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Morphopolis

A loading screen that hopes you'll stick around and an underdeveloped hint system may prove troublesome. But it's not enough to pull down such a marvellous and emotionally engaging experience.
76%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, replayability
77% User Score Based on 3,648 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Morphopolis is a single-player Fantasy Adventure game with phenomenal hand-drawn graphics and a great soundtrack. As an aphid grub, you'll journey through an insect world, solving puzzles and discovering secrets. However, expect lots of grinding and bugs, and be aware of its low replayability.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,648 reviews
music582 positive mentions
story50 negative mentions

  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style that creates a vibrant atmosphere.
  • Relaxing music that complements the gameplay and enhances the experience.
  • Engaging puzzles that provide a mix of challenge and enjoyment.
  • Controls are clunky and can be frustrating, with slow movement and unresponsive interactions.
  • Lack of clear instructions or guidance on puzzles, leading to confusion.
  • Very short gameplay, typically completed in under 2 hours, with little replay value.
  • music
    1,104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Morphopolis" is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, effectively complementing the game's beautiful hand-drawn visuals. Many players find the ambient soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere, making it a calming experience, although some note that the music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of tranquil music and stunning art creates a pleasant environment for players, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics.

    • “Morphopolis' picturesque backdrops and soothing soundtrack are immediately inviting.”
    • “The music is soothing, giving off a unique sense of ambiance in the world.”
    • “The puzzles are enjoyable, the scenes are great, the music is fun and relaxing, well worth playing.”
    • “The music is quite annoying.”
    • “The music tries to provide some calm but by this point it’s a lost cause; hog rage has set in.”
    • “The last one was particularly annoying because I wanted to throw on a podcast (since the game has such a slow pace) but the game's music completely drowned out anything else I played on my computer.”
  • graphics
    1,092 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Morphopolis" are widely praised for their stunning, hand-drawn art style, characterized by vibrant colors and intricate details that create a unique and immersive visual experience. Many players appreciate the game's aesthetic, likening it to a children's picture book or abstract art, which enhances the overall atmosphere and relaxation of gameplay. However, some critiques highlight that while the visuals are beautiful, they can sometimes hinder gameplay clarity, making it difficult to identify interactive elements amidst the rich artwork.

    • “The art style is amazing, to say the least!”
    • “The hand-drawn graphics are very detailed and have beautiful bright colors that fit the insect theme very well; overall, the game is very beautiful to look at.”
    • “The artwork is incredibly beautiful and the music is really interesting.”
    • “The controls are bad, the puzzles are bad, the character movement is bad... the only redeeming quality is the artwork, and honestly, if that's what you're into, buy a painting.”
    • “Yes, the artwork is very pretty, but unless you are a masochist and enjoy vast amounts of aimless clicking in the hope that something will happen, or watching an insect crawl painfully slowly across the screen, do not buy this game.”
    • “This game even fails to do a jigsaw puzzle properly; the art style, while pretty, made what should have been a straightforward jigsaw puzzle into a frustrating rage game.”
  • gameplay
    679 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Morphopolis" is characterized by its slow-paced, point-and-click mechanics that focus on finding hidden objects and solving simple puzzles. While the beautiful art and relaxing soundtrack enhance the experience, many players find the gameplay frustrating due to unclear mechanics, lack of guidance, and clunky movement controls. Overall, the game offers a visually stunning but ultimately simplistic and sometimes tedious gameplay experience, making it more suitable for those seeking a calming, artistic journey rather than challenging gameplay.

    • “The tranquil audio, and just an all round chilled gameplay, combined with an outstanding art style, is without a doubt one to pick up!”
    • “The gameplay is very simple to understand, moving the insect through the 5 levels in its different forms while also finding a myriad of objectives to seek out specific things around the level.”
    • “The gameplay is easy and leisurely, the music is very nice, even meditative, and the whole piece is invaluable when you just want to relax after a hard day's work.”
    • “None of them are difficult puzzles mechanically, but the lack of clear direction makes them nearly impossible to understand without trial and error or simply searching for solutions.”
    • “This is a very pretty game indeed, the colors and scenarios are absolutely beautiful, the music is just what you would like to listen to while exploring the bug's world with wonder in your eyes, but no matter how pretty this game is, it cannot mask its flaws; the movement is odd, sometimes doesn't work very well so you'll have to click very close to the character in order to let it track where you want to go, and by far the most frustrating/annoying thing about this game is that there isn't a single word or hint about the puzzles and its mechanics, with little to no feedback in many of them, you won't know what to do in some cases and end up clicking everywhere without a clue on what you are supposed to do.”
    • “The gameplay is very slow, because of the animations; I don't want to wait for the animations, I want to play.”
  • story
    324 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Morphopolis" is minimal and often described as non-existent, with players primarily engaging in a series of fetch quests involving insects rather than a cohesive narrative. While some reviewers appreciate the artistic visuals and the abstract nature of the gameplay, many express disappointment over the lack of character development and plot, suggesting that the game is more about exploration and aesthetics than storytelling. Overall, it seems that players seeking a rich narrative experience may find the game lacking, while those who enjoy artistic, puzzle-driven gameplay might still find it appealing.

    • “The visuals are very beautiful and it has a nice story behind it all.”
    • “It is a stunning story about nature and biology which is well complemented by the illustration style.”
    • “The story is very cute, and inspiring.”
    • “There is no real story to experience here.”
    • “The storyline is non-existent, but I feel this game does not need a storyline.”
    • “There really is no story in Morphopolis.”
  • atmosphere
    226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Morphopolis is widely praised for its stunning hand-drawn visuals and calming soundtrack, creating a unique and immersive experience that many players find relaxing and meditative. While the game features a minimalist design and some clunky controls, the vibrant art and soothing music effectively enhance the overall ambiance, making it a worthwhile short adventure for those seeking a tranquil gaming experience. However, some players note that the blending of objects with the background can occasionally hinder gameplay, detracting from the otherwise enchanting atmosphere.

