Biomutant

 PlayStation 4
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 556 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 298 out of 556
  2. Mixed: 109 out of 556
  3. Negative: 149 out of 556
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  1. Mitchyyy_b
    May 26, 2021
    10
    No where near as bad as what people are saying, not sure what people were expecting. I'd give it a 7/10 myself, but putting 10 to counter the ridiculous 0s from people expecting every release to be a billion dolla AAA game (and even a lot of those suck anyway, cough cough AC Valhalla)
  2. Slothman86
    May 27, 2021
    8
    I’ve honestly struggled between a 7 and an 8 over the last couple days but I’m landing on an 8. The developers have created a unique and gorgeous world to explore with different biomes and creatures, mounts and mechs, blimps and whales. The story leaves a lot to be desired which is where I deduct my two points as this is a single player rpg. But as far as mechanics I’m impressed with allI’ve honestly struggled between a 7 and an 8 over the last couple days but I’m landing on an 8. The developers have created a unique and gorgeous world to explore with different biomes and creatures, mounts and mechs, blimps and whales. The story leaves a lot to be desired which is where I deduct my two points as this is a single player rpg. But as far as mechanics I’m impressed with all they’ve been able to back in there, even if some is only for flash value. As a nice Zen open world experience I’m hooked. Will definitely be putting tens of more hours into this game before setting it down. Also I paid $59.99 Canadian for this on the PS store so I have no idea why everyone is talking about this game being AAA price. For %75 of the price of a AAA title I’m hooked.… Expand
  3. Molec_man
    Jun 4, 2021
    9
    I read the reviews. And thought It's another Outriders and Avengers situation (Sorry if you like those games or are patient enough to stick through their issues).

    However, what a fun game. GET PAST THE TUTORIAL (it's horrible). Yes, they need to buff up Psi powers and work on the feel of melee. But, all of the cool gadgets and open world make it fun. The story is not for me. The    I read the reviews. And thought It's another Outriders and Avengers situation (Sorry if you like those games or are patient enough to stick through their issues).

    However, what a fun game. GET PAST THE TUTORIAL (it's horrible). Yes, they need to buff up Psi powers and work on the feel of melee. But, all of the cool gadgets and open world make it fun. The story is not for me. The graphics are meh sometimes. But the cool gadgets and customizability make it fun and replayable imo.

