THE MULLER-POWELL PRINCIPLE

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THE MULLER-POWELL PRINCIPLE is a single player open world action adventure game. It was developed by Three Dots Games and was released on November 29, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "The Muller-Powell Principle," become Harry Herman, an employee of Delta Laboratories studying interdimensional travel. After a project goes awry, use the Portable Energy Manipulator to solve physics-based puzzles, manipulate objects, and uncover the dark truth behind the experiment and your connection to it, all while exploring surreal universes.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 420 reviews

gameplay70 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The graphics and environments are visually impressive and immersive.
The game features a variety of interesting puzzles that require critical thinking.
The story and world-building elements are engaging and keep players invested.

The chase mechanics with the invulnerable enemy are frustrating and disrupt the puzzle-solving experience.
The voice acting is often cringe-worthy and detracts from the overall immersion.
There are numerous bugs and gameplay issues, including soft-locks and unclear mechanics.

gameplay
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its unique mechanics and engaging puzzles reminiscent of titles like Portal, while others criticize the unintuitive controls and frustrating elements, such as the immortal enemy chasing mechanic that detracts from the puzzle-solving experience. Despite some enjoyable moments and solid graphics, many players found the gameplay marred by poor design choices and bugs, leading to a frustrating overall experience. Overall, while there are interesting concepts and potential, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it a polarizing title among players.
- “Wonderful game, good graphics, addictive gameplay.”
- “The immersive graphics, captivating storyline, and challenging gameplay truly made this game stand out.”
- “I appreciated the variety of puzzles, from logic-based challenges to more action-oriented sequences, which kept the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “The immortal enemy is one of my most hated gameplay mechanics; when combined with a puzzle game, needing to solve puzzles while running away from an immortal enemy is enough to make me drop the game.”
- “There’s an active discussion in the community hub about how the shadow guy mechanics get even worse when factoring in things like solving a puzzle only to die to an immortal enemy, then the game restarting you before you solved the puzzle so you have to do it all over again.”
- “Bottom line: this game has extremely poor gameplay mechanics and almost makes this game unplayable.”
story
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
39%
8%
The story of the game is generally well-received, praised for its engaging narrative, immersive world-building, and intriguing sci-fi elements reminiscent of titles like Half-Life and Portal. While many players appreciate the depth and environmental storytelling through notes and emails, some find the plot confusing or lacking in polish, particularly in its opening sequence and voice acting. Overall, it offers a captivating experience for casual players, though it may not satisfy hardcore critics seeking a more refined narrative.
- “The immersive graphics, captivating storyline, and challenging gameplay truly made this game stand out.”
- “Overall, 'The Muller-Powell Principle' is a phenomenal game that combines stunning graphics, an enthralling storyline, and challenging gameplay.”
- “Fascinating gameplay, interesting story, and pleasant visual style will allow us to immerse deeply into the world of the game, and the possibility of getting one of several endings makes each passage unforgettable.”
- “The plot and voice acting are middling.”
- “The plot is supplemented with text logs that usually are either 'blah blah blah science experiment went bad' or 'science experiment logistics yadda yadda yadda.' It could potentially get better later on, but I don't feel like trudging onward in the hope that it does.”
- “Unfortunately, the developers decided to add 'boss fights.' Being insta-killed (any hit from any boss will one-shot you) by having a boss teleport inside me so that I have to watch a forced cut scene over and over was not worth the ending to the story.”
graphics
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
30%
3%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising their beauty and the overall art direction. While some noted that the visuals may not be groundbreaking and exhibit a somewhat generic style, they are considered impressive for an indie title, especially given the game's price point. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the immersive experience, enhancing the gameplay and storytelling.
- “Visually fantastic (in terms of both graphics and art direction), a fun story, lore that could easily be expanded into a universe of its own, and environmental puzzles that require you to actually think.”
- “From the stunning visuals to the meticulously crafted environments, it felt like I was truly stepping into a different world.”
- “The immersive graphics, captivating storyline, and challenging gameplay truly made this game stand out.”
- “There is some unbearable blurring when turning the camera, but I noticed it went away after I set some graphics settings to low.”
- “Graphics are not its strong suit, and the AI has a certain early/mid 2000s feel to it, which I guess is to be expected from an indie game using these kinds of graphics.”
- “Whether it is the blur effect used or something else, with no graphics sliders anywhere to speak of, I couldn't tell you.”
atmosphere
