Muddledash
- July 9, 2018
- PQube
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Nintendo Switch
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Windows
Reviews
- Muddledash is an incredibly fun and accessible party game that is easy to learn, making it perfect for players of all skill levels, including kids and non-gamers.
- The game features a charming art style and engaging music, along with varied levels that keep the gameplay fresh and entertaining.
- It supports local multiplayer with up to four players, allowing for a lively and competitive atmosphere that can lead to hilarious moments.
- Some players have noted that the game can feel short on content, with a desire for more complex maps and additional modes to enhance replayability.
- The respawn mechanics can be easily abused, which may detract from the competitive nature of the game for some players.
- There are occasional performance issues, such as FPS drops, which can impact the overall experience, especially on lower-end systems.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and ease of control, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. While the respawn mechanics can be easily exploited, they add a humorous element to the game and encourage strategic play in competitive settings. Overall, the minimalistic design is well-executed, leaving little room for frustration.
“The characters are fun and easy to control, and the gameplay is smooth.”
“Muddledash solves this with a great mechanic where you respawn on the play field, and it makes for some great strategy when playing more competitively with someone older.”
“The minimal gameplay is masterfully done: there are no 'why doesn't it do...' moments.”
“My only real gripe with the game would be that the respawn mechanics are a bit easily abusable, though this also contributes a bit to the hilarity of a regular game session.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with multiple users highlighting the excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The combination of impressive visuals and great music contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The game looks amazing too and has a great soundtrack to boot.”
“Soundtrack: excellent”
“And the music is great.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings where players of all ages can enjoy a good laugh, even eliciting strong reactions like laughter from older family members. Reviewers highlight its ability to create memorable and hilarious moments during gameplay.
“It's one of those games that you can bring to a family gathering and you'll have grandpa spitting out his dentures, laughing while playing this game.”
“It's hilarious.”
“I bought it on release and have already been falling over laughing while playing it.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Muddledash offers high replayability thanks to its dynamic level layouts that encourage players to adapt and improve their pathfinding skills. However, there are concerns that the game may lack long-term engagement without additional unlocks or modes, potentially leading to player boredom over time.
“Additionally, Muddledash offers significant replayability due to ever-changing level layouts and the player's ability to adapt to those layouts and hone their pathfinding skills.”
“Short-term replayability is great so far, but I worry that in the long run players might get bored of the options at hand.”
“Replayability: maximum”
“Additionally, Muddledash offers enough replayability due to ever-changing level layouts and the player's ability to adapt to those layouts and hone their pathfinding skills.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with an art style that enhances accessibility for non-gamers, making it more inviting compared to other titles like Speedrunners.
“The art style makes it significantly more accessible for non-gamers than, let's say, the one in Speedrunners.”
