Mugsters
- July 16, 2018
- Reinkout Games
Part puzzler, part adventure, and all together memorable, Mugsters is an unassuming gem.
"Mugsters" is a physics-based platformer game with local multi-player options for up to 2 players in a cooperative, split-screen experience. Aliens have taken over the world and it's up to you to save humanity by outrunning, out-maneuvering, and outsmarting enemies using various vehicles, traps, and explosives across creative sandbox levels. The game features fast-paced action, physics-based puzzles, and over 30 types of vehicles to discover.
Reviews
- The game features challenging yet achievable puzzles that provide a sense of accomplishment.
- It offers a fun co-op experience with unique gameplay mechanics that encourage teamwork.
- The game has a charming aesthetic and entertaining physics interactions that keep players engaged.
- The controls are often frustrating and unintuitive, making gameplay feel cumbersome.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress and enjoyment.
- The game feels rushed and unfinished, with uneven difficulty and a disappointing ending.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players feeling that it lacks clarity and context, leaving them confused about their objectives. While there is a notable plot twist, many criticize the game's conclusion as abrupt and unsatisfying, particularly due to technical issues preventing access to the final mission. Overall, the narrative experience seems to vary significantly among players, with some enjoying the early missions while others express frustration with the storytelling and execution.
“This is a blooming great game, I have played the first 6 missions so far and I would rate it 10/10.”
“Doesn't tell you the story, like why you are there and what you are doing.”
“Basically, after 20+ hours of playing, I can't access the final mission because the game is buggy.”
“Glitched gateway for the final mission!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it tedious due to backtracking and a lack of motivation for completion, while others praise the intense gameplay and engaging puzzles. Overall, the experience seems to vary significantly among players.
“The gameplay is intense and features cool puzzles that keep you engaged.”
“Take a look at some of the gameplay mechanics that make this game unique.”
“Tedious backtracking, no motivation to go for 100% on levels, boring gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs, which can significantly hinder gameplay, including preventing access to critical missions after extensive playtime.
“However, it has lots of glitches and bugs... maybe they are intentional?”
“Basically, after 20+ hours of playing, I can't access the final mission because the game is buggy.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, characterized by excessive backtracking and a lack of motivation to achieve 100% completion, leading to a generally boring gameplay experience.
“Tedious backtracking, no motivation to go for 100% on levels, boring gameplay.”
Critic Reviews
Mugsters Review
Mugsters is a game for people who enjoy puzzle games without much flair or fanfare about them. The emphasis is clearly on the puzzles themselves and, despite a few stumbles, Mugsters proves to be an entertaining game that’s easy to come back to and somewhat difficult to put down; and with a decent amount of levels, with multiple objectives in each, you’ll be spending quite some time getting lost.
60%Mugsters (Switch) Review
The aliens are invading so blow ‘em to kingdom come!
70%Wacky and Wonderful
Part puzzler, part adventure, and all together memorable, Mugsters is an unassuming gem.
80%