Mutants: Genesis
- May 10, 2023
- Celsius Online
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamYou are the latest prodigy of a special orphanage that trains the future psycogs, powerful tacticians that have the special ability to control mutants and fight in highly mediatised clashes. But things are stirring in the shadows of the school, and through your skill and the different people you’ll encounter on your way, you might find out what is really going on. Mutants: Genesis is an online ca…
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Reviews
- The game features unique mechanics, such as an evolution system and cooperative PvE gameplay, which adds depth and strategy.
- Players appreciate the nostalgic connection to the original Mutants Genetic Gladiators, with enjoyable card interactions and distinct factions.
- The graphics and animations are well-received, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from a low player base, making it difficult to find matches and progress in co-op missions without friends.
- Many players report issues with bugs, lag, and a lack of balance, particularly in PvP, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The monetization model is criticized as pay-to-win, with some players feeling that significant investment is required to enjoy the game fully.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, solid combat flow, and engaging systems that encourage strategic thinking, particularly through the evolution and crafting features. While many players find the experience enjoyable and original, some note that the PvP aspect suffers from bugs and glitches, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on the trading-card genre, though it could benefit from further refinement and depth.
“The gameplay is pretty unique, and most of the designs, gameplay systems, and tricks are original.”
“The gameplay, battle, and evolution system is really interesting and makes you think about what to do on your next turn.”
“It's a trading-card game with a lot of cool and original game mechanics, such as the way your minions earn experience and evolve while fighting during a game, which makes it quite unique.”
“Could use more work and layers; gameplay is solid and has solid mechanics.”
“The evolution mechanic makes every game a stomp, win or lose.”
“I wouldn't be surprised if the XP system changed at some point to allow a catch-up mechanic.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is generally seen as engaging but is hindered by a reliance on cooperative play, which can leave solo players feeling stuck due to a lack of available teammates. While some players appreciate the storyline and its integration with PvE elements, others find it too short and simplistic, leading to frustration when unable to progress without friends. Overall, the narrative aspect is entertaining but could benefit from improvements to accessibility and depth.
“Descent graphics, ease of play, story line, and it keeps me entertained.”
“Can't wait to get more bosses to fight with my friends and to discover more chapters of the story!”
“Other things I'm enjoying are the 3-on-1 PvE fights which require teamwork to win, as well as the choice of making the story an important part of the game, both of these being refreshing changes for the TCG genre.”
“Currently I'm stuck; I can't finish the first chapter because I don't have any friends interested in giving it a try, and I don't have enough or good enough cards to try and play against other players. I'm not going to put money into a game like this where I can't progress in the story.”
“After 2 hours of playing, the game itself is easy with a very short story before you hit your first roadblock, needing 2 other friends to complete a mission. You can try to solo it, but my game crashed, and I left it at that. Overall, I'm in the middle about the game... score of 5/10.”
“If you don't have friends that play the game, you become stuck at the story mode at some co-op stages.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as fluid and clean, with a solid UI and animations that enhance the overall design. While some players appreciate the art style and the evolution of character designs, others find it less appealing to their personal taste. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some mixed opinions.
“The graphics and movements in this game are fluid, clean, and really make you appreciate the design of how the mutants evolve into their higher forms.”
“The UI and animations are solid, the art style is consistently nifty.”
“Descent graphics, ease of play, storyline, and it keeps me entertained.”
“The graphic style and lore are not really to my taste, but that's an individual thing.”
“Descent graphics, ease of play, story line, and it keeps me entertained.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent; while some users report smooth performance without any bugs, others criticize it for poor performance and a frustrating user interface, leading to some players uninstalling the game.
“The game runs smoothly, no bugs encountered.”
“Not optimized.”
“Interesting concept, but the game performance and UI are so terrible that I have to delete this game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the monetization model, describing it as "greasy and slimy," suggesting that it detracts from the overall experience and is not sustainable for card games.
“I can't support card games with this style of monetization anymore.”
“The monetization from the get-go is greasy and slimy.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game shows signs of being an early access title, with users noting the need for improvements in sound design, UI animations, and some bugs in the store. These issues are generally expected during the initial phase of development.
“Yes, it can be seen that this is an early access game; it still needs a lot of polishing in terms of sound design (which is missing here and there) and some UI animations. Also, I think the store is kind of buggy, but that is to be expected in the first days of an early access game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
“I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience. The game feels unstable and requires significant improvements.”