    My wishes for the future, open up the skills a bit more. Even though I feel its an 8, I could see it reaching a 9 after patches. Here's to scoring on the positive side.    … Expand
  4. GlaucioM
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    This game is very cool, the craft system is simple, you can take end game early if you want, the gamebility is easy. the game have some bugs, but it was not problem for me.
  5. Sjv1991
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    After the patches that came out the game is amazing. I love the game. When it first came out it had a lot of bugs but now it’s great.
  6. iriant93
    May 27, 2021
    10
    This game is really fun. Don’t listen the reviews, the combat system is fun, the crafting is nearly to the infinite, the world in Game is beatifoul. I really don’t understand Who talk about the graphic of ps3, it’s insane. Maybe the first hours of the game the rythm is a little slow, but because you have to learn the bases to continue the adventure. In my opinion 8.5 is the right vote. ForThis game is really fun. Don’t listen the reviews, the combat system is fun, the crafting is nearly to the infinite, the world in Game is beatifoul. I really don’t understand Who talk about the graphic of ps3, it’s insane. Maybe the first hours of the game the rythm is a little slow, but because you have to learn the bases to continue the adventure. In my opinion 8.5 is the right vote. For people that give 0 or 3 : guys you are really ridicoulus.… Expand
  7. Kotauski
    May 27, 2021
    8
    El juego es entretenido y divertido, lo que me queda claro es que poca gente le ha dedicado el tiempo suficiente para una buena reseña, no es el juego del año pero tampoco es la mierda que están soltando muchos, haceos mirar el hate...
  8. 313
    May 28, 2021
    9
    its amazing that created jus by 20 people and i love this try :) we don't compare this by wincher or Skyrim
  9. Alexkitkat
    May 27, 2021
    10
    A wonderful kind game, excellent immersion in a fairy tale. A beautiful world, not tricky mechanics. It is very pleasant to play it.
  10. Schtoepper
    May 28, 2021
    10
    So far I enjoy the game. It is a AA game don't forget. It is a very casual casual gameplay style so ideal for some relaxing gameplay after a hard work day. It is not perfect though that is for sure. But it does a lot of things right and the atmosphere stands for itself. The narrator though can be annoying at some point in time. Than turn it off. I will keep this game. For people saying itSo far I enjoy the game. It is a AA game don't forget. It is a very casual casual gameplay style so ideal for some relaxing gameplay after a hard work day. It is not perfect though that is for sure. But it does a lot of things right and the atmosphere stands for itself. The narrator though can be annoying at some point in time. Than turn it off. I will keep this game. For people saying it has a repetitive gameplay I must commit it is not worse than any AC though.… Expand
  11. Padrecitomanu
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Un bueno juego para ser un indie, y desarrollarlo con veinte personas. Y con un presupuesto tan bajo.
  12. Honeypuppy
    May 27, 2021
    10
    I keep finding new things by exploring. I usually get burnt out on games fast but this one keeps giving me new tools, gears, and mounts. Idk why they bombed it, the game is addicting.
  13. matigor
    May 29, 2021
    10
    Las primera hora de juego pueden resultar un poco engañosas porque tiene un desarrollo anormal y lento (por los diálogos). Pero superando el tutorial el juego mejora notablemente y realmente se disfruta la exploración. Puedo afirmar que el mapa tiene muy buena vista y no lo siento como un mundo vacío, es más se siente que se ha hecho con bastante cariño
  14. Goldfrappian
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Having a blast so far. I don’t mind the narrator, the gameplay is actually quite fun, the world is beautiful and enemy design isn’t bad either. Lots to do in way of quests and crafting. It has a charm. I love the exploration. Overall it isn’t bad at all. Perhaps expectations were too high from that one announcement years ago?
  15. WorstGeneration
    May 27, 2021
    10
    At the time I reached lvl 23 with my deadeye class, but I haven't progressed much in the main story. I only fought 1 enemy clan and since then doing lots of side quests and clearing the areas I discovered. Which also means I haven't fought a world eater yet even though I fulfill the requirements to fight 2 of them. My progress reflects that I really enjoy the exploration in this game. EvenAt the time I reached lvl 23 with my deadeye class, but I haven't progressed much in the main story. I only fought 1 enemy clan and since then doing lots of side quests and clearing the areas I discovered. Which also means I haven't fought a world eater yet even though I fulfill the requirements to fight 2 of them. My progress reflects that I really enjoy the exploration in this game. Even at lvl 20+ I discover new things and riddles that I haven't seen before. I also like the crafting, it feels rewarding to upgrade your weapon to become better and better. I basically sticked to the first weapons I got since you can transform weapons in any type you want. Combat is also fun, you benefit a lot from combos and you can vary different abilities psi + bio with your preferred playstyle ( crowd control, dots, DMG). I also like the different zones, and that there's stuff to do by mech or jetsky. The mix is good. But the game also has some flaws I would like to see patched like minor bugs or stuff like an option to dismantle useless items when you loot them, right now loot goes straight to your inventory and once you start crafting you will first spend 5 mins dismantling everything you don't need. And in most cases dismantling is better than selling since you need lots of mats for crafting and even more to upgrade. Just keep 3-4 expensive items for sale is enough. I recommend playing on hard. It's not that hard really... And playing on easy or medium takes fun out of the game cause you just buttonsmash everything and won't need any combo or super wung Fu.ps: Would normally give 8/10 but I'd like to balance out the haters giving 0-3 which has nothing to do with constructive criticism.… Expand
