Mutazione

About

Mutazione is a narrative-driven adventure game following 15-year-old Kai's journey to a strange community after a meteor strike caused mutations to its inhabitants. Explore Mutazione's rich story, form bonds with its characters, and engage in various activities, all while uncovering the community's secrets and saving them from an impending darkness. Grow musical gardens and participate in daily events as you unravel the mysteries of this isolated, mutating environment.

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Play Modes

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

+14

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 722 reviews

story265 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted story that explores themes of community, love, loss, and healing, resonating deeply with players.
The art style is stunning, with vibrant colors and a unique design that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
The soundtrack is exceptional, creating a cozy and immersive experience that complements the gameplay and narrative.

The gameplay can feel slow and repetitive, as players often find themselves backtracking to interact with characters multiple times.
Some players may find the lack of challenging gameplay elements disappointing, as the game focuses more on narrative than traditional gaming mechanics.
The dialogue choices often feel inconsequential, as they do not significantly impact the story or character interactions.

story
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The story of *Mutazione* is a beautifully crafted narrative that explores themes of community, healing, and generational trauma through its engaging characters and immersive world. Players appreciate the emotional depth and subtlety of the storytelling, which unfolds at a relaxed pace, allowing for rich character interactions and personal growth. While some find the gameplay simplistic, the overall experience is described as heartwarming and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impact on players.
- “Beautiful story about community dynamics, love, loss, and generational trauma.”
- “A truly poignant story about grief, guilt, community, and care.”
- “Mutazione is a narrative-based game with strong ambience, fascinating and likeable characters, a lovely and unique art style, and a story that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “The story is boring; it's really nothing more than a slice of life story, and a dull one at that.”
- “The story just pulls me in, but not as much as the characters do.”
- “The story is told in a deliberate and cryptic fashion, during which you will spend the vast majority of your time listening to the conversations and exchanges of other characters.”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a cozy and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience with a captivating and diverse soundtrack that ranges from calming ambient tunes to more energetic tracks. Players appreciate the unique musical gardening mechanic, where different plants produce distinct sounds, allowing for personalized soundscapes that complement the game's beautiful visuals and storytelling. While some reviewers noted that the music could be inconsistent, the majority found it to be a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's emotional depth and relaxing nature.
- “The entire soundtrack is extraordinary and is one of my highlights and favorites of the year.”
- “The music, the art, the characters, the story, the gardens—if you have this on your wishlist, just buy it!”
- “The soundtrack is comforting, and the gardening tasks are relaxing.”
- “I was a little bit disappointed in the music score.”
- “For a game that stresses the importance of music in growing a garden, I would expect a better music score.”
- “Considering that music plays a minor role in the gardening sections of the game, it's a little disappointing that it isn't more memorable.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and beautiful art style, which combines vibrant colors and minimalistic designs to create a cozy and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the hand-drawn visuals and attention to detail, noting that the graphics complement the engaging story and soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience. While some find the art style unconventional, it is generally regarded as a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's charm and emotional depth.
- “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 is unique and fun, the play/controls were simple and only frustrating if you went the wrong way and had to go all the way from east to west.”
- “The hand-drawn graphics have a special charm, with brilliant colors and intricate settings that bring the mutant-infested planet to life.”
- “The graphic design is also not for everyone, resembling 'paint by numbers'...”
- “Graphics are technically very simplistic.”
- “The graphics are also easy on the eyes and the setpieces are lovely.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Mutazione" is primarily narrative-driven, featuring simple point-and-click mechanics that focus on exploration, dialogue, and gardening. While the gardening aspect adds a relaxing and creative touch, many players find the overall gameplay to be linear and lacking in depth, with minimal interactivity and few impactful choices. The game is best suited for those who appreciate a slow-paced, story-rich experience rather than traditional gameplay challenges.
- “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 mechanics are very relaxing as well.”
- “The gardening mechanic has some complexity to it, but it always works the same way.”
- “The gameplay is very linear with your journal telling you where to go and what to do every step of the way - you don't really have any autonomy there and the speech choices you are given are so bland they feel inconsequential.”
- “The story is messed up and the gameplay is worse than a walking simulator.”
- “Gameplay builds itself around the basics of your typical farming mini-game, combining it with fetch quests and dialogue options that give the player an illusion of interactivity, even though everything is scripted and predetermined.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and touching narrative, which resonates deeply with players, often leading to tears and a sense of healing. Reviewers highlight the genuine and relatable characters, beautiful visuals, and evocative music that together create a memorable and introspective experience. Overall, the game is celebrated as a profound emotional journey that explores themes of community, grief, and personal growth, making it a standout choice for those seeking a rich, story-driven adventure.
