Mutagenic

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Mutagenic is a single player survival role playing game. It was developed by zediven and was released on August 9, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Mutagenic" is a hardcore roguelite Action RPG, offering a diverse set of items, skills, and mutations for unique build customization and plenty of replayability. Players can find and craft powerful Genes for their characters, competing against others on Challenge Ladders to survive the longest against tough enemies. With countless build possibilities, players can put their theorycrafting skills to the test in this challenging and depth-filled game.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a surprisingly deep skill tree and customization options, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy build crafting.
At a low price point, the game is considered a great value for money, with frequent updates and a promising development trajectory.
The unique blend of genres, combining elements of ARPGs and survivor games, creates an engaging gameplay experience that keeps players coming back.

The game suffers from a lack of polish in graphics and audio, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the combat mechanics to be simplistic and repetitive, with auto-targeting leading to frustration during gameplay.
There are concerns about the game's content depth and variety, with some players feeling it lacks enough unique features to stand out from similar titles.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as dated and reminiscent of low-budget titles. While some find the art style unappealing and in need of a major overhaul, others appreciate its charm and acknowledge that the gameplay mechanics take precedence over visual quality. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed, but the game's depth may compensate for its graphical shortcomings.
- “I almost didn't buy this because of the basic graphics, but they have since grown on me and I think they have a certain charm!”
- “The graphics aren't quite as polished here, but I feel like the rogue-like depth might even be deeper!”
- “Obviously the graphics aren't anything to write home about, but this game is more about the mechanics than the graphics, which I'm sure will be updated in due time.”
- “I might consider giving this a thumbs up if the dev actually comes with an update on this EA title with a major graphical overhaul, because this just hurts my eyes.”
- “Graphics are what you'd expect from a 1 euro game, but the gameplay is surprisingly deep.”
- “I'll be brutally honest: the art style is rather ugly, and the feedback on the combat could be better.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its surprising depth and potential, with an in-depth stat system and enjoyable mechanics that can lead to engaging experiences, despite the simplistic nature of some elements. While the graphics are underwhelming, the focus on gameplay mechanics is appreciated, though some players express a desire for more varied enemy AI to maintain interest. Overall, the game shows promise, especially with ongoing development updates.
- “Graphics are what you'd expect from a 1 euro game, but the gameplay is surprisingly deep.”
- “Yep, but I don't mind it since the gameplay feels great.”
- “Also, I can see this game has truckloads of potential as the core gameplay feels great so far.”
- “Although to be honest, I am a little bored. The devs need to play Hades and steal some enemy AI mechanics because most of the enemies just move straight towards you, and it gets boring fast. I don't know if I will keep playing, but I already got my money's worth, and it's still early in development.”
- “It is still relatively simplistic in its mechanics, but the fact that the whole stat system is incredibly in-depth and frequent dev updates make me hopeful that this game might become a guilty pleasure for people like me who like to buildcraft for 2 hours and then watch everything blow up.”
- “Obviously, the graphics aren't anything to write home about, but this game is more about the mechanics than the graphics, which I'm sure will be updated in due time.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being minimalistic, consisting mainly of a repetitive loop of wind sounds, which many players found lacking in variety and depth. Overall, it fails to enhance the gaming experience significantly.
- “The music in this game is just the sound of wind on a very short loop.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
- “There is no engaging music to enhance the gameplay experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts significant replayability due to its extensive skill tree and the ability to upgrade spells and passives with meta currency, making it a worthwhile investment despite a higher price point compared to similar titles. Players express strong enthusiasm for the depth and variety it offers, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It has huge replayability; not only is there a massive skill tree, but you can also upgrade each active spell and passive with meta currency.”
- “I love, love, love this game! Even though the price is higher than Vampire Survivors, it offers so much replay value that it's easily worth double the $5 USD launch asking price!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players who enjoy grinding for optimized builds to tackle increasingly difficult challenges will find this game appealing, especially with its extreme difficulty scaling that significantly boosts enemy health and damage.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find that the rewards weren't worth the effort.”
- “The grind is so repetitive that it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's optimization for those who enjoy grinding to create powerful builds, especially given the significant challenge posed by the hardest difficulty, which features 64,000 times the health and damage of normal settings.
- “If you enjoy grinding for an optimized build to conquer increasingly difficult challenges (the hardest difficulty features 64,000 times the health and damage of normal), this game is fantastic.”
- “The optimization options in this game allow for a deep level of customization, making each build feel unique and tailored to your playstyle.”
- “I love how the game encourages players to experiment with different optimization strategies to tackle tougher enemies and challenges.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I found the optimization to be a major issue; it feels like the game is not balanced for higher difficulties.”
- “The lack of proper optimization means that even with the best gear, you still struggle against enemies.”