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This is a Hybrid - MAC and PC!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 65 / 67
Date: November 11, 1999
Author: Amazon User

There's a bit of a mistake here, the Total Codex contains hybrid CDs that will work on both Macs and PC's.

That said, this is an excellent offering from those bungie gods. It includes both award winning Myth titles, along with an expansion for Myth 2, and a collection of the best user created maps around. As an experienced player I can tell you that these really are the best maps out there. Really top notch quality. I bought a copy for myself and one for a gift.

If you're a latecomer to the Myth series, this set will not disappoint. Myth 2 still has a huge and loyal following, including myself, almost a year after its release. It is still the only game of its kind, the story is solid and engrossing, and the multiplayer is truly something to be experienced. You'll regret not jumping on this bandwagon.

The only reason not to buy this title is fairly steep system requirements. If you want to play this game competitively, you need at least a 300 mhz processor, 64 megs of RAM, 600 megs of hard disk space, and a good graphics card.

THE Game for everyone!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: January 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

If you haven't played Myth series before (why?) then you will have a great surprise. Already the first part of the series "The Fallen Lords" broke ground with its amazing graphics and un-strategic-game-like gameplay + story. Then (after a long time of impatient waiting) we got "The Soulblighter" which was definetly the all times best. And as if that wasn't enough, Bungie managed to give the add-on away for free. In one word: Bungie Rules.

The story goes, you are a simple soldier fighting in a war against the evil warlocks and it is not an easy battle. Your units will get better after many battles and so does the story. And 50 years after the final fight dark clouds start to gather again. This time the forgotten lord, Soulblighter, who managed to escape from you and gather some power, came to give his final blow. And with the help of the diar you wrote during the first game "goods" manage to... but that is all ready for you to see.

Anyway, if this seemed too simple for you, then just buy and watch as those "badies" tear of the limbs and heads of soldiers (in the beginning) and tell it again. The game is absolutly fabulous and I'm quite sure you'll love it from the first sight.

Better late than never

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: January 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Having an interest in creative writing, I'm most interested in those kinds of games that provide great graphics in conjunction with a well constructed plot or premise. Myth is one such game. Actually, I'm a relative late-comer to the Myth scene, but I'm extremely happy that I stumbled onto a demo of the game several weeks ago. When it comes to RTS titles, Myth is probably the most ingenious and ranks among the most challenging I've seen. The ability to view the battlefield in 3D obviously sets this game apart from others, such as StarCraft, but the computer AI in the single player levels is quite challenging, especially to the player, like myself, who is in the early stages of his Myth development. Combine this with the ability to play multiplayer games on Bungie's top-notch site, and you've got a winner on every front.

Great game, with just a bit lacking.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: January 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Really a great game. I personally like Myth II a lot better than the first, it's more detailed. It's got some great 3-D graphics, but the camera view can be a little annoying when you are still learning the game. The multiplayer aspect of the game is thrilling. With hundreds of plug-ins on the disk, you can play standard, Civil War style, or my favorite, WWII. Each one has great details. The AI isn't to smart, but it gets the job done. With exploding monsters comming at you from all directions, you are forced to think, think, and think again. The computer will force you to outsmart it, having 5 men of yours agenst rows and rows of enemies. All in all, I would definatly buy it if you are looking for a lot of fun and thrills, and have the 3-D acceloration.

a personal favorite

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: February 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I started playing Myth:TFL when the demo came out in 1997 and I have been playing both Myth:TFL and MythII multiplayer on a regular basis ever since. Never before has a game, or a series of games, kept my attention for such a long period of time.

In addition to great gameplay, graphics and excellent storyline (a Bungie trademark), the multiplayer community is one of the most fun, devoted and interesting group of people I have ever met. Something like this is hard to market, but playing on Bungie.Net (the free multiplayer service) is a lot of fun because the people make it so.

My only complaint is that the ranking system on Bungie.Net is inherently flawed, which makes it (somewhat) easy for people to cheat and alter their scoring. But if you stick to unranked games, you'll find a much better breed of player.

You don't know what you're missing!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: March 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

If you like Command & Conquer, Warcraft or Starcraft, it'll take you about half an hour to totally fall in love with Myth. Have a fast computer and a decent graphics card. PII350 is my reccommended minimum. The storyline for the game is a little bit weak, but that's okay: you'll be so eager to get to the battles, that you'll find yourself skipping throught the story narrations, anyway.

Myth's 3D physics is simply breathtaking, and gameplay is superb. Some of the epic battles will make you replay their footages in your mind for days. Practice camera control and get very good at it. The better you are with the camera, the more you'll enjoy this game.

Myth - A myth that is is a good game.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 15
Date: March 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the worst games ever made. It is impossible to beat even the easiest levels without spending hours on learning the terrible interface and horrid battle system. Very bad game for even the highly experienced RTS player. If you have hours to waste, fine, buy this game. Otherwise get a real game that will allow you to have fun.

Colorful Frisbee

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 29
Date: April 04, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Do not, under any circumstances, buy this game. I wish there had been someone like me to stop me when I bought it. It gets one star for not blowing up my computer when I put it in the drive. I want my money back.

First of all, the game much too hard when you're first starting out. Be prepared to die a thousand deaths. The camera controls are horrible, and really just a bad idea. Its almost like driving a car, and the action is through the windshield. Very annoying, stick to classic scrolling. You start with a set amount of soldiers/archers/etc, all which die extremely easily. The storyline is weak and uninteresting, bearly tied to the story. If you actually manage to beat this game without destroying the cd the ending is as unsatisfying as the rest of the game. Save your money for... just about anything else.

Favourite Games Ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: April 04, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Myth is quite simply, my favourite series ever. And for only$20, if you don't have this collection (or have not ordered it) youshould ask someone to kick you in the head as hard as they can. Myth is set in a world of light and dark creatures, battling it out to the end. And a great storyline makes you want to keep playing and never stop. Although Myth an RTS game, it is different from others because you cannot build structures or units. You start out with an army that you retain for the rest of the scenario, and you send them into battle. This may sound a little shallow, but trust me, it's not. You have to take advantage of key terrain points (such as the top of a cliff, overlooking a valley full of enemies), and set up your units in just the right way. And while the single player missions are fun, the high point of the game is the multiplayer. You can either set up a network or play free over the internet. On the internet site, I have made freinds and I'm sure you will too, and the whole atmosphere of the place is very freindly. Everyone is a good sportsman there. Once again, if you don't have this, you deserve a kick in the head. Definitely my favourite game ever. END

An Adult Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: April 14, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Apparently not everyone sees the ultimate coolness of this game. I can only assume they're suffering from Quake-think - that a game should be first-person, and all you've got to do is kill stuff, collect keys, and open doors.

I like that there's no "me" there - I can only make suggestions to my troops. They'll run away if they want to, they'll screw up and lob bombs at their buddies (or maybe gnomes are just easily offended and are taking offense at their teammates' short-jokes). This game is rated for adults not only because of the splattering blood, but it takes an adult sense of patience and strategy. Have fun.

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