Munin

Collect feathers to return to Asgard in this laid-back puzzle-platformer.

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"Munin" is a single-player fantasy platformer game set in the world of Norse mythology. As Munin, a wing-stripped raven turned mortal girl, players rotate environments to solve puzzles and surpass obstacles, using realistic physics and various gameplay elements. With phenomenal visuals, good music, and a unique atmosphere, Munin aims to reclaim her power and return to Asgard.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 228 reviews

gameplay27 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging narrative inspired by Norse mythology, providing a rich context for the puzzles.
Unique puzzle mechanics involving rotating sections of the environment, offering fresh challenges and creative solutions.
Visually appealing art style and atmospheric soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.

Difficulty spikes can lead to frustration, with some puzzles becoming overly challenging without adequate buildup.
Clunky controls and inconsistent jumping mechanics detract from the overall gameplay experience.
Limited replay value as puzzle solutions remain unchanged, reducing the incentive for exploration after completing the main story.

gameplay
88 mentions
31 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of *Munin* is characterized by its innovative level rotation mechanic, which combines platforming and puzzle-solving in a unique way, offering a rewarding challenge as players navigate through various environments. While the game introduces new mechanics gradually, enhancing the complexity of puzzles, some players find the controls to be unresponsive and the gameplay occasionally tedious. Overall, the game is praised for its creative design and engaging puzzles, though it suffers from some execution issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “With a unique approach and polished execution, Munin stands out for offering an immersive and challenging gameplay experience.”
- “Munin’s gameplay is a unique combination of platforming and puzzle-solving.”
- “The introduction of new mechanics for each of the worlds you'll be puzzling your way through keeps things fresh, and while the early puzzles in each world can be easy, they are definitely introductions to the later ones which require a lot more thought and planning.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is lackluster, tedious, and quite buggy.”
- “The game rarely punishes you for trial-and-error gameplay (in fact, many levels are designed to allow multiple paths to completion), which means you can act practically at random and still get through most of the game without much difficulty.”
graphics
64 mentions
41 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of Munin are characterized by a charming, storybook-inspired art style that evokes Norse mythology, featuring vibrant colors and detailed environments. However, opinions are divided; while some players appreciate the unique aesthetic and find it visually appealing, others criticize the simplistic and sometimes monotonous 2D visuals, describing them as lacking detail and depth. Overall, the graphics serve as a backdrop to the gameplay, with some players feeling they could be improved to enhance the overall experience.
- “Munin features a charming graphic style, with visuals reminiscent of storybook illustrations and mythology.”
- “Visual aesthetics: the art design is visually appealing, with a vibrant color palette and careful detailing of the environments, which help transport players to the game's Nordic world.”
- “The artwork is beautiful and I found the music lovely, very fitting to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The artwork is pretty mediocre, high school art student stuff, 'my first Wacom tablet' kind of art.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the mobile app, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the mobile app, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Graphically, while the art style has a certain charm to it, it can get monotonous and at times ugly.”
music
48 mentions
44 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively complementing the visuals and enhancing the immersive experience. However, some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, which may detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite this, many found the music to be calming and fitting for the game's tone, contributing positively to the puzzle-solving experience.
- “The soundtrack complements the experience with compositions that help create an immersive and engaging environment.”
- “Atmospheric soundtrack: the music is well-crafted and fits perfectly with the game's tone, adding depth and emotion to the overall experience.”
- “Beautiful minimalist design, gorgeous soundtrack, great puzzler.”
- “Munin features a repetitive soundtrack that may become monotonous over extended play sessions, diminishing the enjoyment and atmosphere of the gameplay.”
- “A more varied and dynamic soundtrack could enhance the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are decent, background music barely noticeable which is okay; the story is non-existent apart from a few writings between each chapter, the whole game focuses on the logic puzzles.”
story
26 mentions
23 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The story of Munin is rooted in Norse mythology, centering on the raven Munin, one of Odin's companions, and features a charming visual style reminiscent of storybook illustrations. However, many players find the narrative to be minimal and lacking coherence, with only brief snippets of text between levels that fail to engage or provide substantial context. Overall, while the mythology serves as an intriguing backdrop, the storytelling is considered insufficient, leading to a perception of limited narrative depth and replay value.
