Mucorales
- March 18, 2024
- LuN
Get on Steam"Mucorales" is a horror-themed RPG Maker game that reinterprets the Red Riding Hood tale, lasting 30 minutes to an hour. As Blanchette, explore the forest, interact with characters, and make choices that could lead to temptation or escape. With diverse characters, chilling storylines, and replayability, this immersive experience offers fresh perspectives on the narrative with each playthrough.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a beautifully crafted atmosphere with impressive pixel art and sound design that enhances the horror experience.
- It offers multiple endings and hidden details that encourage replayability, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.
- The unique twist on the classic Little Red Riding Hood story, combined with creative mushroom-based horror elements, adds depth and intrigue to the narrative.
- The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content and variation in gameplay.
- Some players found the collectible mushrooms difficult to see against the background, which could hinder the experience.
- The lack of an auto-save feature and some frustrating mechanics related to secret endings may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive pixel art and sound design. Reviewers note that it effectively evokes feelings of unease and nostalgia, reminiscent of early 2000s horror games, while also providing a comforting ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal, despite some critiques regarding the ending.
“Eerie atmosphere, good pixel art, and overall a simple but great game.”
“I loved the atmosphere, reminds me of those horror games on RPG Maker from the early 2000s, or a video game based on a creepypasta when they were at their peak.”
“The graphics and sound kept me feeling uneasy, right with the atmosphere.”
“Nice game for Halloween; a little hiccup is the ending, not so surprising, but the art and atmosphere hit the spot.”
“Rainy and foggy atmosphere of horror and mystery.”
- story10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story of Mucorales is a creative and engaging reinterpretation of the Little Red Riding Hood tale, featuring a masterfully surreal narrative with social undertones and multiple endings. Players appreciate the intriguing twists and the emotional resolution, although some express a desire for a longer experience. Overall, the game is praised for its art style, atmosphere, and well-constructed storytelling.
“Mucorales is a very creative take on the Red Riding Hood story.”
“A wonderful, short horror game with an interesting twist on the story of Little Red Riding Hood.”
“Storytelling gives us tons of social undertones in a masterfully surreal wrapped package, and three endings to follow.”
“The storytelling gives us tons of social undertones in a masterfully surreal wrapped package, and there are three endings to follow.”
“The twist was very original, and the story was well built.”
“In this case, we follow the story of a young girl visiting her grandma in the woods.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique and gruesome visuals that enhance the game's atmosphere, creating a sense of unease. The art style is considered impressive and distinctive, although some players noted that it can be challenging to differentiate elements in the environment. Overall, the visuals are well-received, aligning with the quality typical of RPG Maker games.
“Seriously, I really want to see more games from this dev; the art style is amazing.”
“Very unique and gruesome visuals that genuinely made me jump at times.”
“Even if that would be somewhat detrimental to the game's aesthetics, it's not easy to differentiate them from the background if someone doesn't have perfect eyesight.”
“The graphic style is on par with most RPG Maker games.”
“The graphics and sound kept me feeling uneasy, right with the atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its thematic relevance and creativity, enhancing the overall experience, particularly with its connection to the multiple endings. Reviewers enjoyed the soundtrack, noting its quality and fitting nature.
“The music in the game is great and fits the theme; I loved the ideas used in this and how it has multiple endings.”
“I did like the soundtrack.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and predictable, with players often grasping the main plot points early on, particularly during the initial conversation with a key character. Overall, the dialog and gameplay lack significant surprises, leading to a somewhat uninspired experience.
“You will likely figure out exactly what's going on at the end of your first talk with granny at the very beginning of the game, and the dialogue and gameplay don't offer any real surprises either.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of disappointment and amusement regarding stability, noting that while the game features interesting glitches, they wish there were more of them throughout the experience.
“Kinda makes me sad to not have a whole game of these kinds of neat glitches.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be good, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