- “This game actually made me shed a tear at its climax; I wasn't expecting the story to take me there, but it was beautiful.”
- “The characters are well developed and realistic, the story is touching and heartfelt, and the music and art are absolutely gorgeous.”
- “The world opens up slowly and it is delicious; every element of the game coalesces into a different type of emotional experience and it is all so natural and flowing.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cozy, enchanting, and whimsical qualities, enhanced by stunning graphics, a beautiful soundtrack, and intricate sound design. Players appreciate the unique art style and the way each environment contributes to a rich, immersive experience that evokes a sense of calm and nostalgia. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as a harmonious blend of tranquility, charm, and emotional depth, making it a standout feature that captivates players.
- “The atmosphere is a bit dreamlike, calm, wistful, spooky... but sprinkled with cute moments and characters (the dots!) and punk rock music.”
- “All of its elements, from the writing to the visuals to the sound and music to the systems design, work in concert with each other to create an amazing sense of atmosphere, of place, and of community.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, and it works with the soundtrack to create a rich atmosphere that I didn't want to leave (finishing the game was hard because I kept wanting to stay with all the flora t_t).”
- “I personally am sensitive to ambient sound and stuff, so the way this game built up the atmosphere scared me so much lol.”
- “The game has no voice-overs but it's a good thing; they would just ruin the atmosphere because sound design is a huge part of the game and its atmosphere.”
- “What fascinates me about the game is the atmosphere and the different characters in the exotic-looking community, which (apart from the graphic style) feels a bit like a good Studio Ghibli movie.”
humor
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The humor in the game is described as both heartwarming and hilarious, with witty dialogue and relatable characters that enhance the storytelling experience. Players appreciate the blend of funny moments with deeper emotional themes, creating a unique atmosphere that balances laughter with poignant narratives. Overall, the game is recommended for its smart humor and engaging character interactions, making it a delightful experience.
- “From the heartwarming (and often hilarious) dialogue to the beautiful stories shared, this game is a revelation.”
- “It was incredibly fun, and the dialogue can be extremely funny.”
- “Mutazione is beautiful and sad and laugh-out-loud, delightfully funny.”
character development
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Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers noting the depth and individuality of each character, as well as the effective use of dialogue to enhance emotional investment in their stories. While some critiques mention the character design as less appealing, the strong narrative and thoughtful character arcs contribute to a rich storytelling experience. Many players find the character development to be a standout feature, elevating the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The storyline, plot twist, soundtracks, character development are all flawless.”
- “So story rich and with stellar character development I would recommend this game.”
- “The character development is superb and what seems like pointless dialogue is a very clever way of investing in that character and caring what happens to them.”
- “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.”
- “Each character has their own personality, character development, and storyline.”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with frequent back-and-forth travel and slow character movement contributing to a sense of boredom. While some appreciate the structured gameplay and story elements, many express a desire for more engaging activities and less reliance on scripted interactions, leading to an overall feeling of monotony.
- “The character moves really slowly and correctly placing her so the interact options appear is tedious.”
- “Going back and forth can get dull, annoying, and tedious considering it's important to talk to everyone, especially when reaching the temple and beyond.”
- “Gameplay builds itself around the basics of your typical farming mini-game, combining it with fetch quests and dialogue options that give the player an illusion of interactivity, even though everything is scripted and predetermined.”
replayability
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Replayability in the game is mixed; while some players find limited replay value due to a short playtime and lack of multiple endings, others appreciate the ability to revisit unlocked gardens and engage with various characters and dialogue options, enhancing the overall experience. The unique mechanics and aesthetic elements contribute to a satisfying, albeit brief, gameplay experience.
- “Mutazione has high replayability since the game lets you experiment with all the gardens from the main menu after you unlock them, 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.”
- “This only took me about six hours to play, and for me there’s not any replay value, though there is a mode where you can just do some gardening and listen to the music your gardens make.”
- “Mutazione does not have: pointless side quests (yay), multiple endings (eh, appreciated here even if it cuts down on replayability some), more interaction opportunities with the inhabitants of the island (I really wish there was)”
optimization
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Users generally report that the game's optimization is excellent, with strong overall performance that requires little further discussion.
- “Performance is obviously great; I don't think I need to talk about it much.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
monetization
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Reviews suggest that the game's advertising and description may misrepresent its monetization model, potentially leading to disappointment among players regarding their expectations.
- “The game's monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be excessively priced, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
- “The constant push for microtransactions ruins the immersion and makes it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine gaming experience.”