Mute Crimson DX
- August 16, 2024
- Iced Lizard Games
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn "Mute Crimson DX", a ninja must save a city from monsters through nine worlds of challenging platforming, featuring rad boss fights, stylish black-and-white graphics, chiptune music, and collectibles. This version includes the game "Mute Crimson+" and adds two new worlds, redone cutscenes, and enhanced visuals .
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging platforming experience with satisfying checkpoints and boss battles.
- The rewind mode makes the game more accessible, allowing players to enjoy it without excessive frustration.
- The visuals, music, and character design are charming, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Some players may find certain sections frustrating, although they are designed to test skills rather than feel unfair.
- The story is minimal and may not appeal to those looking for a deeper narrative.
- While the game is generally well-received, some players preferred the humor and writing of the original version.
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a charming and simple art style that enhances its overall aesthetic, complemented by updated visuals and reworked cutscenes that feature new artwork. Players appreciate the charismatic character designs and the stylish presentation, which, along with quality-of-life features like the rewind mode, contribute to an engaging platforming experience. Overall, the visuals are praised for their appeal and effectiveness in bringing the game to life.
“Fun platforming game with a pleasing art style!”
“The characters are very charismatic and the art style does a great job at bringing them to life.”
“It has a really nice stylish aesthetic, an incredible soundtrack that's authentic to the NES, and a pretty good (but fair) challenge.”
“The art style is quite simple with lots of charm, the cutscenes are short and to the point.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and authentic NES-inspired soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience and fits the levels perfectly. Reviewers highlight the incredible quality of the original tracks, noting that they are enjoyable enough to listen to outside of the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds to the game's stylish aesthetic and engaging challenge.
“The music is fantastic, fitting the maps really nicely!”
“It has a really nice stylish aesthetic, an incredible soundtrack that's authentic to the NES, and a pretty good (but fair) challenge.”
“Did I mention this game's soundtrack is incredible? I have jammed out to this game's soundtrack in my car because it absolutely slaps.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay in Mute Crimson DX is reminiscent of classic NES titles, featuring tight controls and simple yet engaging mechanics that are enjoyable to master. The game introduces mechanics gradually and thoughtfully, ensuring players become comfortable with them before they are fully utilized, leading to a cohesive and satisfying experience in later stages.
“Mute Crimson DX is similar in style to those old NES games. The controls are tight, the mechanics are simple yet fun to master, while also fixing a lot of frustrations from those games.”
“The game feels pleasant to play. The mechanics are introduced incrementally and always with smart placements around the map, allowing the player to get used to them before actually utilizing them.”
“In the later stages, all mechanics are used cleverly, and none of them really feel out of place.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is minimal and straightforward, which some players find refreshing for this type of game. While it lacks depth, it effectively serves its purpose and includes emotionally impactful moments that resonate with players.
“There isn't really much of a story here; however, for this kind of game, it can be quite refreshing.”
“The story isn't super deep or complicated, which I think is fine for this kind of game - it serves its purpose and doesn't bog you down, while still somehow managing to tug at my heartstrings in a couple of specific scenes.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the humor in the game has been revamped with smoother cutscenes and enhanced visuals, some players feel nostalgic for the previous writing style, which they found to be more amusing. Overall, the humor remains a point of contention among fans, with mixed feelings about the changes.
“The sound, animation, and level sprites have been enhanced, and the cutscenes are now a lot smoother. They rewrote the bonkers script, but I personally liked the old writing better; it was somehow more hilarious that way.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch! The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game blends humor with gameplay. The quirky characters and their funny interactions make every moment enjoyable.”
