Mute Crimson DX
- August 16, 2024
- Iced Lizard Games
- 7h median play time
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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 .
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging platforming experience with satisfying checkpoints and boss battles.
- The rewind mode makes the game accessible for players who want to enjoy it without excessive frustration.
- Mute Crimson DX features improved visuals, engaging level design, and a catchy soundtrack, making it a standout in the indie platformer genre.
- Some players may find certain sections frustrating, although they are designed to test skills rather than feel unfair.
- The original version of Mute Crimson is not included in this release, which may disappoint some fans.
- The story is simple and may not appeal to those looking for a deeper narrative experience.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and authentic NES-inspired soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience with its stylish aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the addition of new tracks that complement the new levels, making the soundtrack a standout feature that players enjoy even outside of the game. Overall, the music is described as energetic and fitting, contributing significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“The music is fantastic, fitting the maps really nicely and enhancing the overall experience!”
“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 it 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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative 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.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple yet charming, taking unexpected turns as the main quest concludes and new levels are introduced. While it lacks depth, this simplicity is seen as refreshing and effective for the game's style, with moments that resonate emotionally with players.
“The story is simple, but cute, and goes in unexpected directions as the main quest wraps up and the new DX levels follow.”
“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 (moth is precious and I will love them forever).”
- 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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find replayability in the game through collectibles and various post-game extras that can be unlocked, encouraging them to revisit the game for a more complete experience.
“The game offers multiple endings and choices that encourage you to play through again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and character interactions.”
“Replayability exists in the form of collectibles and post-game extras to unlock.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- 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 hilarious. 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.”
