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Mitos.is: The Game

75%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
monetization, grinding
75% User Score Based on 10,726 reviews

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Mitos.is: The Game is a real-time multiplayer online arena battler. Players control single cell organisms, consuming nutrients and battling opponents to evolve and grow. With various game modes and customization options, it offers a unique blend of strategy, reflexes, and competitive play.

Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
Mitos.is: The Game screenshot
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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,726 reviews
music176 positive mentions
monetization60 negative mentions

  • The game features catchy 8-bit and electronic soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience for many players.
  • The gameplay mechanics are engaging and addictive, with a mix of familiar io genre elements and new features that surprise players.
  • Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting its addictive nature and the ability to continually improve gear and experiment with different playstyles.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent bugs, lag, and freezing, which detract from the overall experience.
  • Many players criticize the pay-to-win elements and monetization strategies, feeling they create an unbalanced experience and diminish player enjoyment.
  • The music can be repetitive and annoying for some, leading to a polarized reception among players.
  • music
    422 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy 8-bit and electronic soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive and annoying, particularly due to a limited selection of tracks. Many users appreciate the fun and lively nature of the music, although some express a desire for more variety and the ability to adjust volume settings. Overall, while the music is a highlight for some, it can also detract from the experience for others, leading to a polarized reception.

    • “However, the 8-bit music for Mitosis not only fits the gameplay extremely well, some of it is downright good on its own.”
    • “Great music, easy way to pass the time.”
    • “I will say this, the soundtrack is awesome.”
    • “Simply the worst music/sounds I have heard in any game - that will make your ears bleed.”
    • “Gets boring after an hour of the same music.”
    • “The music is annoying as hell.”
  • gameplay
    290 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mix of familiar mechanics from the io genre, enhanced with new modes and features, but it suffers from significant pay-to-win elements that create an unbalanced experience, particularly for new players. While some find the mechanics engaging and the game visually appealing, others criticize the clunky controls, repetitive nature, and toxic community interactions. Overall, the game offers a casual and occasionally fun experience, but many players feel it lacks fairness and depth due to its monetization strategies and gameplay imbalances.

    • “The overall gameplay and way the game is constructed always seems to surprise me.”
    • “This game is good, visuals are simple, the music is proper, the gameplay mechanics are simple but very entertaining and addictive, best part is that it's free.”
    • “I love the elegance of this game: simple mechanics that give rise to complex strategies; the team-mode is even more engaging.”
    • “The controls are clunky and some of the changes to the gameplay make it slow and less action-oriented.”
    • “Far too broken by boosters that allow players to spawn in with 3x the size, go far faster or other mechanics making new players completely doomed due to unfair matches.”
    • “The game is repetitive and boring, the game mechanics and controls react way too slowly, and the community is, well, toxic.”
  • graphics
    138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clean and simple visuals that fit the game's tone well, while others criticize them as simplistic or lacking in quality. Many users note that despite the graphics not being the main focus, they are generally satisfactory, especially for a free game, and some even highlight improvements over similar titles. However, there are also complaints about lag and the use of unoriginal artwork for skins, which detracts from the overall visual experience.

    • “I have a lower end laptop and the graphics work wonderfully.”
    • “Really good game, the graphics are great and performance is at its best.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, gameplay, and soundtrack.”
    • “It's lagging all the time (yeah, this low-graphic, 134MB game is lagging all the time and kicks me out of the server - so the server is what, a laptop?)”
    • “Worst game ever made, disconnects every time you get into the top 5, the graphics are the cheapest possible and has only 2-3 soundtracks.”
    • “- ugly, half-assed graphics/visuals and UI.”
  • monetization
    132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a blatant cash grab filled with intrusive microtransactions that create a pay-to-win environment. While some appreciate the absence of ads, others find the frequent pop-up ads disruptive, especially when they interfere with gameplay. Overall, the monetization approach has led to a diminished player experience, with many feeling that it prioritizes profit over player enjoyment.

    • “I don't make any in-game purchases and I still manage to get on the leaderboard every game.”
    • “Coins you can earn during a match if you find plenty of them, so you don't have to buy microtransactions to buy the skin you want.”
    • “The best bit is that it's not riddled with microtransactions to the point your bank balance ends up in the red after 5 seconds, isn't pay to play or pay to win!”
    • “The game is all about spending money to be relevant. I can say this because I spent $200 one week ago for new gear and I've used almost all of it on the new gear, so it's near impossible for free-to-play players. It's very annoying when I play that there are only 6 players on a server. Andrea has ruined the game and has no plans on fixing it.”
    • “Microtransactions are everywhere, giving everything a bad taste knowing the developers are just greedy plagiarists.”
    • “Blatant cash grab, complete rip-off of Agar.”
  • humor
    126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it consistently funny both solo and with friends. Reviews highlight its simple yet hilarious gameplay, amusing character skins, and entertaining game modes, making it an enjoyable experience for those looking for lighthearted fun. However, some players express frustration with certain features that limit the humor, such as restrictions on custom content.