  16. RhydenorQ
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Not sure why this game gets so much hate. The game oozes charm and when you have a kung-fu fighting hamster who can shoot and slash his way through an open world what more could you ask for?
  17. botaGOATnmdKOBE
    May 29, 2021
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing!! Don’t beleive the bs critics reviews this might be one of my favorite games of all time and I’ve played probably every action rpg that there is! Great job Experiment 101 I am thoroughly impressed!!
  18. Streven
    May 29, 2021
    8
    Fun, quirky, and colorful world mixed with creative, sandbox style combat allows your imagination to run wild in a Wung-Fu fantasy adventure. Definitely has 80s era Saturday morning cartoon vibe. Recommend for people who have a soul and enjoy having fun
  19. NeonNinja1225
    May 27, 2021
    10
    This game is so beautiful for a 1080 version on the ps4 running on a ps5 don't let these big review site discouraged you from trying out this awesome game
  20. UnfamiliarID
    May 26, 2021
    10
    I absolutely love this game. If you are a fable fan, (one of my favourite franchises) I would give this a go. It’s a fun, vibrant rpg. If you utilise the powers, melee, and guns the combat is a LOT of fun! It’s a refreshing change of pace.
  21. MoreBiscuits
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Ignore the critics and play Biomutant, essential for any fan of whimsical fantasy and open world gaming.
    I’ve been anticipating this game for years following its initial tease, yet was slightly taken back after reading the critics reviews. Not letting it dampen the anticipation I had, I gave Biomutant a go and I’m loving every second. I’m 25 hours in and I can’t put it down. Yes there’s a    Ignore the critics and play Biomutant, essential for any fan of whimsical fantasy and open world gaming.
    I’ve been anticipating this game for years following its initial tease, yet was slightly taken back after reading the critics reviews. Not letting it dampen the anticipation I had, I gave Biomutant a go and I’m loving every second. I’m 25 hours in and I can’t put it down. Yes there’s a few visual bugs and it might not be the next GoW or HZD but for a team of 19 people the game is incredible. Full of charm, a fun combat system, in-depth crafting and more things to do and collect than I was expecting. For me this is my game of the year. It’s the David and Goliath of this years releases. For such a small team they’ve delivered a knockout blow and I can’t fault them at all. I can’t wait to continue to look under every rock and in every trash can for that next piece of sweet loot.    … Expand
  22. Aggressive
    May 27, 2021
    8
    This is not a bad game considering that 20 people did it. The only frustrating thing is its full price, yet it's not AAA, and the quality is not the same.
  23. Crowqueen
    May 27, 2021
    8
    Having a blast playing.So many side quest and things to explore.Playing as a Psi-Freak with max intelligence is amazing lol
  24. Inigo
    May 27, 2021
    8
    Love this game so far with about 10 hours played. It’s not perfect. It occasionally feels a bit janky. But the world is beautifully designed and the game play is very fun. The narrator is charming at first but wears very thin after a few hours due to the sheer amount of dialogue, especially during the tutorial which feels like an eternity. The amount of customization in this game is nextLove this game so far with about 10 hours played. It’s not perfect. It occasionally feels a bit janky. But the world is beautifully designed and the game play is very fun. The narrator is charming at first but wears very thin after a few hours due to the sheer amount of dialogue, especially during the tutorial which feels like an eternity. The amount of customization in this game is next level. I usually get fed up with crafting and would rather just play the game with something pre made, but the crafting system in biomutant is pretty intuitive. There’s no confusion and the menus are easy to navigate for it. All in all Biomutant is a flawed but incredibly fun game and in my opinion worth every penny.… Expand
  25. RainbowHeart
    May 27, 2021
    10
    If you're looking for a game that is gorgeous, loot filled and a fun crafting system this is the game for you. I nearly didn't buy it because of the bad reviews, and how the world is empty. But I kinda enjoy that I don't have to fight something every 5 seconds. It's nice to just explore and not think or Jesus here is more enemies. Yeah the dialogue is very basic and annoying but isn't thatIf you're looking for a game that is gorgeous, loot filled and a fun crafting system this is the game for you. I nearly didn't buy it because of the bad reviews, and how the world is empty. But I kinda enjoy that I don't have to fight something every 5 seconds. It's nice to just explore and not think or Jesus here is more enemies. Yeah the dialogue is very basic and annoying but isn't that what the skip button is for?… Expand
  26. battaman97
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Unfortunately I have to put 10 because of the senseless rewiewbombing.
    Triple A expectations will ruin your gaming experience.
    Is a game full of content, extremely replayable and with a fun but unbalanced combat system.
    if you are interested in graphics, complex plot and enemies A.I. this game is not for you.
    Real vote 7.5 / 10
  27. MrRPG
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Bio-Mutant is a game for people who actually like games; it isn't a pretentious political analysis ripe with virtue signalling, diversity quotas and mainstream media approved political opinions (Critic bait), it is simply a fun light hearted adventure set in a unique and beautifully crafted world inhabited by martial arts muppets.