    • “This is a truly gorgeous experience with a very vibrant and unique atmosphere.”
    • “The music and hand-drawn insect and nature art create a very peaceful, otherworldly atmosphere to explore.”
    • “The atmosphere created by the visuals and music gives this game a unique feel to it.”
    • “Simplistic clicker disguised as a puzzle game, with calm and relaxing atmosphere for some, boredom and stalling for others, myself included.”
    • “Aside from the atmosphere, the game is very minimalist, controls are clunky and it will take you around 90 minutes to clear it 100% with no replay value.”
    • “I was likewise unimpressed by the art and atmosphere of the game, but you can chalk that up to personal preference.”
  • replayability
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is widely regarded as having little to no replayability, with most players noting its short duration and minimal content. While some appreciate the art and music enough to revisit the game occasionally, the consensus is that the experience is not substantial enough to warrant multiple playthroughs. Many reviewers suggest that the game is best enjoyed as a single experience, particularly given its low price point.

    • “Probably doesn't have a huge replay value as such (aside from listening to the music and enjoying the art), but personally I don't mind pulling it back out of my library to have a laid-back moment after a hectic day.”
    • “While this game does not possess a lot of replay value, it is worth it for the single playthrough.”
    • “The game is very short and doesn't have a lot of replayability; however, I enjoyed the experience.”
    • “There is no replay value.”
    • “The game is short (I beat it in about 2 hours) and does not really have any replay value, but I still say buy it if you have a couple of extra dollars available.”
    • “Enjoyable, though absolutely no replay value and not very challenging; you'll find yourself alt-tabbing and leaving it alone just to rack up enough play time to get the cards after you've completed it.”
  • grinding
    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for its tedious controls and slow movement, which lead to excessive backtracking and a monotonous gameplay experience. Players often find the need to navigate between screens to collect items frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the puzzles and visuals. While some appreciate the art style, the repetitive nature of the tasks and sluggish mechanics make the game feel overly drawn out and unenjoyable for many.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Overall, I found this game to be unbelievably tedious.”
    • “In the end, Morphopolis is slow, boring, and unrewarding - the gameplay is too little movement, too much grinding and that's just no fun.”
    • “Getting the bug to move from screen to screen was tedious, having to go back to old screens to collect items you weren't allowed to collect originally, and having to figure out what you were to do on each screen became monotonous.”
  • stability
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of freezing, crashing, and buggy controls that significantly hinder gameplay. Players frequently experience slow movement and character glitches, which detract from the overall enjoyment despite the game's appealing visuals and premise. Many reviewers express frustration over the game's performance issues, making it difficult to recommend.

    • “Extremely bad performance, constantly hangs/freezes when loading a level or the main menu.”
    • “This game is meant to be an experience with beautiful graphics and music, but all of that is thrown out the window with the fact that it is so buggy with the controls and too slow movement speed.”
    • “I enjoyed the core gameplay and setting, immersing myself in the world and the journey of the aphid, but there are way too many omissions of features that would have reduced the amount of times I was simply jarred out of the game by frustration at its minimal interface and sometimes buggy mechanics.”
  • emotional
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, ranging from tears of frustration during challenging puzzles to a soothing sense of accomplishment and immersion in its vibrant atmosphere. Players appreciate the heartwarming music and the overall emotional journey, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as a beautifully designed experience that successfully engages players on an emotional level.

    • “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
    • “This game is a soothing emotional experience.”
    • “It's about forgetting all your troubles and letting yourself immerse in the colors, in the heart-warming atmosphere.”
    • “Boring story (haha, there is none: solve riddles, crawl inside a giant insect, repeat x5)”
    • “Boring story (haha, there is none: solve riddles, crawl inside a giant insect, repeat x5)”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues such as frequent hangs and freezes during loading screens and unresponsive gameplay elements. Despite its beautiful art, the lack of a well-optimized user interface and poor responsiveness to mouse inputs significantly detracts from the overall experience.

    • “[Graphics/Performance: (with a 970, 4790k, 16GB of RAM, SSD)]”
    • “Extremely bad performance, constantly hangs/freezes when loading a level or the main menu.”
    • “An optimization of the user interface would probably have made things easier because, due to the lack of feedback, there were situations in which I didn't know what to do or how to do it.”
    • “Beautiful art, but gameplay is poorly optimized for play on PC, with puzzles and objects being extremely unresponsive when clicked with a mouse.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as short and varied, with some players finding it amusing due to the inclusion of funny mini-games, while others felt it lacked comedic appeal. Overall, the game is characterized as colorful and relaxing, with a slight humorous undertone that may appeal to some players.

    • “Very colorful, very detailed, relatively easy, short, relaxing, and slightly humorous.”
    • “After playing it for 10 minutes, I started to like it because it has a lot of funny mini-games and you need to find objects to pass the level.”
    • “Short but funny.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game suffers from a significant lack of character development and plot, with many players feeling that the visual elements overshadow the narrative depth. The short gameplay duration further exacerbates this issue, leading to a recommendation only for those seeking a discounted experience.

    • “Considering the extremely short game time, and the complete lack of plot and character development, I would only recommend this game if you find it on sale or have a coupon.”
    • “This is what happens when only the visual department works in a game (i.e. background art, character designs, setting in general...)”
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