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Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus

65%Game Brain Score
humor
graphics, gameplay
91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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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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Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus screenshot
Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus screenshot
Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus screenshot
Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus screenshot
Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus screenshot
Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus screenshot
Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus screenshot
Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus screenshot

91%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features innovative mechanics, including unique attacks like radioactive urine and a variety of power-ups that enhance gameplay.
  • The controls are responsive and fluid, allowing for fast-paced combat and enjoyable movement throughout the levels.
  • The soundtrack complements the game's theme well, with a mix of metal and retro vibes that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game lacks modern options such as windowed mode and resolution settings, which can make it difficult to play on larger monitors.
  • Its retro aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, particularly those who are sensitive to the game's gross and grotesque themes.
  • The gameplay is quite similar to the original version, which may lead some players to prefer the free, older iteration available online.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are designed to evoke a retro aesthetic, featuring pixelated visuals reminiscent of 90s Amiga games, which some players find charming. While the simpler graphics enhance the nostalgic feel, there are occasional stuttering issues that detract from the overall experience. The game's gory details and imaginative enemy designs contribute to its challenging 2D shoot 'n' run gameplay.

    • “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
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by well-crafted mechanics that offer fluid movement and balanced platforming, enhanced by innovative shooting elements. Players appreciate the game's aesthetic, particularly the smaller character sprite, and the overall experience is complemented by a fitting metal soundtrack. Despite some repetition in gameplay, the execution remains engaging and enjoyable.

    • “The mechanics are grossly well crafted!”
    • “Well balanced gameplay with the opportunity for awesome superruns.”
    • “The style is impeccable and movement with the game's mechanics feels fluid.”
    • “Same gameplay for the most part, but I prefer the look of it and the smaller character sprite.”
    • “Be the contents whatever your personal perception of truth is, but the style is impeccable and movement with the game's mechanics feels fluid.”
    • “- Its mechanics are grossly well crafted!”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 known as the butcher, driven by an insatiable gluttony, with narrative elements revealed through intervals and within levels, though the details remain somewhat vague. Overall, the story serves as a cautionary tale reflecting modern societal issues.

    • “You play the butcher himself in his quest to satisfy his irresistible gluttony.”
    • “The story goes that mankind has finally managed to destroy itself mostly through nuclear weapons, but the details are vague. However, there are few survivors as well as many mutants; you are one of the latter!”
    • “Also, the story seems like a flash warning, if not an allegory for modern societal issues.”
    • “There are story intervals between the levels, and as you progress through the levels, you'll find some story parts within some levels.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 for the game's gory visuals and imaginative enemies, enhancing the overall experience of this challenging 2D shoot 'n' run platformer.

    • “The music is quite accurate to the game's theme, capturing both the post-apocalyptic and retro feeling.”
    • “Score freaks will be thrilled too (combos possible), and the soundtrack is brilliant, featuring metal and some 80s Italian horror film-style music reminiscent of John Carpenter's scores.”
    • “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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players noting that while it is not essential for completing levels, some comedic elements are both entertaining and beneficial to gameplay.

    • “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes that keep you entertained throughout.”
    • “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios add a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor in unexpected ways, making even the simplest tasks enjoyable.”

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