    Traversal of Bio-Mutants open world is an absolute joy,    Bio-Mutant is a game for people who actually like games; it isn't a pretentious political analysis ripe with virtue signalling, diversity quotas and mainstream media approved political opinions (Critic bait), it is simply a fun light hearted adventure set in a unique and beautifully crafted world inhabited by martial arts muppets.

    Traversal of Bio-Mutants open world is an absolute joy, character movement, abilities and mounts make what is normally a monotonous open world experience one of Bio-Mutants greatest assets, a feat few open world games can claim.

    The combat is simple to pick up, it's fluid and satisfying, although familiar in many ways clearly taking inspiration from multiple popular action games, Bio-mutant still maintains a uniqueness in it's execution. A large selection of weapons and abilities offer a variety of ways in which you can approach combat. Your arsenal consists of Melee and ranged weapons as well as offensive abilities (Psi and Bio), there are multiple types of melee and ranged weapons allowing for the creation of very unique and numerous playstyles.

    The extensive crafting system is a min-maxers dream allowing you to heavily focus your stats around your chosen playstyle, it's not revolutionary, however it is very well implemented, easy to use and also affects equipment appearance.

    If you long for a time when games were made to be fun and not to be some attempt at high "art" Bio-Mutant may very well be the game for you, I'm thoroughly enjoying my time with it and I'm sure you will too.    … Expand
  28. monnwalkers
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Biomutant is a good game if you like crafting and exploring.
    It had been a while since I had enjoyed exploring an open world so much
  29. xitix86
    May 28, 2021
    10
    I should start by saying 95% of games I play are of the open world rpg variety. I've sunk hundreds if not thousands of hours over the years into games like BOTW, Borderlands, Fallout, and Outerworlds, Red Dead Redemption, ect. so I think I have a solid understanding of all the aspects that make them enjoyable and not so enjoyable. So far I have about 40 hours of play time in Biomutant andI should start by saying 95% of games I play are of the open world rpg variety. I've sunk hundreds if not thousands of hours over the years into games like BOTW, Borderlands, Fallout, and Outerworlds, Red Dead Redemption, ect. so I think I have a solid understanding of all the aspects that make them enjoyable and not so enjoyable. So far I have about 40 hours of play time in Biomutant and I gotta say my honest opinion is that although it lacks depth and scale compared to other AAA rpg's I have played I still think its a wonderfully crafted game that is both beautiful and charming. Its relaxing to play and I love its quirky characters and story telling. Not to mention the character armor and weapon crafting is super satisfying. It seems a main complaint from players and critics is that after awhile the game feels repetitive but I know if you play any rpg long enough they all get repetitive. In every rpg i've ever played at some point or another I inevitably find myself racing through what seems like a never ending chain of fetch quest in order to finally feel the sense of achievement I get from advancing the main story without skipping anything along the way. I think the real issue with Biomutant is that some of the side missions and puzzles are too similar or simply repeated throughout the entirety of the game which I will agree makes the game feel basic and/or dated. Some people are also crying about the narrator being overbearing and claiming the names the game uses to describe things is too silly or childish. I didn't have a problem with either of these issues, for starters there is an option in the game menu to lessen the frequency that you hear the narrators voice while you play and as far as the silly naming conventions, they are no different then similar made up words used in movies like Willy Wonka, Harry Potter, or the B.F.G to list a few examples, all of which are very popular very successful movies. Other than that I really don't have anything critical to point out about the game. I really enjoy the oriental overtones in the games music score, artistic style, and combat mechanics which I feel all work together to bolster the colorful and beautifully designed world environments. Bottom line I really like Biomutant and I hope that it is successful enough where the small dev team that made it can continue to build upon the great foundation they have created and get to work crafting a bigger and better sequel in the future. 10 out of 10 to offset negative reviews I think are completely unjustified. Real score 8 out of 10.… Expand
  30. Gaaroth
    May 28, 2021
    10
    As usual the review bombing doesn't convey correctly what this game offers.
    I'm sorry to need to offset it with a 10/10 here, in reality my vote is basically an 8.
    Let's break down the reasons. TECH GRAPHICS | 9: game is gorgeous, lush and vibrant environment, dense. Think of Horizon Zero Dawn. Not a 10 because there is a tiny bit of repetition especially in insides / bunkers SOUND    As usual the review bombing doesn't convey correctly what this game offers.
    I'm sorry to need to offset it with a 10/10 here, in reality my vote is basically an 8.
    Let's break down the reasons.

