MUTATION PHASE

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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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Play Modes

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

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game delivers a sense of fear and loneliness, effectively creating a scary atmosphere.
The enemy models and gun sound effects are well-received, adding to the overall experience.
There is a good balance between ambushes and available ammunition, making gameplay challenging.

The game suffers from poor movement mechanics and numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay.
Level design is linear and repetitive, lacking engaging content and variety.
Overall graphics and animations are subpar, contributing to a janky and unpolished feel.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
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 zombies. While some players appreciate a surprising twist at the end, the overall storytelling is deemed weak, relying heavily on text and sparse notes that fail to enhance the experience. The survival mode is seen as an afterthought, primarily serving to provide easy achievements 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
40%
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Gameplay is generally criticized for being below average, with a linear structure that transitions to open areas lacking sufficient lighting. While some mechanics, like shooting and the use of a flashlight, are functional, the overall experience is described as repetitive and boring, primarily involving moving along predefined paths and waiting for enemy encounters.
- “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 are pretty solid.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the experience, particularly in story mode and survival mode. The poor level design and ineffective AI further exacerbate these issues, making gameplay frustrating and unpolished.
- “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 incredibly buggy and the pathfinding of the mutants is terrible.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing hours of gameplay.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that not only broke immersion but also made certain missions unplayable.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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, and the animations for the enemies jerk instantly when hit.”