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In "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

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • 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 has been improved, some players may miss the humor of the original script.
  • graphics7 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their charming and stylish aesthetic, featuring updated visuals and reworked cutscenes that enhance the overall experience. The simple yet appealing art style, combined with charismatic character designs, contributes to a visually engaging platforming adventure. Additionally, the inclusion of quality-of-life features like the rewind mode adds to the enjoyment without detracting from the game's visual appeal.

    • “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

    The music in the game is highly praised for its catchy and authentic NES-inspired soundtrack, which complements the levels beautifully and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as incredible and enjoyable enough to listen to outside of the game.

    • “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, making it feel stale after a while.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The music is forgettable and fails to leave a lasting impression.”
  • gameplay3 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 familiar with them before they are fully utilized, leading to a cohesive and satisfying experience throughout.

    • “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

    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

    Reviews indicate that while the humor in the game has been revamped with smoother cutscenes and enhanced visuals, some players prefer the original writing, finding it to be more hilarious than the new script.

    • “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, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
    • “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with absurd situations and hilarious character interactions that make every moment enjoyable.”
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