    TECH
    GRAPHICS | 9: game is gorgeous, lush and vibrant environment, dense. Think of Horizon Zero Dawn. Not a 10 because there is a tiny bit of repetition especially in insides / bunkers
    SOUND | 8: does it's job, no outstanding OST or anything but just the right support to the game play

    GAMEPLAY
    COMBAT | 7: this is a mixed one for me. I love combat but I feel it could be polished a little bit more. What is lacking the most is "weight" especially in the melee, a more responsive and clean parry and a balancing (ranged can get overpowered fast, needs to be toned down a lot). Would be interested to have more often enemies resistant to to melee, ranged or powers
    EXPLORATION | 10: this is one of my favourite sides. I always feel encouraged to look each nook and cranny to find scrap and use it for crafting. Tons of secrets, funny and quirky things to discover. Many traversal options with vehicles, mounts and "parkour" via double jumps and weapons combos
    CRAFTING | 10: another easy top vote, hands down the best crafting system I ever seen in a RPG. NOT BOUND TO A STUPID SKILL. Tons of configurations. Results can be broke back down to their components. Very fun to create crazy weapons mixing and matching scrap. I SO LOVE IT.
    CHARACTER PROGRESSION | 8: there are ton of option, the fact that you are virtually never locked out of options is both a strength and a weakness. I cannot push the score higher here (and maybe is even generous) because sometimes the choices feel impactless, and maybe a bit more restrictions would be beneficial. Also not a fan of flat skill trees, I think it adds more depth if the skills are lined in paths to take and go deeper

    STORY
    OVERALL | 6: here we are touching the very weak points. Story is there, adds the right context to the overall world but it never got me hooked. I didn't find it compelling or special.
    DELIVERY | 5: here the weakest point for me. The character don't have interesting dialogues, often they repeat themselves. The narrator, while a reasonable choice for a "fable" as the devs call it, removes TOO MUCH SOUL from any character... they should have been voiced independently to make them memorable. Also the continuous presence of this voice makes the overall experience very flat an monotonous. I'm aware this will come down to personal choice, but is kinda objective that a different direction would have made the story and the character much more interesting and likeable. I'm aware you can disable it but that's not the point: he's the main pillar of the narration, the solution isn't muting it. I have too say it it wasn't always negative, he made me chuckle lot of times but he generally overstays his welcome after a while.    … Expand
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64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 51
  3. Negative: 6 out of 51
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 7, 2021
    80
    For on open-world action RPG developed by a handful of people, Biomutant makes a very striking impression. It’s hard for me to imagine someone not falling in love with the beautiful, unique world conjured up by Experiment 101. Sure, the game as a whole is not perfect, but if a sequel is ever created, I’ll be the first in line to play it. [07/2021, p.38]
  2. IGN Japan
    Jul 6, 2021
    60
    From creating your own character to a wide array of vehicles and a unique world, there’s a lot to love in Biomutant – which makes its shallowness all the more disappointing. The inconsistent battle system and the amount of bugs doesn’t make things any better. While the game certainly knows how to hook you, the fun doesn’t last very long.
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  3. PlaySense
    Jun 25, 2021
    50
    Biomutant tries to do a lot of interesting things. It offers a potentially captivating world and unique crafting mechanics. Even the combat's fine, on the surface. The game, however, doesn't exactly play well, with clumsy controls, repetitive missions and an overemphasis on drawn-out dialogue that bores instead of inspires. This really could (and should) have been a lot better than it is.
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