Mutropolis

About

Mutropolis is a single-player mystery point and click game with stunning hand-drawn graphics and a humorous tone. Set in the 50th century, where human achievements have been forgotten, you play as an archaeologist uncovering treasures and solving puzzles with a Sci-Fi twist. The game is currently available for wishlisting on Steam.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 152 reviews

story58 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Charming art style and engaging characters that add to the overall enjoyment of the game.
The puzzles are well-designed, offering a good balance between challenge and intuitiveness.
The humor and light-hearted narrative create a fun atmosphere, making it a pleasant experience.

The game suffers from slow pacing and lengthy dialogue, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some puzzles are overly obtuse or require trial and error, leading to frustration for players.
A lack of clear instructions or hints can leave players feeling lost and hinder progress.

story
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
33%
4%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging characters, humor, and intriguing start, while others criticize it for becoming nonsensical and poorly executed towards the end. Many players appreciate the charming visuals and voice acting, but feel that the plot lacks depth and coherence, leading to a disappointing conclusion. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight for some, but a letdown for others, with a general consensus that it could have been more compelling.
- “Great story, art, voice acting.”
- “The storyline is interesting, lots of subtle humor mixed in, lots of quirky characters, and the puzzles are just phenomenal.”
- “Amazing story, sounds, and graphics!”
- “But towards the end of act 2, a character is introduced that is so incredibly idiotic and takes the whole, up to that point, sort of realistic sci-fi world and story in a completely silly and just kind of idiotic direction.”
- “The plot, though, isn't interesting; the dialogues are boring, and the attempts of the game to be funny felt like watching some program for children.”
- “So much they could've gone with the story, but alas, it felt pointless.”
humor
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
6%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its clever writing, charming characters, and natural comedic delivery that feels effortless rather than forced. While some found the humor hit-or-miss and criticized certain dialogues as juvenile, others highlighted the game's ability to evoke genuine laughter through witty commentary and engaging narratives. Overall, it strikes a balance between being entertaining and immersive, appealing particularly to fans of puns and light-hearted humor.
- “I especially enjoyed the clever, very funny writing and the characters.”
- “Overall, I definitely recommend the game to anyone who loves puns, witty humor, and an easy-going point-and-click adventure.”
- “Mutropolis is an extremely funny game, but it's organically funny, and manages to keep you laughing without being over-reliant on jokes or references.”
- “It's not funny; it just makes the characters look stupid.”
- “Aside from the really stupid characters and unfunny dialogue, the busywork puzzling is also not pleasant.”
- “The humor falls flat, making the characters seem more foolish than funny.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, reminiscent of shows like Adventure Time, and are complemented by lovable characters and well-crafted environments. Many reviewers highlight the unique and beautiful visuals, noting that they enhance the overall experience despite some critiques regarding the depth of the story and gameplay mechanics. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the point-and-click adventure genre.
- “It is hilarious, smart, with endearing characters, very well-made environments and super beautiful graphics.”
- “Mutropolis is a very cute game with beautiful visuals and a good story.”
- “Artistically the game looks unique and I enjoyed its art style.”
- “The graphics are acceptable.”
- “The graphics are cute and colorful, and the game does follow the classic point-and-click adventure genre, but the overall story feels a bit superficial and nonsensical at one point.”
- “Graphics, performance and tech analysis score: 7.5/10”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it short and lacking depth, particularly criticizing the puzzle mechanics that require repeated attempts without clear reasoning. While the voice acting and visuals are praised, the overall gameplay experience is described as unremarkable and not worth the full price, suggesting a better value at a discount. The gameplay rating averages around 6/10, indicating a need for improvement in mechanics and engagement.
- “The gameplay ideas are not groundbreaking, but it still feels fresh and engaging.”
- “They're great and the voice actors did a pretty good job carrying the weak story and gameplay.”
- “The puzzles are less enjoyable, including the annoying mechanic of something working only when you try it a second time, with no clear information why you should do that.”
- “The gameplay is short (about 10 hours) for the $20 price, so I would get it at a discount.”
- “While the interactions, visuals, and storyline are amazing, the gameplay and mechanics were lacking.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
The music in the game is generally described as unobtrusive and chill, effectively enhancing the overall experience without being distracting. While some users found the soundtrack enjoyable and immersive, others noted that it was fine but lacked standout moments. Overall, the music and sound effects contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Music super chill.”
- “I really like the sounds and soundtrack; they truly immerse you in the game.”
- “The music is unobtrusive.”
- “The music was fine, nothing really stood out but nothing to complain about, and as for all the sound effects, same thing.”
- “The music is unobtrusive.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's optimization is highly praised, with reviewers noting a polished experience free of bugs and performance issues. Scoring 7.5/10, the graphics, art, animation, and voice acting contribute to a seamless gameplay experience. Overall, players can expect a well-optimized title that enhances immersion through its technical execution.
- “As for bugs and performance, you can certainly expect a flawless experience.”
- “The entire game is very polished, from the art and animation to the vocal performances and puzzle design.”
- “Graphics, performance, and tech analysis score: 7.5/10”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in act two where tracking objectives becomes cumbersome. The puzzles are often described as either trial and error or overly simplistic, contributing to a sense of monotony, while the use of stock game assets and simple animations further detracts from the experience.
- “Kind of tedious overall.”
- “Keeping track of the objectives can become tedious, especially during Act Two.”
- “Mediocre; puzzles are mostly trial and error, or simple but tedious. Game assets are all stock, and animations are simple.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with users reporting no glitches or technical issues aside from some bugs encountered during a specific fog section, which required them to revert to previous saves. The presence of manual saves helps mitigate these issues.
- “There are manual saves, and I experienced no glitches or tech issues.”
- “In the fog part, the game got buggy and I had to replay from the previous save.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by well-drawn visuals and strong voice acting that enhance the storytelling. Reviewers consistently highlight the immersive quality of the environment, contributing to a compelling narrative experience.
- “Great atmosphere and a story well told.”
- “Well drawn, good voice acting, atmospheric.”