Fuse

About

Fuse is a single player action game. It was developed by Mixamo and was released on March 28, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Fuse is a 3D character creator that offers 70+ body parts, 150+ clothing meshes, and 42 texturing substances. It includes unlimited auto-rigs and animations through the Mixamo service, making it easy to prepare characters for animation in less time. However, as of August 22, 2017, Fuse 1.3 customers will need to download Adobe Fuse CC to continue using the software, as uploads from Fuse 1.3 will no longer be supported on Mixamo.com.

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,239 reviews

character development4 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Fuse offers a unique and easy-to-use character creation system that allows for a high degree of customization, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users.
The software provides free auto-rigging for characters, which significantly speeds up the workflow for game developers and animators.
Despite its limitations, Fuse is a fun tool for creating diverse characters quickly, and it is now available for free, making it a low-risk option for users.

The software has limited clothing and accessory options, which can hinder creativity and result in characters that look too similar.
After Adobe's acquisition, many features, including the ability to export models to popular platforms like SFM and GMod, have been removed, making it less useful for those specific applications.
Users have reported frequent crashes and technical issues, particularly when trying to add clothing or textures, which can be frustrating and disrupt the creative process.

character development
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this software is praised for its accessibility and ease of use, making it a suitable choice for beginners and indie developers. While it offers a range of customization options and is effective for quick character design iterations, some users note its limitations and a tendency for characters to have a similar appearance. Overall, it serves as a helpful tool for those new to 3D modeling and character design, despite not being the most advanced option available.
- “A great program for people who want to get into character design, but who struggle with 3D sculpting.”
- “An interactive 3D character designer with tons of customizations that will please anyone interested in designing characters for games, films, and animations. Highly recommended to anyone who's into the hobby of art or animation.”
- “Its very good for an indie developer as it can easily wrap up character design hurdles that previously would take days to weeks.”
- “It's a shortcut that game developers take so they don't bother with getting actual artists, thus making these games suffer the 'fuse look' and just looking the same from a character design standpoint.”
- “Though it has lots of limitations, I will still recommend this software for beginners who want to make characters for games or animations without any character development knowledge.”
- “With that regard, the workflow is quite the rocky road as there is quite a disconnect between beginning character development and Unity import.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from the extensive character customization options, allowing players to create absurd and hilarious character designs that often lead to unexpected and comical results. Users enjoy experimenting with body structures, resulting in laugh-out-loud creations, and the ability to animate these characters adds to the fun. Overall, the game fosters a lighthearted atmosphere, making it a source of entertainment for players looking to share laughs with friends.
- “Hilarious”
- “I like the full customization and how I'm able to just mess with the character's body structures, and it can make some hilarious results (I made a sniper into some sort of demented hobbit creature).”
- “I had a lot of fun customizing characters, making funny bodies.”
graphics
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The graphics of the application receive mixed reviews; while some users praise the quality and potential for 3D development, others criticize the limited character creation options and clunky art styles. Additionally, there are concerns about the app's future, given Adobe's plans to integrate similar features into Photoshop. Overall, users note that a powerful graphics card is necessary for optimal performance.
- “Absolutely mind-blowing! I am a 3D graphical developer, and we can use this for free?”
- “This seems like such a great app, but I don't know how to make the models work on GMod. The graphics are as good as they get, and I'm glad it's free.”
- “They have updated their graphics.”
- “Can only make the same 3 characters over and over; the art styles possible are very clunky and bad.”
- “I was hoping that it would give me the chance to create some visuals for characters, but it really doesn't seem up to any kind of use.”
- “You need a workstation graphics card for it to run smoothly.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is generally criticized due to frequent glitches, particularly affecting character animations and interactions, which can hinder gameplay. Users report issues such as distorted clothing and unresponsive controls, especially after updates related to Adobe. However, some players note that the editing experience remains robust and allows for continued work in other editors without significant problems.
- “I would have before but not anymore, ever since they went with Adobe it glitches even more than before.”
- “It's very annoying I can't animate anything anymore because it glitches and the character looks like a spider web (I know some of you know what I'm talking about because I've seen this question posted in the forums).”
- “As in, I make the character's head, but after that, it glitches out and I can't click anything else.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for requiring players to purchase the game and then pay for additional in-game purchases to fully experience it. Users feel that the removal of key features, alongside aggressive advertising and pricing models, limits accessibility and may alienate potential indie developers. There is a call for a more community-friendly approach that balances monetization with broader access to essential features.
- “Buy it, and pay for in-game purchases or you won't be able to complete it.”
- “Now they're advertising on Unreal Engine?”
- “You need to make a decision here: market it to studios and retain your pricing models (charging for the third rig per week and $20 animations) or open it up to the indies properly (at least the basic animations, full rigging, and website-independent end-to-end workflow) and grow the community around it to expand and capitalize on optional microtransactions, plugins, and add-on packs.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is engaging and immersive, allowing players to quickly develop a cast and narrative that captivates their attention and drives them to complete their mission. The intense focus on the storyline creates a sense of urgency and commitment, while the mention of customer service highlights an additional positive experience.
- “This program took me little time to create a whole cast for my storyline and with some voice recordings made them come to life in no time!”
- “Soon, I found myself on a mission.”
- “I didn't sleep, eat, I barely breathed in fear of breaking my steel concentration through this quest that would change the course of my life as it was.”
- “The real story here, though, is their customer service.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is generally praised for its automatic polygon reduction when using clothing, which enhances performance during export to engines like UE4. However, it requires a high-end workstation graphics card for smooth operation, and while the balance of quality and detail in meshes is commendable, loading times remain a significant issue.
- “It's really cool that when you're using clothes, it automatically erases the unused polygons, allowing you to save performance when exporting to UE4, for example.”
- “The balance of quality is impressive; the meshes are game-optimized while maintaining enough detail for close-ups.”
- “Performance is greatly improved, although loading times are still a bit harsh.”
- “But it's really cool that when you're using clothes, it automatically erases the unused polygons, so you can save performance when exporting it to UE4, for example.”
- “The balance of quality is impressive; the meshes are game optimized while maintaining enough detail for close-ups.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments that evoke strong feelings, such as flinching at tactile interactions and crying over the beauty of the characters or scenes. This suggests that the game effectively elicits powerful emotional responses through its artistry and immersive experiences.
- “I cried over their beauty; they were all utter perfection.”
- “Voices, hands touching me; I flinched in response.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of character creation tedious, especially when it requires additional effort in a 3D modeling program like Blender, which undermines the convenience of using a dedicated character creation tool.