Murnatan

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Murnatan is a multiplayer action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by AAAGAMES and was released on March 24, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization5 negative mentions

The game has a solid core gameplay that retains the essence of its predecessor, Tremulous.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying it out.
There is potential for the game to improve with continued development and community support.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes and poor optimization.
There is a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the multiplayer experience.
The game feels unfinished and lacks clear instructions or tutorials, leading to confusion for new players.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting poor optimization and technical issues such as low framerates and unresponsive settings. While some appreciate the visual quality and art style, others find it lacking and describe it as "potatoey." Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, contributing to a frustrating gameplay experience despite the game's solid core mechanics.
- “Good - graphics quality, retains original gameplay.”
- “Yes, the game is borderline unplayable; but it's free, it's got good graphics, solid core gameplay, and a great community.”
- “Graphics are nice too.”
- “There's no apparent graphics or control options, which isn't acceptable, and those kinds of quality issues, plus the lack of any single-player content, go a long way to explaining why this never succeeded.”
- “The graphics do need to be optimized more.”
- “Crashes are frequent, very poorly optimized, graphical issues, etc...”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging, with a solid core reminiscent of Tremulous 1.1, though it suffers from performance issues and some bugs, particularly with wallwalking. While some users find the input binding cumbersome and criticize the alien designs, the overall experience is enhanced by good graphics and a supportive community, making it enjoyable despite its flaws.
- “Competitive matches and gripping gameplay.”
- “But the gameplay is damn fun.”
- “However, the gameplay is really good.”
- “Inputs are a real chore to bind; you can edit settings during gameplay, as it doesn't seem to work on the title screen, just like in good old Trem. Wallwalking is buggy, it suffers from performance issues, and the aliens are ugly in my opinion.”
- “I think the gameplay is referencing Korx and Unvanquished, and it's probably fine.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
11%
56%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent crashes, poor performance, and graphical problems that detract from the overall experience. Users report difficulties with input binding and buggy mechanics, indicating a rushed development process. Overall, the lack of optimization and persistent bugs hinder enjoyment, despite the nostalgia factor.
- “The graphics do need to be optimized more.”
- “GPU optimization is kind of non-existent unless you change settings.”
- “Performance could really use optimization.”
- “Game could really use optimization; you can't even open the options in-game, which tells us how rushed this is.”
- “I am so glad to have Tremulous back after 6 years, but I do have to admit the optimization, lack of players, and bugs make the game not enjoyable.”
- “Crashes are frequent, very poorly optimized, graphical issues, etc...”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits notable stability issues, including buggy input binding, wallwalking mechanics, and various performance problems. Users report glitches in the user interface and overall gameplay, indicating that while it retains some nostalgic elements, it requires significant improvements to enhance the experience.
- “Inputs are a real chore to bind; you can edit settings during gameplay, as it doesn't seem to work on the title screen, just like in good old Trem. Wallwalking is buggy, it suffers from performance issues, and the aliens are ugly in my opinion.”
- “Still has a lot of work to go but has managed to keep to the Tremulous vibes. A few glitches here and there but can be a fun experience if you dig deep enough.”
- “It's buggy in some manners.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game is noted to be intriguing, particularly the developer's narrative included in the menu, which adds a unique layer to the overall experience.
- “However, the thing I found interesting about this is the developer's story in the menu.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy for this team differs significantly from that of ns2, as they operate with limited funding and lack the extensive advertising and pay-to-play model that characterized ns2.
- “Unlike NS2, this team doesn't have much funding at all and is working on a much less publicized community than what NS2 had. NS2 even had global advertising and was pay-to-play.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with essential features locked behind paywalls that make it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and unnecessary, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it feel like a cash grab.”