    • “Super addictive, simple and hilarious.”
    • “This game is so funny and interesting!”
    • “I find it a bit funny to see those equipment as if it was a generic RPG when we're just playing as circles.”
  • story
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a mixed perception of the game's story, with many players noting that it lacks a significant narrative, often comparing it to games like "Temple Run" that prioritize gameplay over storytelling. Some users mention a minimal backstory involving a character named Nathianel, while others express frustration with broken quests and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the consensus leans towards the game being more about fun mechanics than a compelling story.

    • “Man this game... I get so immersed in the story I cried last evening.”
    • “I recommend this because it has an intelligent and nice backstory for the main problem and is really fun to play. It's the best RPG game I have played yet on the Steam network.”
    • “Epic story.”
    • “✅ this game has no story”
    • “🔲 this game has no story”
    • “Men... women... I share here... a story... of how this shit stole my soul....”
  • grinding
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it often feels tedious and repetitive, requiring excessive time investment to compete against pay-to-win players. Many feel that the grind can lead to boredom once they reach a certain skill level, while others highlight issues with data-farming and unbalanced gameplay that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players still find enjoyment in the grind as a means of honing their skills.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You either waste precious time grinding for the new stuff so you can stand a chance against pay-to-win players, or you buy your way to the top with real money.”
    • “However, over time, when you are quite good (not bragging or anything but I was top 10 I believe for a season and was mostly in the top 50, in Australia mind you, think top 100 in the world when I was really grinding) it gets boring as there is minimal challenge.”
    • “I lost my account and couldn't recover it; after countless hours of grinding, my time was for nothing.”
  • optimization
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game receives mixed reviews; while many players praise its smooth performance and graphics, particularly on non-browser platforms, others report significant issues such as poor performance on certain browsers, clunky controls on mobile, and instances of game-breaking bugs. Additionally, some users express frustration with unoptimized elements and a lack of balance in gameplay. Overall, the game shows potential for better optimization but currently has notable drawbacks.

    • “Io but with much greater performance, upgrades, and general gameplay.”
    • “Mitosis runs smoothly for me and a lot of the players are very friendly.”
    • “-performance (extremely smooth)”
    • “Cons: pay to win, generally boring game, unoptimized, extremely small maps, extremely small player population, extremely unbalanced games, extremely bad way to kill a semi fun game.”
    • “- poor performance on Google Chrome (said it would run better on Firefox)”
    • “- mobile version has really clunky controls, poor performance, stuttering, and teleporting (probably lags)”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, lag, and freezing issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. While many appreciate the unique concept and potential of the game, the persistent technical problems and lack of updates have left players frustrated and unable to enjoy it fully.

    • “Not only is this game buggy, laggy, and full of paywalls; it's not enjoyable to play.”
    • “It's been a long time since I could join the game; I don't know why it just freezes on the loading screen. It's not even telling me if the problem is with my internet. By the way, I loved this game, so sad I can't play again.”
    • “Honestly, this is a really fun game, but there are a lot of bugs and glitches that need to be fixed!”
  • replayability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting its addictive nature and the ability to continually improve gear and experiment with different playstyles. Many reviews rate the replay value positively, often around 8/10, emphasizing that the game offers infinite replay potential.

    • “Addictive and replayable!”
    • “I feel that adds replay value, because you can keep playing to get better gear, and try out different bonuses and stuff to suit your playstyle.”
    • “🔲 infinitely replayable”
  • emotional
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game deeply emotional, often leading to intense immersion and even tears due to its compelling narrative. The emotional impact is so strong that it inspires players to seek out additional emotional music, although some have noted that certain gameplay elements can be overwhelming. Overall, the game's ability to evoke strong feelings is a standout feature.

    • “This game is so emotional it makes me want to listen to 10 hours of emotional music on YouTube just like robthechampion7.”
    • “Man this game... I get so immersed in the story I cried last evening.”
    • “This game is so emotional it makes me want to listen to 10 hours of emotional music on YouTube just like robthechampion7.”

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22h Median play time
166h Average play time
3-447h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 44 analyzed playthroughs

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