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 gameplay mechanics, with varied levels that keep the experience fresh and entertaining.
- It supports local multiplayer with up to four players, allowing for hilarious and competitive sessions that can be enjoyed by family and friends alike.
- Some players have noted that the game can feel short and may lack depth in terms of content and complexity, leading to potential boredom over time.
- The respawn mechanics, while adding to the fun, can be easily abused, which may detract from the competitive aspect of the game.
- There are occasional performance issues, such as FPS drops, which can affect the overall gameplay experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth controls and enjoyable character interactions, making it accessible for players. While the respawn mechanics can be easily exploited, they add a humorous element to the game and enhance strategic play in competitive settings. Overall, the minimalistic design effectively avoids frustrating moments, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
“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 too easily abusable, though this also contributes a bit to the hilarity of a regular game session.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the excellent soundtrack that complements the impressive visuals. Overall, the audio experience significantly enhances the game's appeal.
“And the music is great.”
“Soundtrack: excellent”
“The game looks amazing too and has a great soundtrack to boot.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highly praised, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings, with players reporting that it elicits uncontrollable laughter from all ages, including grandparents. Many find it consistently hilarious, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
“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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Muddledash offers high replayability thanks to its dynamic level layouts and the opportunity for players to refine their pathfinding skills. While short-term replayability is strong, there are concerns that the lack of unlocks and additional modes may lead to long-term boredom.
“Replayability: maximum.”
“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 sports enough replayability due to ever-changing level layouts and the player's ability to adapt to those layouts and hone their pathfinding skills.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which enhances accessibility for non-gamers 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.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
