Mitoza
- March 5, 2021
- Second Maze
"Mitoza" is a surreal puzzle adventure game where you manipulate plant cells in a microscopic world. Solve puzzles by growing, dividing, and merging cells to navigate through different levels and uncover the story of a young girl and her connection to this mysterious world. Discover various cellular mechanics and elements, and enjoy the game's unique art style and soothing atmosphere.
Reviews
- The game is a unique and creative experience, filled with surreal humor and unexpected outcomes that keep players engaged.
- The graphics and animations are well-designed, reminiscent of Monty Python's style, making it visually appealing.
- It's a fun, ad-free toy that allows for exploration and experimentation without the pressure of traditional game mechanics.
- The game is short and can become repetitive quickly, with many players finishing it in under an hour.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as disappearing objects and lagging animations.
- Some players find the lack of a coherent story or meaningful objectives disappointing, leading to a feeling of aimlessness.
- humor134 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity, surrealism, and unexpected outcomes, making it both hilarious and engaging. Players appreciate the creative and whimsical nature of the humor, often describing it as weird yet charming, with many noting that it provides a delightful mix of funny and creepy moments. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted and entertaining experience that effectively triggers curiosity and laughter.
“I absolutely love the absurd surreal humor; it is amazing.”
“Hilarious, head-scratching, and sometimes just downright absurd, but a great little game.”
“Just try it once... it's nonsensical and hilarious.”
- graphics74 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their surreal and beautifully designed art style, often described as both whimsical and macabre. However, some users reported issues with glitches and invisible elements that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these technical hiccups, the unique visual presentation and humor have left a positive impression on many players.
“The devs did a great job with graphics, and the surreal, sometimes gory, outcomes are unparalleled.”
“This is a delightful, if somewhat macabre, interactive adventure with beautiful surrealist graphics.”
“Great graphics and beautifully designed!”
“The graphics keep glitching though and not showing the full picture of what's going on, so some of the things I didn't get to see, like the stem on the rose or the monster it turns into when trying to eat the fly.”
“Some graphics are invisible (the bird is invisible in animations) and many other things become invisible in certain moments.”
“It runs a little slower than I thought, and most graphics seem to flicker or not even appear (only shadows are stable).”
- monetization28 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game has received widespread praise for its monetization model, as it features no ads or in-app purchases, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel of a free game without gimmicks, highlighting the quality of graphics and gameplay. Overall, the absence of ads is a significant positive aspect that enhances player enjoyment.
“Great animation, no ads, fun and hard to put down.”
“A lovely weird plaything game from my childhood now free and high quality with no ads!?”
“And, the best part is, there are no ads!”
“Truly a free game without gimmicks or ads.”
“Reminds me when I used to play mobile games or flash games when there were no in-app purchases or even ads.”
“Also kudos to you for not having ads or in-app purchases.”
- story23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of a coherent narrative or meaningful progression, with many users describing it as a collection of random animations and absurd sketches rather than a traditional storyline. While some appreciate the unique, nonsensical experience and humor, others express disappointment over the absence of depth and continuity, labeling it more as a toy than a game. Overall, players suggest that those seeking a structured story should look elsewhere, as the experience is primarily about random choices and entertainment.
“With one important difference: Gilliam's sketches tell an absurd and funny abstract story.”
“Discover one absurd lighthearted story after another, uncover them all!”
“Thanks for a wonderful story experience.”
“I'm sure there'll be people that love this, but only install if you are in it for the animations and not an actual story.”
“The animations are just random things happening one after another with no purpose and no story.”
“It would have been great if the routes led somewhere meaningful or if there had been some kind of story.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and smooth execution, with many players enjoying the ability to explore multiple endings. While some describe it as a simple, casual experience that can be completed quickly, the graphics and interface are noted as outstanding, contributing to a unique and enjoyable gaming experience. Overall, it is highly recommended for its artistic presentation and ease of play.
“Loved the gameplay and mechanics; I ended up doing every ending possible.”
“Brilliant artwork and smooth gameplay.”
“The name of the game is taken to mean mitosis, and it is justified by the gameplay.”
“Highly recommend for a unique gameplay.”
“Love the simple game mechanics so much.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game experiences frequent glitches and visual bugs, which can detract from the experience but do not significantly hinder gameplay. While many users find the game enjoyable, the stability issues have led some to lower their ratings due to the persistent bugs.
“Very buggy; I couldn't see much of the images or the image wasn't there, and it only had shadows. Otherwise, I would rate it higher.”
“There are so many glitches in this game.”
“I really like what I did get to see, but there were a lot of visual glitches for me.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be deeply emotional, often evoking tears and nostalgia, particularly for those who played it as children. Its blend of humor and wholesome moments contributes to a heartwarming experience that resonates strongly with users.
“This made me cry.”
“I cried just about how I felt about it when I was a kid playing that browser game.”
“Truly heartwarming.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game features stunning graphics but lacks significant replayability due to limited depth in player choices. Many users feel that enhancing the decision-making aspects could improve its long-term play value.
“The game offers a variety of choices that enhance its replayability, making each playthrough feel unique.”
“The beautiful graphics are complemented by engaging gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs.”
“With its diverse paths and outcomes, this game keeps players coming back for more.”
“It should have more depth for the choices so the game would be more replayable.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes it hard to want to play through again.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally enjoyable, but players report that it becomes odd and less engaging after skipping multiple cutscenes, coinciding with performance issues like lagging animations.
“Fun animations, but it gets laggy later on and the music becomes strange after skipping many cutscenes.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious, especially if they inadvertently repeat the same tasks or content, suggesting that a more organic approach might enhance the experience but could still lead to monotony.
“I'm sure it would be more fun if I took a more organic approach, but that would be a bit tedious if I accidentally watch the same things over and over.”