Mumps

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Mumps is a single player action game. It was developed by MrSandman and was released on January 22, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

«Mumps» — This is a game about a pig called a Mumps, which should collect all the acorns for itself for the winter. Feel like a pig and survive collecting acorns. Help the pig to pass all levels.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Simple, colorful, and clean visual design with a charming pig protagonist that creates an inviting atmosphere.
Accessible gameplay focused on precision jumping and timing with instant restarts encouraging trial and improvement.
Short, compact levels with easy achievements making it approachable for quick play sessions and achievement hunters.

Controls are often unresponsive or laggy, sometimes requiring the player's monitor to be set to a specific refresh rate to play properly.
Gameplay is very repetitive and extremely simplistic, lacking depth, new mechanics, or progression, which may bore players seeking variety.
Several reports of bugs including lost progress on closing the game, and level design issues causing frustrating difficulty spikes especially in certain levels.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The gameplay is a minimalist platforming experience focused solely on mastering jumps and timing, with no combat or progression systems. While this purity appeals to players who enjoy skill-based challenges and refined execution, others may find it repetitive and lacking depth due to the absence of new mechanics or variety. Some users reported control issues affecting responsiveness, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Rather than relying on elaborate systems or layered mechanics, the game focuses entirely on the fundamentals of platforming, offering a tightly scoped experience centered on mastering jumps and navigating hazards.”
- “The absence of combat means that every mistake is purely mechanical, reinforcing the idea that success depends entirely on player skill rather than character strength or random chance.”
- “Early stages serve as gentle introductions, allowing players to familiarize themselves with controls and environmental mechanics.”
- “Worst gameplay I have ever seen. 8/10 times I click my mouse it doesn't jump, making it 1000 times more annoying to beat.”
- “Turning the screen down to 60Hz to affect the mechanics of the game may work, but you can also program a game so that this isn't necessary.”
- “The mechanics and levels are the same, just with different sprites and textures.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The graphics are generally described as simple but clean and colorful, with a retro pixel art style that some find charming and others see as outdated. While the visuals are pleasant and clear, opinions vary on their quality, with some appreciating the bold, bright aesthetic and others criticizing the basic and repetitive design. Overall, the graphics suit the game's straightforward, budget-friendly nature.
- “The art style is clean, bright, and intentionally uncomplicated, with bold colors distinguishing platforms, traps, and collectibles.”
- “The graphics are nice and pleasant to look at, the pig looks cute!”
- “The graphics couldn't be better and the soundtrack gets me every time.”
- “The game has one repetitive song, very boring sound effects and very basic graphics.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Don't straight-up rip it off, slap new graphics over it, and tell me it's a new game.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The music received mixed feedback, with some users finding it memorable and enjoyable enough to want to buy the soundtrack, especially appreciating the 8-bit style. However, others found it unremarkable or "meh," citing long silent periods and a lack of impact on the overall experience.
- “The graphics couldn't be better and the soundtrack gets me every time.”
- “The music is pretty good, too.”
- “Music - it makes me wanna buy the soundtrack and listen to it nonstop, it sounds amazing and I would definitely recommend this music creator to others (although this is only simple 8-bit music, you get the idea :d).”
- “Music - 2/10”
- “It's not that challenging, the music's meh, the level design is lazy, and it's incredibly forgettable.”
- “[th][h1]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀♫ click to play music ♫⠀⠀⠀⠀───>[/h1]”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game features responsive controls and a simple visual style that supports smooth performance, though some users note occasional in-game lag and suggest further optimization is needed, particularly to improve responsiveness during actions like jumping.
- “While the core gameplay loop remains consistent throughout, the satisfaction comes from refining performance and minimizing errors.”
- “Controls are responsive, and the simple visual style ensures smooth performance.”
- “It should get more optimized; for example, when I jump, there is in-game lag or something.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in replayability by encouraging repeated playthroughs, making repetition a core and engaging aspect of the experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's whimsical pig protagonist and vibrant visuals establish an inviting and charming atmosphere, balanced by challenging platform designs that add tension and require skillful coordination.
- “Its whimsical pig protagonist and colorful design create an inviting atmosphere, while its demanding platform layouts test patience and coordination.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization is widely viewed as a blatant cash grab, leading to negative user sentiment and strong recommendations to avoid the game.
- “The developer is just looking for a quick and easy cash grab, so do your part, and avoid this slop.”