- August 14, 2014
- Ceri Williams
- 2h median play time
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.
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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.





- 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.
- music1,104 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.”