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating sci-fi setting, detailed graphics, and immersive sound design, which together create a breathtaking experience. Players appreciate the intriguing storyline and the variety of puzzles that enhance the overall ambiance, making it a memorable and engaging adventure. Despite some critiques regarding the polish of the writing, the atmospheric elements and creative gameplay keep players coming back for more.
- “This indie project combines an interesting plot, diverse and fascinating puzzles, as well as excellent musical accompaniment that immerses us in the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The locations are beautifully drawn with a lot of detail that even RTX can’t handle; the characters are atmospheric and detailed, and the special effects enhance the immersion.”
- “Overall, worth the price for a solid puzzle game that will get you thinking, but undercut in story/atmosphere terms by lack of polish in the writing and voice acting.”
- “It's nice to spend time puzzling over the tasks; in general, quite busy, perhaps it's because the game reminds me of the atmosphere of Half-Life.”
- “The game is captivating with its plot, and the atmosphere is simply indescribable.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
18%
10%
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players appreciating its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the graphics. While some describe the soundtrack as "gorgeous" and "excellent," others find it to be more common or unremarkable. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the immersive experience, with ratings ranging from 5/5 to 8/10.
- “This indie project combines an interesting plot, diverse and fascinating puzzles, as well as excellent musical accompaniment that immerses us in the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The game has gorgeous ambient music, an abundance of cool locations, amazing soundtrack and many interesting and different riddles.”
- “Graphics and music complement each other perfectly.”
- “Soundtrack: hmm, nothing special here.”
- “Just common music.”
- “Sometimes, the phantom's initial location is behind you, so you won't even see the phantom ... the music goes all scary, your vision becomes cloudy, and two seconds later, you're dead.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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31%
19%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for allowing smooth performance even on weaker computers, with minimal bugs reported. However, players have noted issues with stuttering and flashing during level transitions, which detracts from the experience. Despite these concerns, the graphics and audio quality remain impressive, contributing to a visually appealing and engaging gameplay experience.
- “The game as a whole is well optimized and it is possible to play even on a weak computer; there are almost no bugs.”
- “Despite the fact that the game is well optimized, the graphics do not suffer in any way; it is made incredibly beautiful, as is the audio environment.”
- “Excellent graphics, excellent optimization; I recommend it.”
- “Performance - when levels load, unload, or the game loads, there's a lot of stuttering, flashing, and jarring-ness.”
- “Performance - when levels load, unload, or the game loads, there's a lot of stuttering, flashing, and jarring-ness.”
- “Performance - when levels load, unload, or the game loads, there's a lot of stuttering, flashing, and jarring-ness.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Players report being stuck in doors, experiencing erratic sound effects during cutscenes, and encountering rushed boss designs, indicating that the game was released before it was fully polished. Overall, it feels unfinished and in need of further development time.
- “This game feels like an unfinished, buggy mess.”
- “The rushed bosses and frequent glitches show a game that needed more time in development.”
- “There are a few glitches here and there, such as getting stuck in a door that killed me when I was clearly not under it, or having the jumping sound effects play when you hit jump during cut scenes.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it cute and funny, particularly in the puzzles and easter eggs. However, others criticize the voice acting, noting that certain lines come off as tone-deaf and fail to deliver the intended comedic effect, leading to a mixed reception overall.
- “Fun puzzles and easter eggs, cute and funny.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly due to the inability to skip the lengthy splash screen, which effectively pauses gameplay and disrupts the flow. This design choice has led to a negative perception of the grinding experience, as it feels tedious and unengaging.
- “The initial tedious splash screen is not skippable. I thought I could watch a video on YouTube while it loaded, but the developers decided to just put the game on pause instead.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's non-linear narrative and impactful choices result in multiple endings, significantly enhancing its replayability. Players are motivated to revisit the game to explore different outcomes based on their decisions.
- “The non-linear narrative ensures that your choices matter, leading to multiple endings and encouraging replayability.”

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THE MULLER-POWELL PRINCIPLE is a open world action adventure game.

THE MULLER-POWELL PRINCIPLE is available on PC and Windows.

THE MULLER-POWELL PRINCIPLE was released on November 29, 2023.

THE MULLER-POWELL PRINCIPLE was developed by Three Dots Games.

THE MULLER-POWELL PRINCIPLE has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

THE MULLER-POWELL PRINCIPLE is a single player game.

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