MUTATION PHASE

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MUTATION PHASE is a single player action game. It was developed by IGRODELSKY and was released on October 5, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

MUTATION PHASE is a horror-shooter with a first-person view, which narrates the consequences of experiments with sound waves. The situation got out of control. All the personnel of the research complex, as well as local residents, were subject to a strong change in the structure of DNA, as a consequence of which aggressive mutants filled the territory within a few kilometers. In the role of one of…

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game delivers a sense of accomplishment and effectively creates an atmosphere of fear and loneliness.
The enemy models and monster designs are well-received, showcasing some creativity.
The gameplay mechanics, including weapon balance and the need for strategic movement, provide a decent challenge.

The game suffers from poor movement mechanics, bugs, and a lack of polish, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The level design is linear and repetitive, with many areas feeling empty and lacking detail.
Overall, the game is considered not worth its asking price, with many reviewers suggesting it feels more like a low-budget project.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode is criticized for poor level design and a lack of depth, with a linear narrative that offers minimal engagement beyond an initial premise about a zombie outbreak. While some players appreciate a surprising twist at the end, the overall storytelling is deemed weak, with limited lore and only a few collectible notes that fail to enhance the experience. The survival mode serves as a secondary feature, primarily for achievement hunting, rather than enriching the narrative.
- “Story ends with a good twist.”
- “It starts off promising with a story about how the zombies came to be and your character needs to collect weapons and find a way of communication to destroy them.”
- “Not really into survival challenges, but the game adds that as an extra reason to play after you finish the 'story' mode.”
- “The 'story mode' is a disaster of video game level design and the survival mode is there just to get some achievements, which are pretty easy to do, since the game is super buggy, and the path planning of the mutants sucks.”
- “Other than the full screen of text that is displayed when starting a new game, there is no more story.”
- “There were a few notes/memos that could be read, but they didn’t tie into the story.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting its linearity and repetitiveness, particularly in the early stages. While some appreciate the solid shooting mechanics and functional use of the flashlight, others criticize the overall experience as below average, lacking depth and engaging level design. The introduction of open areas towards the end does not compensate for the monotonous gameplay that primarily involves following a predefined path.
- “Its very indie, the story is not much there, a bit linear, but the shooting and gameplay is pretty solid.”
- “Even though the flashlight is a really basic gameplay design, it's functional, and there's a pretty good amount of other ambiance.”
- “Aside from that, mostly linear gameplay at the start and introduces vast open enclosed areas towards the end, which I personally didn't like due to how there's no single light source other than your shoulder light.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive and boring, which can be summed up like this: move along the predefined path and listen for footsteps, which indicate another zombie mob is on their way.”
- “It's very indie, the story is not much there, a bit linear, but the shooting and gameplay is pretty solid.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the experience, particularly in the poorly designed story mode and the simplistic survival mode, which feels more like a means to earn easy achievements.
- “The story mode is a disaster in terms of video game level design, and the survival mode feels like it's only there to provide easy achievements, as the game is extremely buggy and the pathfinding of the mutants is terrible.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant progress.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that not only broke immersion but also made certain missions unplayable.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered average, but it effectively enhances the atmosphere with fittingly scary themes that align well with the overall tone.
- “The sound design is average, but I really enjoyed the eerie music that perfectly fits the theme.”
- “The soundtrack is captivating and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The music is beautifully composed, adding depth and emotion to every scene.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered lacking in detail, with noticeable issues in enemy animations that appear jerky upon impact.
- “The graphics aren't great overall, lacking detail, and the animations for the enemies jerk abruptly when hit.”
- “The textures look outdated and the overall visual fidelity is disappointing.”
- “The character models are poorly designed, making the game feel less immersive.”