Mutropolis

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 72 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • graphics
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Mutropolis is, simply put, a fantastic homage to the point-and-click classics of the ‘90s.
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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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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
story28 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Charming art style and engaging characters with a humorous narrative.
  • Creative and clever puzzles that provide a good challenge without being overly frustrating.
  • Well-produced voice acting and a polished overall experience that captures the essence of classic point-and-click adventures.
  • The story becomes nonsensical and loses its initial intrigue, especially towards the end.
  • Some puzzles are illogical or overly complicated, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
  • Lack of a hint system and poor save mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it tedious at times.
  • story45 mentions

    The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging characters, humor, and intriguing premise, while others criticize it for becoming nonsensical and lacking depth as it progresses. Many players appreciate the charming art and voice acting, but feel that the plot and dialogue can be superficial or childish at times. Overall, the story starts strong but tends to falter towards the end, leaving some players disappointed.

    • “Great story, art, voice acting.”
    • “Very charming and funny story and dialog add to the challenging puzzles!”
    • “A gripping storyline with interesting characters.”
    • “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.”
    • “And the puzzles in act 3 overall get more nonsensical and random, as the whole story just gets dumber until the ridiculous conclusion.”
    • “The plot isn't interesting, the dialogues are boring, and the game's attempts to be funny felt like watching a program for children.”
  • humor35 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its clever writing, charming characters, and natural comedic timing that feels effortless rather than forced. While some found the humor hit-or-miss, with certain dialogues and character portrayals falling flat, others highlighted the game's ability to deliver genuinely funny moments and witty commentary. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the immersive experience, making it a recommended choice for fans of lighthearted, engaging narratives.

    • “I especially enjoyed the clever, very funny writing and the characters.”
    • “The game was entertaining, funny, original, and immersive.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics26 mentions

    The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, reminiscent of popular animated series like Adventure Time. Players appreciate the hand-drawn visuals, lovable characters, and overall production quality, which contribute to an engaging point-and-click adventure experience. While some found the story to be somewhat superficial, the unique artistic presentation and solid voice acting enhance the game's appeal.

    • “Lovely graphics, easy to use point and click interface, and an interesting story.”
    • “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.”
    • “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”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the puzzles frustrating and the overall experience short for its price, while others appreciate the engaging mechanics and strong voice acting that help elevate the otherwise weak story. Overall, it seems to lack innovation but still manages to feel fresh.

    • “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.”
    • “Gameplay rating: 6/10”
    • “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.”
    • “In this case, I would say the story and gameplay were boring.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as unobtrusive and chill, effectively enhancing the gaming experience without being overwhelming. While some users found the soundtrack pleasant and immersive, others noted that it was fine but lacked standout moments. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere without drawing too much attention to itself.

    • “Music is 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 there was nothing to complain about. The same goes for all the sound effects.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game is noted for its strong optimization, delivering a polished experience with high-quality graphics and performance, earning a score of 7.5/10. Users report a flawless experience with minimal bugs, complemented by impressive art, animation, and vocal performances.

    • “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”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly noting that tracking objectives becomes cumbersome in act two. The puzzles are often seen as either trial and error or overly simplistic, contributing to a lackluster experience. Overall, the use of stock assets and basic animations further detracts from the enjoyment of the grinding elements.

    • “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.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players encountered bugs during specific sections that required reloading previous saves, others reported a smooth experience with no glitches or technical issues thanks to the presence of manual saves.

    • “There are manual saves, and I experienced no glitches or technical issues.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or interruptions.”
    • “I appreciate the consistent performance; it feels very stable throughout my playtime.”
    • “In the fog section, the game became buggy, and I had to replay from the previous save.”
    • “There are manual saves, but I experienced no glitches or technical issues.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive visuals and strong voice acting, contributing to an immersive experience that enhances the storytelling. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be engaging and well-crafted.

    • “Well drawn, good voice acting, and an immersive atmosphere.”
    • “Great atmosphere and a story well told.”
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