BIOMUTANT

Biomutant is a clever, quirky, and fun title with a ton of player choice.

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Biomutant is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu RPG where you combat a plague and shape the fate of a divided land. The unique combat system lets you mix melee, shooting, and mutant abilities, while gameplay evolution is enabled through genetic re-coding and exposure to bio-contamination. Your choices in this vibrant world will determine if you become the savior or the downfall of this fractured society.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,106 reviews

story768 positive mentions

stability153 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and vibrant world design
Engaging combat mechanics with diverse customization options
Fun crafting system that allows for unique weapon creation

Repetitive quests and gameplay mechanics
Annoying narrator that detracts from immersion
Lack of meaningful character development and story depth

story
3,726 mentions
21 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The story in Biomutant has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic and lacking depth. While some appreciate its quirky, childlike narrative style and environmental themes, others criticize the repetitive fetch quests and the reliance on a single narrator, which detracts from character immersion and engagement. Overall, the narrative is seen as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling driving force, leading to a general consensus that the story is decent but not particularly memorable or impactful.
- “The story is engaging for the first hour, but then it becomes tedious as you fight against yourself to reach the end of the game.”
- “The story is also told via a narrator who never shuts up, which takes some getting used to.”
- “The story has a very positive ecological message and tries very hard to present you with the opportunity to be good or bad.”
- “The story is incredibly boring and repetitive.”
- “The story is a disaster goddamn.”
- “The story is poorly done, it has severe bugs, graphical, and rendering issues even on a very high end machine.”
gameplay
1,364 mentions
32 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Biomutant" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its diverse combat mechanics that blend melee, ranged, and magical elements, as well as its engaging crafting system and vibrant open world. However, criticisms highlight issues such as repetitive combat, a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, and an overwhelming amount of tutorials and narration that disrupt the flow of play. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience for some, others find it lacking in polish and innovation, leading to a somewhat uneven gameplay experience.
- “The combat is diverse between melee, guns, and three types of magic, and it's fast-paced but not 'souls-like'. The starting class only affects your skill bonuses, and you can competently use any weapon once you find or craft it. Player-friendly mechanics like carrying unlimited loot and crafting on the go make the gameplay enjoyable.”
- “An absolutely amazing game filled with lots of gameplay and interesting choices to make, amazing mechanics, and I am simply amazed by its design!”
- “The gameplay is simple but fun, with lots of variety to tailor your style of play. The crafting system is extensive and allows for a lot of customization, making the gameplay experience engaging.”
- “Gameplay is painfully repetitive; there is no lie in the reviews there. I don't think I've ever been more bored with just fighting enemies, plus nearly all the enemies are the same.”
- “The game's mechanics feel outdated and lack refinement, making for a frustrating and tedious gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive, with little to no feedback from enemies. The weapons don't feel fun or dynamic, and the world is somewhat straightforward and childish.”
graphics
1,114 mentions
55 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Biomutant" have received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant art style and stunning visuals that create an engaging world. While some players find the graphics to be a highlight, noting their beauty and detail, others criticize inconsistencies and performance issues, suggesting that the visuals do not always meet the expectations set by promotional materials. Overall, the game's aesthetic is often described as colorful and unique, contributing positively to the exploration experience, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The graphics are amazing, the world is detailed and characters pop into life with vibrant colors and textures.”
- “The graphics are stunning and the world feels alive, a very cool take on a post-apocalyptic setting.”
- “Biomutant has outstanding vibrant visuals, and during the time I played the game I enjoyed it very much.”
- “Despite the modern hardware requirements, Biomutant's graphics are underwhelming and fail to impress.”
- “The overall visual aesthetic feels dated and fails to meet the expectations set by other contemporary open-world titles.”
- “The graphics in gameplay do not match the quality of the graphics in the epic trailer videos, which is a major letdown.”
music
242 mentions
40 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in Biomutant receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, particularly during exploration. However, criticism arises due to the repetitive nature of the soundtrack, which can lead to a lack of immersion and engagement over time. While some tracks are noted for their beauty and fitting themes, the overall sound design is often described as generic and lacking variety, detracting from the game's potential.
- “I am really enjoying the game mechanics, the art and music direction, and the story.”
- “The music is beautiful, especially during the childhood scenes and plays.”
