Mugsters
- July 16, 2018
- Reinkout Games
Part puzzler, part adventure, and all together memorable, Mugsters is an unassuming gem.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"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.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Challenging and creative puzzles that are mostly achievable within a few tries.
- Fun multiplayer experience with a surreal vibe and moments of intense gameplay.
- Cute and charming design, making it suitable for casual play and family game nights.
- Infuriatingly poor controls that can feel unresponsive and unintuitive.
- Numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay and progress.
- The game feels rushed and unfinished, with uneven difficulty scaling and a disappointing ending.
- story11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being unclear and lacking context, leaving players unsure of their objectives. While there is a notable plot twist, many feel that the narrative does not provide a satisfying conclusion, especially with technical issues preventing access to the final mission. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, failing to engage players deeply despite some enjoyable gameplay elements.
“This is a blooming great game, I have played the first 6 missions so far and 10/10.”
“Doesn't tell you the story, like why are you there, what are you doing.”
“Mugsters may not hit all the notes of a fast frenetic party game, and it may not have the deepest story to suck you in and keep you playing for months.”
“Basically, after 20+ hours of playing, I can't access the final mission because the game is buggy.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, highlighting both engaging elements like creative and intense puzzles, as well as fun multiplayer experiences. However, many players criticize the tedious backtracking, lack of motivation for completion, and issues with camera control, leading to a repetitive and at times boring experience.
“Intense gameplay and cool puzzles.”
“Creative puzzles and interesting gameplay.”
“Goofy, physics-based puzzles, fun multiplayer, and a solid amount of content are definite positives.”
“Tedious backtracking, no motivation to go for 100% on levels, boring gameplay.”
“Goofy, physics-based puzzles, fun multiplayer, and a solid amount of content are definite positives, though these are hamstrung by the poor camera and grindy repetition of the gameplay.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs reported by players. Many users have experienced game-breaking problems, such as being unable to access the final mission 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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often involving backtracking and lacking motivation for completionist goals. While the game features enjoyable multiplayer and engaging puzzles, the overall experience is marred by a grindy gameplay loop that detracts from its potential.
“Tedious backtracking, no motivation to go for 100% on levels, boring gameplay.”
“Goofy, physics-based puzzles, fun multiplayer, and a solid amount of content are definite positives, though these are hamstrung by the poor camera and grindy repetition of the 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%
