Mutazione

Mutazione has a beautifully written narrative filled with wonderful characters and a captivating story.

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Mutazione is a single-player Fantasy RPG with an intriguing story, amazing game mechanics, and excellent graphics. Explore the mutant community of Mutazione as 15-year-old Kai, tending to her ailing grandfather and uncovering the secrets of the community affected by the meteor "Moon Dragon" strike over 100 years ago. Engage in various activities, build musical gardens, and embark on a spiritual journey to save the community, all while enjoying the delightful soundtrack and splendid atmosphere.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 573 reviews

story201 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a captivating art style that enhances the overall experience.
The story is deeply engaging, with well-developed characters that evoke strong emotional connections.
The soundtrack is beautiful and complements the game's atmosphere, creating a relaxing and immersive experience.

The gameplay can feel slow-paced and repetitive, with a lot of backtracking to interact with characters.
Some players may find the lack of challenging gameplay elements disappointing, as it focuses more on narrative than puzzles.
The dialogue options are limited and do not significantly impact the story, which may leave some players wanting more agency.

story
428 mentions
47 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The story of *Mutazione* is widely praised for its emotional depth, engaging characters, and beautiful integration with the game's art and music. Players appreciate the slow-paced, slice-of-life narrative that explores themes of community, growth, and personal connections, often drawing comparisons to the storytelling styles of Studio Ghibli. While some find the plot's linearity and pacing a bit slow, the overall experience is described as heartwarming and immersive, making it a recommended choice for fans of story-driven games.
- “Mutazione would be worth playing for the art alone, but the story is something I was left thinking about well after completing the game.”
- “The story is beautiful, the music is encapsulating, and the characters, despite most of their looks, feel so human and down to earth.”
- “The story is rich and easy to catch on.”
- “The story is boring; it's really nothing more than a slice of life story, and a dull one at that.”
- “The storyline is simple, and there is a light mystery to it.”
- “I didn't like the main story at all, and the ending was anticlimactic.”
music
226 mentions
53 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The music in "Mutazione" is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the game's emotional depth, with many players describing it as soothing, captivating, and integral to the overall experience. The soundtrack complements the stunning visuals and engaging narrative, creating a harmonious atmosphere that encourages relaxation and immersion. Players appreciate the unique musical gardening mechanic, which allows them to create their own soundscapes, further enriching the gameplay experience.
- “The artwork and the music and the story are in such harmony with one another that I actually had to take breaks to soak up everything I was experiencing.”
- “The music is so breezy, but full of character.”
- “The music, the art, the characters, the story, the gardens--if you have this on your wishlist, just buy it!”
- “The music and all the background noises scratch your brain in spots you didn't know were itchy.”
- “The soundtrack is a bit all over the place for this game, but not in a bad way.”
- “The music is what makes this game alive.”
graphics
134 mentions
60 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Mutazione" are widely praised for their stunning and unique art style, which combines vibrant colors and minimalistic design to create a captivating atmosphere. Players appreciate how the visuals harmonize with the game's emotional narrative and soothing soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience. The artwork is described as beautiful and immersive, making it a standout feature that draws players into the game's world.
- “The artwork and the music and the story are in such harmony with one another that I actually had to take breaks to soak up everything I was experiencing.”
- “The game combined music and color theory extremely well to not only create stunning visuals but also to depict characters' personalities and what each location represents.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, and it works with the soundtrack to create a rich atmosphere that I didn't want to leave.”
- “The art style, while minimal, is also very vibrant and full of life.”
- “The graphics are also easy on the eyes and the set pieces are lovely.”
- “The graphic design, the characters, and their individual dialogue are all fantastic aspects of an altogether amazing game.”
gameplay
89 mentions
30 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Mutazione" is primarily a simple and relaxing point-and-click experience, focusing on exploration, gardening, and character interactions rather than complex mechanics or puzzles. While the gardening feature adds a unique element, it is often described as simplistic and repetitive, serving more as a narrative device than a core gameplay mechanic. Overall, players appreciate the game's calming atmosphere and engaging story, though some may find the minimal gameplay lacking in depth or challenge.
- “The gameplay is simple and straightforward (point-and-click style); it's not about action or even puzzles, but engaging with the narrative.”
- “The garden-growing gameplay is surprisingly satisfying and I really enjoyed going back and making my gardens perfect, and the story is engrossing with some really sweet and poignant moments.”
- “It's a narrative game with gardening elements (nothing in terms of platforming/puzzle gameplay etc), so perhaps not for everyone, but would highly recommend to fans of relaxing narrative games.”
- “There's not much more to say... the game simply isn't interesting, neither in its written language nor in its gameplay.”
- “The actual gameplay is rather minimal, and the most gamey parts (the gardens) are perhaps the weakest point of the game.”
