Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 346 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 246 out of 346
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 346
  3. Negative: 42 out of 346

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  1. socokid
    Jul 8, 2019
    10
    Absolute gem of a game. It's a shame there aren't more people experiencing it. From the voice acting to the story to the gameplay. Fantastic. It's your normal turn based/XCOM type combat, but with some welcome twists. Utterly accessible with many variables and difficulty levels.

    Can't say enough about this game...
  2. CaptainChaos
    May 14, 2019
    10
    For an "indy" game I could believe how incredibly gorgeous the graphics were.

    Totally intuitive controls - except, I wish I could swap gear and party members more easily. To get limited gear you have to "unload" one character, swap them out and then load the other. That said, very good system. Good plot. Amazing voice acting. Slightly short, but great start. If they keep it    For an "indy" game I could believe how incredibly gorgeous the graphics were.

    Totally intuitive controls - except, I wish I could swap gear and party members more easily. To get limited gear you have to "unload" one character, swap them out and then load the other. That said, very good system.

    Good plot.

    Amazing voice acting.

    Slightly short, but great start. If they keep it up, I can't wait for a sequel.

    Corny but HILARIOUS.

    Suggestion: Zoom please :)    … Expand
  3. Sworddancer
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    I love this game! The graphic style really speaks to me and sets the mood.
    I haven´t been this excited about a strategic game with story since Front Mission 3 and Final Fantasy Tactics. This game is worth every penny and something for all RPG- and strategy lovers! =)
  4. vicccp
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    Very nice strategy and tactics game. I hope well be Mutant year zero 2.
    10/10
  5. stratioti
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Best tactical turnbased shooter so far.
    Would really be a bonus if they had coop play like Divinity Sin but as a single player game this gets 10/10
  6. dexter23
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    Super game, love the ending. Cool characters, fresh ideas. I love this game. Great story, music, art, everything is perfect.
  7. offyghost
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    It's hardcore one with linear gameplay. It was a miracle, that I Finished it for 15 hrs (2nd lvl of difficulty).
    Nostalgic wind of Fallout/Wasteland, Gorky 17 and of course, X-Com series.

    NOT FOR CASUAL GAMERS LIKE YOU!!!
  8. 4_giant_games
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    f... yeahh ! Now we need huge open world online !!
    MUTANT YEAR ZERO: ROAD TO EDEN 10/10
  9. Evilfreud
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Great game! love the DUX, Game of the Year potential. Didnt think i would like turn based combat but they have managed to make it in a way that is just pure awesomeness.
  10. Beerlover999
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the humor and everything in this game. Only negative is that its a little too short.… Expand
  11. Mavo
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Summary: Glad I played this game! Its a great introduction to turn based strategy , a genre I easily dissregarded, telling myself I couldnt get involved with characters, back story and especially combat in such a game. But Im glad I tried MYZ and I stand corrected. The art style, dialog and exploration (although minor) kept me engaged and I feel there is something special about this gameSummary: Glad I played this game! Its a great introduction to turn based strategy , a genre I easily dissregarded, telling myself I couldnt get involved with characters, back story and especially combat in such a game. But Im glad I tried MYZ and I stand corrected. The art style, dialog and exploration (although minor) kept me engaged and I feel there is something special about this game in terms of athmosphere. You can see the effort and care put into it by developers and its a breath of fresh air among all the AAA titles that seemingly become more similar to eachother rather than taking some risk. The game also turns out to be quite challenging and I believe it will find its place among the less casual crowd.

    As for bugs I encountered a few, but nothing too dramatic and I believe some of the isssues are being addressed right now. If you are a turn based strategy sceptic like I was give this game a go, I dont think you will be dissapointed.    … Expand
  12. Warlomen
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Instant in love whit the game. Cool story and cool characters and epic game play.
  13. vontcheng
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    this is the new fallout and has the potential to be the future Fallout 2, any negative review is from people who don't know how to play this game. also, it is not an AAA title and that's good so.
  14. Amigoandrey
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    This game is wonderful! I like it from beginning to end. I hope there will be DLC with continue of story or next mutant 2)
  15. TheSlinger
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    In simple words ,An amazing game that have merged the turn based system with real time system successfully. if you are a fan of XCOM 2 or Shadow tactics then i shall recommend this game for you .just play it like a pro.
  16. girion
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    The environments in this game are simply stunning. The attention to detail is just mind blowing. From the Swedish dance music in the bar to the road signs in the grass, every part is just beautiful. Yes, it is short, but so were most of the campaigns in the pen-and-paper RPG. extra points for capturing the feel of the original pen-and-paper RPG.
  17. akorsun
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    I love this game. Great mix of XCOM, Fallout. Story, music, art - everything is perfect.
  18. SonOfSakuraTree
    Jun 10, 2019
    10
    this game is really epic lovely masterpiece and even needs more attention..
  19. slim01_1985
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    One of the best atmospheric turn based games I've ever seen. Would like to see more, and hope the next one is more epic. Maybe open world like fallout. Nice to play a game like this with a descent story.
  20. VigilanteOito
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Jogo incrivel.
    Peguei de graça na epic games.
    Adoro game de RPG tatico e esse é um dos melhores.
    Personagens incriveis e historia interessante.
  21. jgaltx
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Other than the Divinity Original Sin games, this may be my favorite CRPG of all time. Great graphics, voice overs, and XCOM style tactical combat makes this game really fun to play. My game CRPG game of the year for year for 2018. If you're a fan of CRPGs, buy this game!
  22. AxeWould
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    Вообще никогда не понимал пошаговые тактическые игра, и начиная в нее играть была к ней какае-то предвзятость с моей сторонны, но она просто перевернула мой взгляд на TRPG, сколько сил и матов я потратил на эту игру, но после прохождения боев получаешь такой кайф, от того что план твой выполнялся.Вообще никогда не понимал пошаговые тактическые игра, и начиная в нее играть была к ней какае-то предвзятость с моей сторонны, но она просто перевернула мой взгляд на TRPG, сколько сил и матов я потратил на эту игру, но после прохождения боев получаешь такой кайф, от того что план твой выполнялся.
  23. 20NoName02
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Najlepsza postapokaliptyczna gra w jaką grałem. Ciekawa historia, piękna grafika. Klimat wszędzie!
  24. DoomQuakeDuke
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Questo gioco è spettacolare. Ha una storia e una grafica eccezionali. La giocabilità è altrettanto ben organizzata, essendo un gioco strategico a turni. Bellissimo. È ottimo per chi vuole iniziare con il genere a turni. ITALIAN USER