- “The world is beautiful and the music is also great.”
- “While Biomutant's soundtrack is decent, the sound design overall is lackluster.”
- “After a while, the constant looping of the very limited tracks will have you turning the music off and switching to your personal music.”
- “The biggest issue I have with audio in this is the soundtrack is lame and lacks variation.”
humor
235 mentions
97 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as quirky and varied, with some players finding it genuinely funny while others feel it falls flat or becomes repetitive. Many appreciate the humorous character designs, funny dialogue, and the unique narration style, which can evoke laughter through absurdity and lightheartedness. However, some critiques highlight that the humor can be inconsistent, with attempts at comedy sometimes feeling forced or overly simplistic, leading to mixed reactions among players.
- “The game is uniquely quirky in its humor.”
- “The game is fun, creative, and funny!”
- “The dialogue is hilarious at times and describes a very unique world, like a 3D Bastion.”
- “It's like playing The Stanley Parable but not funny.”
- “Like they tried to do this David Attenborough inner monologue that's supposed to be funny, or these completely out of left field flashbacks attributing to a Kung Fu Panda-esque origin story that completely break away from the initial immersion.”
- “Most of the time it tries to be funny, it's just not; it's not funny to any age.”
optimization
190 mentions
34 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting smooth performance and no significant issues, while others have experienced frame drops, stuttering, and general clunkiness, particularly in demanding areas. Many users noted that despite having high-end hardware, they still faced performance challenges, suggesting that the game may not be well-optimized across all systems. Overall, while some players found the game visually impressive and stable, others highlighted the need for further optimization and patches to address the performance inconsistencies.
- “This game just worked flawlessly for me, other than perhaps not being optimized as well as it could.”
- “Beautifully optimized and just a lot of fun to play... loads to do in this game with beautiful side quests and there's so much freedom in choosing your own path.”
- “The game is very well optimized and runs very well.”
- “One of the most glaring issues with Biomutant is its poorly optimized and buggy game engine.”
- “The game is poorly optimized; I have a GTX 1660 and an i7, and at low settings, it gets 30-60 fps a lot of the time, often hovering around 40 fps.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is not properly optimized and experiences a lot of frame drops, especially during heavy combat and boss fights.”
stability
176 mentions
11 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
87 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback from players, with many reporting various bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including frame rate drops and game-breaking issues. However, some users have noted that their experience was largely free of significant problems, highlighting smooth performance on certain systems. Overall, while the game shows promise and offers enjoyable gameplay, it is marred by a range of stability issues that may affect the experience for some players.
- “I did not experience any problems with the game, no glitches and not getting stuck.”
- “It's also refreshing to have a game release that's well optimized and bug free.”
- “The game looks and runs great and the graphics are really top notch with some absolutely stellar environments and color palettes.”
- “One of the most glaring issues with Biomutant is its poorly optimized and buggy game engine.”
- “Players have reported numerous glitches, frame rate drops, and game-breaking bugs that severely impact the gameplay experience.”
- “This game is a buggy mess and is clearly not finished, it is optimized very poorly and now the final straw is my puzzles just do not load properly so I cannot progress into the story.”
grinding
160 mentions
4 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive. Common complaints include monotonous combat, lengthy tutorials, and excessive narration that disrupts gameplay flow, leading to a frustrating experience. While some players appreciate the crafting and exploration elements, the overall sentiment is that the grinding mechanics detract significantly from enjoyment, making the game feel like a chore rather than an engaging adventure.
- “Almost no grinding.”
- “Not very grindy; allows you to get good supplies very easily without hours of gameplay.”
- “This game has no worse of a repetition, and in fact requires no grinding whatsoever from my experience.”
- “The game's mechanics feel outdated and lack refinement, making for a frustrating and tedious gameplay experience.”
- “The combat grew tedious within the first hour.”
- “It's extremely tedious to listen to the narrator translate every character after they spoke gibberish, making the story feel tedious.”
character development
91 mentions
40 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique and creative character designs but criticizing the lack of depth in character development and storytelling. While some enjoy the customization options and the whimsical art style, others feel that the reliance on a narrator and simplistic dialogue detracts from meaningful character interactions and growth. Overall, the game excels in aesthetics but falls short in delivering a compelling narrative and character progression.
- “In this regard, I would say this game is the only open world after Skyrim that lets you enjoy the complete game and character development by just exploring, fighting a variety of enemies, and doing side quests instead of relying on main quest arcs and dialogue.”
