This Be Mutiny

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This Be Mutiny is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Goodberry Games and was released on September 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

You and your crew of swashbuckling pirates are on an epic treasure hunt! Until it inevitably devolves into mutiny. But if you can survive the backstabbings and betrayals, the treasure will be all yours!!!

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Gorgeous art style and charming music enhance the overall experience, making the game visually appealing and enjoyable.
The game features clever narrative mechanics with a focus on mutiny, providing unique character interactions and replayability through different crews and endings.
The battles, while small in scale, offer surprising depth and require strategic thinking, making the gameplay rewarding once the mechanics are understood.

The game is brutally difficult, with a lack of save states leading to frustrating replaying of battles, especially during the final confrontation.
Character classes and abilities feel arbitrary and unbalanced, with some characters having restrictive mechanics that hinder gameplay.
The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and unresponsive settings, which detract from the overall experience.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and quality, contributing to the overall enjoyable experience alongside the art style and character interactions. However, some players noted that repetitive battle music can become grating over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, enhancing the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “Charming art style & music, along with the banter between characters, does a good job of giving them all unique personalities.”
- “Charming and fun game with gorgeous art and wonderful music.”
- “The art is solid, the soundtrack slaps, and it's overall a good time!”
- “Combined with the fact that the same battle music plays on repeat on the island, I felt like I was going insane.”
- “The music quickly becomes repetitive and dull, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “While the art style is charming, the music fails to enhance the experience and often detracts from it.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a stunning art style and a clever narrative centered around betrayal, but it is criticized for its excessive difficulty, which detracts from enjoyment. Each character has unique mechanics that can feel arbitrary and frustrating, with only one character offering a straightforward ability. While the turn-based mechanics may be challenging for newcomers, they become intuitive once understood, and the game excels in its branching-path narrative design.
- “A really impressive exploration of branching-path narrative mechanics.”
- “Gorgeous art style and clever narrative to justify the main mechanic of betrayal, but brutally hard to the point where it sucks all the fun and joy from the game.”
- “I'm not very familiar with this type of turn-based game, so it did take me an embarrassingly long amount of time to figure out some of the very basic mechanics, but once I did, the rest was very intuitive.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its low-key humor, particularly through its frequent betrayals and the comedic dynamics between characters. Players find the moments of betrayal amusing, which enhances the impact of rare alliances, even if they ultimately lead to more treachery. Overall, the humor is complemented by engaging music and entertaining character interactions.
- “The whole game is low-key quite funny!”
- “The constant betrayals were very funny, and the battles, though small in scale, can have a surprising amount of depth.”
- “All the moments where everyone betrays each other are very funny to me, but it also makes the rare moments where people team back up again stand out (even if it ends back in betrayal, haha).”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability despite its short campaign duration, as players can choose from various crews and solo pirates, each providing unique gameplay experiences and keeping combat engaging.
- “A single campaign consists of a few short battles, taking about 30 minutes to complete, but you can play as different crews or solo pirates, which adds great replayability.”
- “While a single run is a bit short, it offers a lot of replayability as you can complete the game with different characters, each with their own unique quirks that keep the combat fresh.”
- “While a single run is a bit short, it packs a lot of replayability in that you can complete the game with different characters, each with their own quirks that keep the combat fresh.”
- “After finishing the game once, I found little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers a variety of paths, but they all lead to the same conclusion, making multiple playthroughs feel repetitive and uninspired.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users noted that the game's optimization improved significantly after the initial week following its release, addressing early performance issues effectively.
- “The performance was significantly improved after the first week.”
- “The optimization updates have made a noticeable difference in gameplay.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimizing the game for a smoother experience.”
- “The optimization is still a mess, even after the initial fixes.”
- “I expected better performance, but the game still struggles with frame drops.”
- “Despite some improvements, the optimization issues are far from resolved.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its strong personality designs, with users appreciating the depth of the characters despite limited dialogue and story content.
- “I really like the character designs and the strength of their personalities, despite how little dialogue or story is present.”
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The character development feels shallow and underwhelming, leaving me wanting more depth and growth.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character progression throughout the game.”
- “While the character designs are appealing, the overall development is lacking, making it hard to connect with them.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is noted for its strong character designs and distinct personalities, although it lacks depth due to minimal dialogue and narrative development.
- “The narrative is captivating, weaving together complex themes and character arcs that keep you engaged throughout.”
- “The story unfolds in a way that feels both fresh and familiar, drawing you into a richly developed world.”
- “I really like the character designs and the strength of their personalities, despite how little dialogue or story is present.”
- “The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are too many plot holes that leave the story feeling incomplete and unsatisfying.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a gorgeous art style and charming music that enhance character personalities and support its clever narrative. However, the brutal difficulty can detract from the overall enjoyment, overshadowing the visual appeal.
- “Charming art style and music, along with the banter between characters, do a great job of giving them all unique personalities.”
- “Gorgeous art style and clever narrative to justify the main mechanic of betrayal.”