Hunt the Muglump

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Hunt the Muglump is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by CromulusPrime and was released on March 15, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Hunt the Muglump is a retro-inspired dungeon crawling adventure where you must brave the dangers of a dark dungeon in order to slay the Muglump by shooting it with an arrow. The Muglump is a horrific, greedy beast that can and will consume anything and anyone it can get its hands on. Along the way watch out for bottomless pit traps and giant bats that can carry you to other parts of the dungeon th…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is very fun and easy to learn, but challenging to master, making it engaging for players.
It offers a nostalgic experience with retro-style graphics and music, appealing to fans of classic games.
Each playthrough generates a new dungeon, ensuring that the gameplay remains fresh and exciting.

The game lacks RPG elements and meaningful content, relying on repetitive procedural generation instead.
Visual quality is low, with outdated graphics that may not meet modern gaming standards.
Controls and resolution are locked, which can hinder the overall gaming experience.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic appeal and engaging experience, with players enjoying the challenge of hunting beasts and working towards unlocking features like the dungeon creator. Overall, it offers a fun and rewarding gameplay experience.
- “Really good for a nostalgia trip or for a fun gameplay experience.”
- “I have playtested this game, so please ignore the hour gameplay here on Steam; my review comes from much time hunting these dangerous beasts!”
- “I'm still working towards the dungeon creator by earning the right achievements, but I enjoy the gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking depth and coherence, as the developer relied on repetitive procedural generation instead of crafting a compelling narrative or engaging level design. This has led to a disjointed experience that fails to captivate players.
- “In the interests of informing gamers, here's what you need to know: the developer was unable to come up with decent level design or game/story flow/plot, so they opted to use repetitive procedural generation as a substitute for adding content to the game.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it difficult to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the narrative is poorly executed, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and disconnected from the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game feature a retro pixel art style, which some players appreciate for its nostalgic charm, while others view it as a limitation compared to modern PC graphics. The straightforward, toonish visuals complement the gameplay and are enhanced by a fitting soundtrack, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- “This is a nice little dungeon crawler - straightforward controls & gameplay, basic toonish graphics, and a good soundtrack.”
- “Classic graphics and music make for an awesome time!”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this dungeon crawler is highly praised, with users highlighting its enjoyable and retro quality that enhances the overall gaming experience. The soundtrack complements the straightforward gameplay and classic graphics, contributing to a fun atmosphere.
- “This retro game is so much fun and the music is awesome!”
- “Classic graphics and music make for an awesome time!”
- “This is a nice little dungeon crawler - straightforward controls & gameplay, basic cartoonish graphics, and a good soundtrack.”