- “Tldr; fantastic gameplay, interesting story, fun mechanics that aren't too challenging to master, very creative character development/customization, and a beautiful world to explore.”
- “The open world is huge and beautiful, and of course there's a bunch of cute animals too with some fun character designs.”
- “The story and character development is done rather poorly in this game.”
- “If you go into it expecting a vast story and character development with well-written dialogue sections, you will be disappointed.”
- “The lack of character development leaves a lot to be desired, but it's overall a fun journey.”
replayability
80 mentions
30 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag. While some players appreciate the customization options, multiple endings, and the impact of choices on gameplay, many others find it lacking in depth and content, leading to a consensus that it offers limited replay value. Players suggest that it can be enjoyable for a single playthrough, especially if purchased on sale, but do not expect significant incentives to return after completing the game.
- “Just a fun game to play and customizable characters and builds allow for greater replayability, as well as multiple ending paths.”
- “The game seems to have lots of replayability because the choices you make impact the story so you can go back and play and choose different choices to see how it changes the game.”
- “The depth of character DNA traits makes it seem really replayable.”
- “Overall, it could be a fun game casual, but for the $60 price point, I can find other games cheaper with more complex systems providing more replay value.”
- “The game lacks depth and isn’t going to have replay value.”
- “Sadly, the game to me doesn't have much replay value as in using the new game + feature because your mutant in ng+ is way too powerful to even have fun smashing enemies designed for a level 3 when you're level 30.”
emotional
73 mentions
86 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
Overall, the emotional aspect of the game has received mixed reviews. Many players find the story and characters lacking depth, making it difficult to form emotional attachments, while the narrator's frequent commentary detracts from the intended emotional impact. Although some appreciate the game's wholesome and humorous elements, the consensus is that it fails to deliver a compelling emotional experience, often feeling superficial or clichéd.
- “The emotional beats of the early story are something that I really like.”
- “It will also bring you from laughter to sadness and all through the emotional range with the storyline.”
- “I love the narrator throughout - it made me feel like I was playing a storybook.”
- “I never got to finish the game, but honestly I can't bring myself to waste more time to be disappointed with the game mechanics and just boring storytelling.”
- “I personally would rather have the freedom to make my own choices rather than being pulled by the nose through a horribly boring story that I'm not engaged in.”
- “Hmmm, I really don't want to thumbs down this because the idea is cool, but it feels utterly unfinished. From janky animations, boring story, and buildings with the exact same layouts, it ruins it. The narration is a cool idea, but I found myself wanting to skip through dialogue just to get it over with.”
atmosphere
69 mentions
52 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its vibrant visuals, charming environments, and immersive sound design, creating a unique and enjoyable experience for players. While many appreciate the overall aesthetic and the relaxing vibe, some critiques focus on repetitive voice acting and storytelling that detracts from the atmosphere. Overall, the game is seen as a visually stunning RPG that excels in creating an engaging world, despite some execution flaws in narrative delivery.
- “The atmosphere of the whole game is really bright and colorful.”
- “Character creation and world exploration are a blast, and the soundtrack and artwork makes it easy to get lost in the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Beautiful world design and atmosphere.”
- “It's all about ambiance and atmosphere, which I feel this game lacks a bit.”
- “The movement along with the sound of your character is not that great; slow movements are floaty, breaking the atmosphere along with the sound not matching slow movements. To me, this game is about atmosphere and setting, but when the character you control sounds like a speed walker when hardly moving, it really kills it for me.”
- “If the plot and atmosphere can make or break games and you don't like overly childish pandering with an eco message being driven in by a sledgehammer, probably pass.”
monetization
26 mentions
8 % positive mentions
19 % neutral mentions
73 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players feeling it represents a cash grab that fails to deliver on the promises made in advertisements. Users express frustration over misleading marketing, lack of promised features, and concerns about potential future microtransactions, despite acknowledging the game's enjoyable elements. Overall, there is a strong sentiment against the trend of unfinished games being sold at full price, leading to disappointment among players.
- “If no strings attached collectathons appeal to you then pick it up; if microtransactions piss you off, then pick this up.”
- “Some of the core systems could use some work, but I can see where they put a lot of time in, and games without microtransactions deserve support.”
- “Game feels like a cash grab when it could have been so much more.”
- “Do not buy this game; it's a cash grab. Nothing they promised is in this game. Complete waste of money and time.”
- “People are tired of spending 'full game price' on unfinished games with day one patches and day zero microtransactions, or games that are more extended betas than anything.”