Morphopolis

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,824 reviews

music291 positive mentions

story25 negative mentions

Beautiful hand-drawn art style that creates a vibrant and immersive atmosphere.
Relaxing music that complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience.
Engaging puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.

Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making movement frustrating and slow.
Lack of clear instructions or guidance on puzzles can lead to confusion and frustration.
Very short gameplay, typically completed in under 2 hours, which may not justify the price for some players.

music
552 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
43%
5%
The music in "Morphopolis" is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, effectively complementing the game's beautiful hand-drawn art and creating an immersive atmosphere. While many players find the soundtrack calming and enjoyable, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of tranquil music and vibrant visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal as a meditative experience.
- “The music is soothing, giving off a unique sense of ambiance in the world.”
- “Morphopolis is a beautifully made little puzzle & hidden object game featuring relaxing music, hand-drawn art, and a lot of insects.”
- “The music is very tranquil, and the scenery created for each scene makes this a game that one can easily play before bed or when needing to relax.”
- “The music is very quiet and slips into the background.”
- “The music is quite annoying.”
- “The music is very repetitive and unoriginal, but calming and does the job.”
graphics
546 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
38%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning, hand-drawn art style, vibrant colors, and unique aesthetic reminiscent of children's picture books and abstract art. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as the game's strongest feature, often overshadowing the gameplay, which is described as frustrating or lacking in depth. Overall, the beautiful artwork and soothing music create a calming atmosphere, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate artistic visuals.
- “The art style is amazing, to say the least!”
- “The graphics are hand-drawn, colorful, and very nice to look at.”
- “Morphopolis is beautifully executed: the artwork is stunning and amazing.”
- “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.”
- “Despite the vibrant art style which drew me to Morphopolis, I really can't recommend the game at any price since it has so much difficulty actually providing gameplay.”
- “The artwork is pretty but it's extremely poor at highlighting the objects you're supposed to click - so poor that the game has to throw up giant flashing click here next arrows, which render the 'game' portion completely pointless.”
gameplay
339 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Morphopolis" is characterized by its simplistic mechanics, primarily revolving around hidden object searches and basic puzzles, which some players find relaxing while others deem frustrating due to slow movement and lack of clear direction. Many reviews highlight the beautiful art and soothing music, but criticize the clunky controls and vague instructions that can lead to confusion and trial-and-error gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a visually appealing experience, its gameplay is often described as repetitive, slow, and lacking depth.
- “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 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.”
- “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 game is short and it's a good decision as I'll puke if I'm gonna go through a few more hours of gameplay.”
story
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
72%
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The game's story 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 charming visuals and the abstract nature of the story, many find the lack of character development and plot disappointing, leading to a gameplay experience that feels more like a collection of puzzles than a traditional story-driven game. Overall, the artistic aesthetic is praised, but the storytelling leaves much to be desired, making it more suitable for those who prioritize visuals over narrative depth.
- “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, and yes, there is technically a story, is very strange, as well as simple, but effective when you think about it for a couple of seconds.”
- “There is no real story to experience here.”
- “The storyline is non-existent, but I feel this game does not need a storyline.”
- “The story (if one may call it) is really short and consists of 5 missions, each taking anything from 5 to 20 minutes to complete.”
atmosphere
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
41%
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The atmosphere of Morphopolis is widely praised for its stunning hand-drawn visuals and soothing soundtrack, creating a calming and immersive experience. Players appreciate the vibrant, nature-inspired art and ambient sounds that enhance the game's tranquil vibe, making it a perfect choice for relaxation despite some gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the game's aesthetic and atmospheric elements are considered its strongest features, overshadowing its simplistic mechanics.
- “Morphopolis is a short, simple hidden object point-and-click game with challenging puzzles but an astoundingly beautiful hand-drawn world with a great atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere created by the visuals and music gives this game a unique feel to it.”
- “The music and hand-drawn insect and nature art create a very peaceful, otherworldly atmosphere to explore.”
- “Simplistic clicker disguised as a puzzle game, with a calm and relaxing atmosphere for some, boredom and stalling for others, myself included.”
- “The atmosphere is right and some hint of a story is there, but gameplay is a little uncomfortable (example: having to hold the mouse button to move the insect) and the ending is anticlimactic.”
- “Rediculously boringly slow in an attempt to create atmosphere.”
replayability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is widely criticized for its lack of replayability, with many reviewers noting that it can be completed in a short time (around 1-2 hours) and offers little incentive to play again. While some players appreciate the art and music, they agree that the gameplay experience does not warrant multiple playthroughs. Despite its shortcomings, a few users still find value in revisiting the game for a laid-back experience.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
grinding
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
98%
The reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious, primarily due to slow movement and excessive backtracking between screens. Players find the controls cumbersome, which detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the gameplay feel monotonous and frustrating. While some appreciate the art and puzzle variety, the repetitive nature of the tasks and sluggish character movement lead to a generally negative perception of the grinding experience.
- “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.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, slow and buggy controls, and issues with character movement that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the game's artistic elements and puzzle design, the persistent bugs and performance problems significantly hinder enjoyment, leading many to recommend against playing it until these issues are resolved.
- “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 really like the idea of this game but still can't recommend it as it still feels too buggy.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a mix of profound moments that evoke tears and frustration, alongside a soothing atmosphere that encourages players to immerse themselves in its vibrant world. While some puzzles can be infuriating, the overall experience is described as heartwarming and fulfilling, enhanced by touching music and a sense of accomplishment.
- “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.”
- “The story is incredibly boring; there is hardly any emotional depth to it. It's just a series of riddles and crawling inside a giant insect, repeated over and over.”
- “I felt no connection to the characters or their struggles. The emotional aspect was completely lacking.”
- “The game fails to evoke any real feelings; it feels more like a chore than an emotional journey.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues such as frequent hangs and freezes during level loading and menu navigation. Additionally, the user interface lacks responsiveness, leading to confusion during gameplay, particularly with puzzle interactions. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and poor optimization results in a frustrating experience on PC.
- “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.”
- “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, as the lack of feedback left me unsure of what to do or how to do it.”
- “Beautiful art, but gameplay is poorly optimized for PC, with puzzles and objects being extremely unresponsive when clicked with a mouse.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 and engaging object-finding mechanics. However, not all users found the humor effective, with some feeling it fell flat. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience that may appeal to those who enjoy whimsical elements.
- “Short but funny.”
- “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.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is notably lacking, with users criticizing the absence of plot and depth in character arcs, suggesting that the focus was primarily on visual elements rather than storytelling. The short gameplay duration further exacerbates this issue, leading to a recommendation only for those seeking a discounted experience.
- “This is what happens when only the visual department works on a game (i.e. background art, character designs, setting in general...).”
- “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.”