    This game is spectacular. It has a captivating story and graphics. The gameplay is equally well-structured, as it is a turn-based strategy game. Beautiful.    Questo gioco è spettacolare. Ha una storia e una grafica eccezionali. La giocabilità è altrettanto ben organizzata, essendo un gioco strategico a turni. Bellissimo. È ottimo per chi vuole iniziare con il genere a turni. ITALIAN USER

    This game is spectacular. It has a captivating story and graphics. The gameplay is equally well-structured, as it is a turn-based strategy game. Beautiful. It's great for beginners to the turn-based genre.    … Expand
  25. iamthewizard2
    Jun 9, 2019
    9
    exceptional game! one of the biggest surprises this year. went in not expecting much but came out a huge fan. if you like xcom you'll love this.
  26. lolmads
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    Great turn based game with awesome humor. Only negative is that its a little short, but I'm sure the devs will work on that.

    Do you like Xcom? Then you will enjoy this.
  27. Sinatra
    Aug 19, 2019
    9
    I didn´t expect the game to be this good! Thank you Devs!

    Just 10 minutes into the game and I was totally emerged in the world. The maps sparkle with love for detail, the dark mood of the postapocalyptic world draw one in, the characters have depth and have interesting (different) skilltrees and the tactical gameplay is awesome and very good balanced. Even the cut scenes, which merely    I didn´t expect the game to be this good! Thank you Devs!

    Just 10 minutes into the game and I was totally emerged in the world. The maps sparkle with love for detail, the dark mood of the postapocalyptic world draw one in, the characters have depth and have interesting (different) skilltrees and the tactical gameplay is awesome and very good balanced.
    Even the cut scenes, which merely consist of pictures and a narrator are good (yeah, I know, difficult to believe).
    The only thing I can criticize is the sparse trading system. A shop (with totally overpriced items), with a meagre selection of goods and no selling option.... half my inventory are smoke grenades.....    … Expand
  28. swampah
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    At first after playing first maybe 5 hours I wanted to give this game a 7, because you are forced to use stealth so the game becomes repetitive. Also you may silently kill one enemy quite close to another enemy. Corpses or remains of medibots blown sky-high don't alert patrolling enemies walking over the remains. That part was not very good for me, but it was Ok.

    But after some more    At first after playing first maybe 5 hours I wanted to give this game a 7, because you are forced to use stealth so the game becomes repetitive. Also you may silently kill one enemy quite close to another enemy. Corpses or remains of medibots blown sky-high don't alert patrolling enemies walking over the remains. That part was not very good for me, but it was Ok.

    But after some more hours more possibilities appeared in the form of other playable characters, so I could snipe away enemies with 100% critical chance or mind control enemies. That gave me heaps of fun.

    The graphics, music and story are good, too. So, I've finished the game, and I recommend it. It's a solid 9/10.    … Expand
  29. Excelsion
    May 1, 2019
    9
    An amazing game that came out of nowhere. If this game has a sequel it can become a franchise that can rival XCOM.
  30. Kristoff_PL
    Sep 17, 2019
    9
    Support the Game !! It's good Game.
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Awards & Rankings

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#79 Best PC Game of 2018
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#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    85
    Mutant Year Zero is a turn based strategy role playing adventure set in a world after the nuclear war. It captures the player with its main characters, world building, good sense of humor and an unforgiving combat. It has its flaws in the form of replayability, and lack of skill depth, but the overall impressions are very positive. Recommended even for the people that are not too much into this genre, and for those who are, it’s a no brainer.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Feb 8, 2019
    62
    You have to spend hours crawling around, looking for lone enemies that you can gang up on and take out without raising the alarm – because there’s no way you’ll be able to fight everyone at the same time. To put it bluntly – it’s not fun, and Mutant doesn’t have anything else to offer. [Issue#235, p.46]
  3. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2019
    70
    Due to quick levelling up and relatively small map Mutant Year Zero feels smaller than it actually is, but still don’t expect more than 12-15 hours of moderately engaging gameplay that unfortunately slows down towards the end. [01/2019, p.80]
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