Mucorales

About

"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.

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

atmosphere12 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

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 unique and engaging.
The creative twist on the classic Little Red Riding Hood story, combined with its short duration, makes it a delightful and intriguing horror experience.

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, impacting the overall experience.
The ending may not be surprising for some, and the lack of auto-save can be inconvenient for players trying to explore all routes.

atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by effective pixel art and sound design that evoke feelings of unease and nostalgia reminiscent of early 2000s horror games. Reviewers highlight the combination of beautiful visuals and a compelling, mysterious ambiance, making it a fitting choice for fans of the genre, particularly around Halloween. Despite some critiques regarding the ending, the overall atmosphere is described as captivating and well-executed.
- “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.”
- “Rainy and foggy atmosphere of horror and mystery.”
- “Nice game for Halloween; a little hiccup is the ending not so surprising, but the art and atmosphere hit the spot.”
story
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The story of "Mucorales" is a creative and engaging reinterpretation of the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale, featuring a blend of horror and social undertones. Players appreciate the depth provided by alternative routes and multiple endings, with a well-crafted narrative that leaves a positive impression despite its brevity. The game's art style and atmosphere further enhance the storytelling experience, making it a memorable journey.
- “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 3 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.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their unique and gruesome art style, effectively contributing to an unsettling atmosphere that enhances the game's storytelling. While many appreciate the visuals, some note that they can blend into the background, potentially causing issues for players with less than perfect eyesight. Overall, the graphics are considered on par with typical RPG Maker games, yet stand out for their distinctiveness and ability to evoke strong emotional reactions.
- “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'd 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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its thematic relevance and quality, with reviewers appreciating the creative ideas behind it. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, contributing positively to the game's multiple endings.
- “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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is predictable, with players often grasping the main plot by the end of the initial conversation with a key character, leading to a lack of surprises in both dialogue and gameplay mechanics.
- “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 dialog and gameplay don't offer any real surprises either.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of disappointment and intrigue regarding stability, noting that while the game features interesting glitches, they wish there were more of them throughout the experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently note that the game's replayability is strong, indicating that players find value in returning to the game for multiple playthroughs.