Max Mustard

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Max Mustard is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Toast Interactive and was released on October 16, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Max Mustard is a made-for-VR platformer with 40 unique levels, 4 ridiculous bosses and 8 powerful upgrades. No boring bits! It’s the perfect combination of first-person power-ups and classic third-person platforming. This is a VR platformer you’ll find impossible to put down.

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals, fun music, and enjoyable challenges, making it a highly recommended VR platformer.
It offers a well-designed gameplay experience with smooth controls and a variety of levels that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
The game successfully captures the essence of classic platformers, providing a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.

The protagonist design is considered bland, which may have negatively impacted the game's reception.
The game is generally on the easier side, with some players wishing for more challenging gameplay elements.
Certain technical issues, such as limited camera control and occasional bugs, detract from the overall experience.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is often compared to "Astro Bot: Rescue Mission," featuring a similar premise where players rescue cute creatures reminiscent of Bulbasaur, referred to as mudpups. While the narrative may not be deeply complex, it effectively captures the charm and appeal of classic 3D platformers, making it a delightful experience for fans of the genre. Overall, players appreciate the engaging gameplay and visuals, though some seek more intricate story elements and puzzles.
- “This game definitely deserves more attention than what it's getting, so if anyone sees this, if you enjoy VR 3D platformers like Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, then I think you'll enjoy this.”
- “I've been waiting for the closest thing to an Astro Bot: Rescue Mission sequel for years, and now I have one on PC.”
- “It reminds me of Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, but instead of cute bots, you're rescuing cute little Bulbasaurs or Mudpups, as they're called; they just remind me of Bulbasaur from Pokémon.”
- “For those wanting more story elements and puzzles, Moss 1 and 2 are still my reference by far.”
- “Literally Astro Bot Rescue Mission without Astro Bot.”
- “Yes, this is pretty much an Astro Bot: Rescue Mission clone.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is a standout feature, combining challenging platforming with first-person mechanics that become easier with practice. Players appreciate the depth and variety of challenges across different levels and themes, enhanced by a rewarding skill upgrade system that encourages replayability. However, some noted that the early introduction of power-ups led to a lack of new gameplay elements later on, despite the overall enjoyable mechanics and level design.
- “When you first start the game, the levels seem very hard, but after getting used to moving the camera around and the gameplay mechanics, it got much easier for me.”
- “Although it is a family-friendly game, don't let that fool you; it's got some depth to the gameplay with new challenges being introduced and expanded upon.”
- “The gameplay is what makes it stand out.”
- “Although it is a family-friendly game, don't let that fool you, it's got some depth to the gameplay with new challenges being introduced and expanded upon.”
- “The game throws almost all the power-ups at you early on in the game, thus there were no more new gameplay elements in the majority of the game, although the variation was good from level to level.”
graphics
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The graphics are characterized as simple yet colorful and clear, with a mix of cute and engaging visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players suggest moving away from a "my little pony" aesthetic, the overall design is praised for its smooth performance and excellent quality, particularly on PC. Despite limited graphics options, the game is well-received for its lush visuals and minimal bugs, contributing to its appeal as a fun and well-crafted platformer.
- “Visuals on PC are excellent, and throughout the 8 hours I spent beating this 100%, I only encountered a single bug (got stuck at a checkpoint upon respawning, but a recent patch looks to have fixed this).”
- “Excellent platform game with lush visuals.”
- “Lots of potential, but please ditch the 'My Little Pony' aesthetic.”
- “The game only has one graphics option: post-processing on or off.”
- “The graphics are simple, colorful, and clear.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as catchy and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall fun experience. However, some users noted that certain tracks and sound effects can feel reminiscent of low-quality mobile game ads, detracting from the overall quality. Despite this, the music complements the well-designed gameplay and charming visuals.
- “It felt great to play, fun music, and fun challenges.”
- “I found the visuals charming and the music is also catchy.”
- “But the game itself is well designed, fun, and has everything from visuals to music to make it a AAA game.”
- “The bad: annoyingly cutesy visual style, restricted camera control, some of the music and sound effects are reminiscent of the worst free mobile game ads, some even worse.”
optimization
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The game "Max Mustard" is well-optimized, running smoothly even on modest hardware, particularly benefiting Meta HMD users through its use of OpenXR drivers. Players can expect great performance without the need for high-end rigs, thanks to its enhanced Quest port.
- “It runs smoothly on modest hardware.”
- “You do not need a fast rig to get great performance in Max Mustard.”
- “This is an enhanced Quest port, explaining the great performance.”
- “Max Mustard uses OpenXR drivers, so Meta HMD users will get optimal performance.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect has received criticism for its overly cutesy visual style and limited camera control, which some users feel detracts from the experience. Additionally, certain music and sound effects evoke the negative connotations associated with low-quality free mobile game advertisements.