- “It's a heavily narrative character-based game with minimal mechanics -- less an adventure game than it is a walking-and-talking simulator.”
emotional
83 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Mutazione" is widely praised for its heartwarming narrative, rich character development, and beautiful visuals and music, creating a deeply immersive experience. Players report feeling a strong emotional connection to the story, which explores themes of grief, community, and personal growth, often leading to moments of introspection and even tears. Overall, the game is celebrated as a touching journey that resonates with those seeking a cozy, story-driven adventure filled with emotional depth.
- “Overall, Mutazione is a heartwarming narrative-driven game that delivers on emotion, beauty, and introspection, offering players a memorable journey filled with life lessons, secrets, and relationships.”
- “The characters are well developed and realistic, the story is touching and heartfelt, and the music and art are absolutely gorgeous.”
- “The wonderful writing, the dreamy and adorable art, the relaxing music and pace, all the people you meet and who you will feel attached to in no time - all go hand in hand so smoothly and feel so wholesome.”
atmosphere
41 mentions
63 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique blend of chill, dreamlike qualities, and whimsical charm, enhanced by beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack. Players appreciate the meticulous attention to detail in the environment and character design, which together create a rich, immersive experience that feels both tranquil and engaging. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as enchanting, cozy, and deeply connected to its narrative, making it a standout feature that resonates with players.
- “The game creates such a rich atmosphere for the world with brilliant soundtracks and gorgeous visuals.”
- “Every part of the environment, characters, and all-around atmosphere both felt and looked meticulously made, forming a sort of whimsical feel about the game as a whole.”
- “The atmosphere is a bit dreamlike, calm, wistful, spooky... but sprinkled with cute moments and characters (the dots!) and punk rock music.”
- “I personally am sensitive to ambient sound and stuff, so the way this game built up the atmosphere scared me so much.”
- “The environments never really get to feeling dull while wandering around time and time again; there's a wonderful sense of thoughtful calm to the atmosphere as a whole.”
humor
9 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as both funny and heartwarming, with witty dialogue and relatable characters, particularly the protagonist Kai. Players appreciate the blend of humor with deeper emotional storytelling, making the experience engaging and memorable. While some reviews mention instances of crude humor, the overall tone is described as delightfully funny and poignant, enhancing the game's narrative and character development.
- “It was incredibly fun, and the dialogue can be extremely funny.”
- “Kai is an awesome protagonist; she's funny, relatable, and so natural that you always know exactly how she's feeling.”
- “Mutazione is beautiful and sad and laugh-out-loud, delightfully funny.”
character development
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised, with players noting the depth and individuality of each character's personality and storyline. While some critiques focus on the character design aesthetics, the narrative and emotional growth of the characters are considered stellar, contributing significantly to the game's rich storytelling experience.
- “The storyline, plot twist, soundtracks, and character development are all flawless.”
- “So story rich and with stellar character development, I would recommend this game.”
- “Each character has their own personality, character development, and storyline.”
- “But it would be a 10/10 if the game didn't have stupid character designs like the sausages, and get rid of fishing (aka. hunting) as a way of entertainment and kill time.”
- “The art style is beautiful and the color palette is comfortable to look at before sleep, though the character design is not cute.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with slow character movement and cumbersome interaction mechanics contributing to a frustrating experience. While some elements are straightforward, the overall gameplay is perceived as overly repetitive and laborious.
- “The character moves really slowly, and correctly placing her so the interact options appear is tedious.”
- “The gameplay was extremely tedious.”
- “Everything just feels so tedious.”
replayability
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, "Mutazione" offers a moderate level of replayability, primarily due to its engaging gardening mechanics and the ability to explore various dialogue options and interactions with island inhabitants. While the absence of multiple endings and some side quests may limit replay potential, players can still enjoy revisiting unlocked gardens and experiencing different narrative paths. The game's unique aesthetic and intriguing plot elements contribute to its charm, encouraging players to return for additional playthroughs.
- “Mutazione has high replayability since the game lets you experiment with all the gardens from the main menu after you unlock them in the game, along with various dialog options.”
- “The story may not be all that long, but the game has incredible replay value with all of the different things you can do and different people you can talk to at every stage.”
- “Not sure if it's very replayable, but I enjoyed the hours I've spent with it.”
- “Mutazione does not have multiple endings, which I appreciated, but it does cut down on replayability somewhat.”
- “I really wish there were more interaction opportunities with the inhabitants of the island, as it would enhance replayability.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the game's advertising and description do not accurately represent its monetization model, potentially misleading players about the game's true nature and value.
- “The game's monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and not worth the value they provide.”
- “The constant push for microtransactions makes it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”