate MOBA mechanics blended into other genres, will find a lot to love here. If you're drawn to ancient mythology and challenging, replayable gameplay loops, Shan Hai: Mythic Origins is worth keeping an eye on.
Game Info
Shan Hai: Mythic Origins is developed and published by Honglizi. It features single-player and multiplayer modes, including online co-op. The game supports a wide range of languages, including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Release date is currently listed as 'Coming soon'.
