Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus

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"That game where you can pee, poop and puke." -- this is a 2D platformer with 360° aiming. It is violent, it is fast, it is absolutely over the top. Jump around, slide, dash and dunk into enemies to kill them, and then eat them. On your quest for meat you encounter a lot of deadly traps in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Become the ultimate weapon of mass digestion: the Homo Metabolicus!

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features innovative mechanics, such as using urine as a weapon and a unique health system based on consuming meat from defeated enemies.
The graphics and soundtrack effectively capture a retro, post-apocalyptic vibe, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Gameplay is fast-paced and responsive, with a variety of power-ups and abilities that keep the action engaging.

The game lacks modern video options, only supporting a 4:3 aspect ratio, which can be frustrating on larger monitors.
Its gross themes and content may not appeal to all players, particularly those sensitive to graphic violence and bodily functions.
There are occasional performance issues, such as stuttering graphics, which can detract from the overall experience.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are designed to evoke a retro feel, featuring pixelated visuals reminiscent of 90s Amiga games, with a mix of simpler designs and imaginative, nightmare-like enemies. While the gory details enhance the game's atmosphere, some users noted occasional stuttering in the graphics during gameplay. Overall, the visuals contribute to a nostalgic yet challenging experience.
- “Challenging 2D shoot 'n' run with some gory graphic details, imaginative nightmare-like enemies, and a really enthralling soundtrack.”
- “The graphics remind me of some 90s Amiga games.”
- “Contra: graphics will sometimes stutter around a little bit (you know we have some super smooth scrolling on the Commodore 64).”
- “Specifically made to resemble the retro feeling with pixelated graphics.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by well-crafted mechanics that offer fluid movement and balanced challenges, making it a standout platformer. Players appreciate the innovative shooting mechanics and the game's stylish presentation, enhanced by a fitting metal soundtrack. Overall, the gameplay remains consistent while providing opportunities for exciting superruns.
- “The style is impeccable, and the movement with the game's mechanics feels fluid.”
- “Its mechanics are grossly well crafted!”
- “Well-balanced gameplay with the opportunity for awesome superruns.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The mechanics are poorly designed, leading to frustrating experiences during gameplay.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story presents a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has largely destroyed itself through nuclear warfare, leaving behind a few survivors and many mutants. Players take on the role of a character driven by insatiable gluttony, with narrative elements interspersed between levels that gradually reveal more about the setting and its societal allegories. Overall, the storytelling is described as vague yet intriguing, with a focus on modern societal issues.
- “The story goes that mankind has finally managed to destroy itself mostly through nuclear weapons, but the details are vague. However, there are a few survivors as well as many mutants, and you are one of the latter!”
- “There are story intervals between the levels, and as you progress, you'll find some story parts within some levels.”
- “The story seems like a flash warning, if not an allegory for modern societal issues.”
- “The story goes that mankind has finally managed to destroy itself mostly through nuclear weapons, but the details are vague. However, there are a few survivors as well as many mutants; you are one of the latter!”
- “There are story intervals between the levels, and as you progress through the levels, you'll find some story parts within some levels.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its alignment with the post-apocalyptic and retro themes, featuring a captivating blend of metal and 80s horror film-inspired scores reminiscent of John Carpenter. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as both enthralling and fitting, enhancing the game's challenging atmosphere and innovative mechanics. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “Score freaks will be thrilled (combos possible), and the soundtrack is brilliant, featuring metal and some 80s Italian horror film-style music reminiscent of John Carpenter's scores.”
- “The music is quite accurate to the game's theme, capturing both the post-apocalyptic and retro feeling.”
- “Challenging 2D shoot 'n' run with some gory graphic details, imaginative nightmare-like enemies, and a really enthralling soundtrack.”
- “Joking aside, this is a well-crafted platformer with innovative shooting mechanics and a very fitting, badass metal soundtrack.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players noting that while it isn't essential for completing levels, it adds an enjoyable and sometimes useful element to the experience.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay; it makes even the toughest challenges enjoyable.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions add a delightful layer of fun to the overall experience.”

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