- “Munin is inspired by the rich Norse mythology, presenting the story of the raven Munin, one of Odin's companions.”
- “The storyline, steeped in Norse legends, creates a fascinating backdrop for the player's adventure.”
- “Engaging narrative: the story based on Norse mythology is engaging and provides a rich and interesting context for the game's puzzles and challenges.”
- “The Norse mythology angle didn't do much for me -- you get some snippets of cryptic text between level sets that don't really add up to a coherent story, and I guess you'd only know what was supposed to be going on if you already knew Norse mythology.”
- “While the game looks nice and unique and has Norse mythology, there was basically no storytelling.”
- “The story is non-existent apart from a few writings between each chapter; the whole game focuses on the logic puzzles.”
atmosphere
16 mentions
75 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its rich, detailed art and well-crafted soundtrack that enhances the magical and immersive experience. While some players note the soundtrack can become repetitive, the thematic elements and creative setting contribute significantly to the overall ambiance, making it a standout aspect of the gameplay. Overall, the combination of visuals, music, and thematic depth creates a captivating atmosphere that resonates with players.
- “Atmospheric soundtrack: the music is well-crafted and fits perfectly with the game's tone, adding depth and emotion to the overall experience.”
- “Everything fits the atmosphere perfectly; the murky art style, the simple soundtrack, and the desolate background designs.”
- “The music and verses of Hávamál (Norse prose) also add to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The Icelandic mythology theme gives atmosphere.”
- “The art is rich in detail and contributes to the game's magical atmosphere.”
replayability
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while challenging puzzles may encourage players to improve their performance, the lack of varied solutions after completing the main story significantly limits replay value. Some players may find enjoyment in revisiting the game after a long break, but additional content or alternative puzzle solutions would enhance the incentive for repeated playthroughs.
- “However, the challenging nature of the puzzles and the desire to improve performance encourage replayability.”
- “Awesome graphics, clever puzzles, and pretty good replayability unless your memory is much better than mine.”
- “Once the main story is completed, Munin offers limited replay value, as the puzzle solutions remain unchanged upon subsequent playthroughs, reducing the incentive for exploration and experimentation.”
- “Additional content or alternative puzzle solutions could enhance replayability.”
- “Not immediately replayable, but a few years down the line, you may want to come back.”
grinding
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in enjoyment, often describing it as more exhausting than rewarding. The gameplay is criticized for being lackluster and buggy, with puzzles that fail to challenge and instead feel like mere obstacles, leading to a sense of relief rather than accomplishment upon completion.
- “This is not fun; it is tedious.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is lackluster, tedious, and quite buggy.”
- “The game doesn't present problems to solve, only obstacles to overcome - thus, you don't feel smarter when you succeed, you feel exhausted and relieved after the tediousness of it all.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report frequent glitches and wonky controls that can hinder gameplay, others experience only rare issues that do not significantly impact their enjoyment.
- “The controls can be quite wonky, and I did run into a fair share of glitches, such as glitching into a wall or not being able to swim in water.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is lackluster, tedious, and quite buggy.”
- “All together a good game with poor controls and a few glitches.”
optimization
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while the challenging puzzles enhance replayability and encourage players to seek more efficient solutions, some users recommend reducing screen resolution to improve performance on certain levels.
- “Re-engaging challenges: the difficulty of the puzzles and the search for more efficient solutions provide an incentive to revisit levels and improve performance.”
- “However, the challenging nature of the puzzles and the desire to improve performance encourage replayability.”
- “(Hint: reduce your screen resolution to improve performance. It's the only way I could solve certain levels.)”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The monetization of Munin has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it is a poorly ported mobile app lacking the production values expected from a PC game. The game's simplistic mechanics and design, originally intended for mobile devices, contribute to the perception that it prioritizes profit over quality.
- “Munin is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This 10-year-old mobile app is a puzzle platformer with a simple gimmick, but it lacks the production values expected from a PC game.”
- “The game feels like a low-effort port from mobile, designed solely to extract money from players rather than provide a quality gaming experience.”
- “It's disappointing to see a game that could have potential being reduced to a monetization scheme, prioritizing profit over player satisfaction.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players have noted that certain moments in the game, particularly a poignant puzzle involving a ball, evoke strong emotional responses, with some even feeling moved to tears by its elegance.
- “One of the puzzles at the end with the ball was so elegant I almost shed a tear.”