Biomutant

 PlayStation 4
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 556 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 149 out of 556
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  1. SpaceyCasey
    May 29, 2021
    10
    The really bad choice this game made was the narrator for everything. My theory is they were trying to make it like a "Planet Earth" episode. The problem is that this kind of game needs to be immersive, not have an "outside looking in" perspective. Therefore the narrator constantly pulls you out of the immersion.

    It seems like most reviewers lost their mind getting annoyed about the    The really bad choice this game made was the narrator for everything. My theory is they were trying to make it like a "Planet Earth" episode. The problem is that this kind of game needs to be immersive, not have an "outside looking in" perspective. Therefore the narrator constantly pulls you out of the immersion.

    It seems like most reviewers lost their mind getting annoyed about the narrator and just pushed to finish this game asap to review it. A lot of the reviews are disappointing, often saying things that are completely untrue; the game is linear, the world is flat, the world is unpopulated, the enemies are all the same and not varied. All of this is provably false. Also rampant reports of the game being too easy while other reviewer say the unpolished combat is too hard. This game is at its best when you just explore and uncover fun stuff - when you are barreling toward the finish line to give this game a bad review, you haven't actually experienced the true game at all.

    Lets be real - Biomutant is an unapologetically weird experiment of a game. While many feel that they got too far off the beaten path, I say its refreshing to experience something new, especially in this open work genre that is starting to get beaten to death at this point. Its not a perfect game, more like a jack of all trades. If you are looking for a game that's a master of something, this isn't it. Its a game about sitting back and enjoying the wild and cooky ride. If that is your mindset going in, you are going to have a lot of fun.

    I would say the closest comparison that you can make for this game is Fallout. Every Bethesda game ever has been ripe with bugs and problems around every corner. While biomutant sure has a lot of weirdness, it has had a much cleaner launch. Yet before 76, bethesda games were showered with praise where Biomutant is getting dragged through the mud. While not perfect, this game is far from an embarrassingly buggy release that is all to common in this day an age.

    Some of the biggest things holding Biomutant back are simply fine tuning. When new players get their hands on a game they like to band and break it in ways devs could never have imagined. This game is being broken in many ways that can be fixed with simple updates. Bring down some overpowered things, bring up some weak things. Mix in more perks. Fine tune some combat elements. Clean up some UIs. Most of the dirt can be cleaned off this game with a few basic content patches, and Experiment 101 has already announced they are working on it.

    Regardless, this game is just pure fun and I'm having a blast with it.    … Expand
  2. Badger2012
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This game is stunning and I have loved every minute of it so far. I can't understand why it has had such bad reviews, The combat system I think is intuitive and you have a real variety of melee weapons, guns Psionic abilities, and mutations. The customization options in terms of builds are huge, in a good way, and for me, this is definitely going to mean I will be replaying this game andThis game is stunning and I have loved every minute of it so far. I can't understand why it has had such bad reviews, The combat system I think is intuitive and you have a real variety of melee weapons, guns Psionic abilities, and mutations. The customization options in terms of builds are huge, in a good way, and for me, this is definitely going to mean I will be replaying this game and creating multiple characters. The environment is beautiful, literally the most aesthetically pleasing world I have experienced since Horizon Zero Dawn. The seemingly infinite draw distance gives you some almost breathtaking views. The crafting system allows you to craft anywhere at any time which is great. Upgrades have to be made at workbenches which is no bother because you can fast travel. I am really enjoying the story and the narration is exceptionally good. It has a sad sense of irony to it considering the stark warnings that unless making drastic changes over the next 10 to 30 years we will push our planet beyond its environmental tipping point resulting in cataclysmic, non-reversable changes. I am on PS4 Pro and I have experienced some frame rate issues but it happens very rarely and has not spoilt the game for me. I can only imagine how lovely this game is on a PS5. Biomutant is novel and original in many ways but you will be familiar with its open-world structure, the style of which I personally enjoy. I am glad I didn't pay attention to the bad reviews and trusted my instinct about Biomutant. I will be playing it and enjoying it probably for 100s of hours.… Expand
  3. paddystudmuffin
    May 31, 2021
    10
    I have to say im loving this game. Exploration is great and from a team of 20 people! Well done guys.
  4. buzz3791
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Really well done open world game. Lots of places to explore. Creative: mounts, regions, puzzles, creatures, etc. Fun, interesting crafting system. Developers seem to be responsive to feedback.

    8 hours so far.
    Played on PC RTX 2070 i7.
  5. easterfields
    May 29, 2021
    10
    I love Biomutant. I'm now about 7 hours into the game and find myself smiling every time I play it. So much heart and soul went into this fun experience, that it vexes me greatly to see some of the absolutely ridiculous and amateur reviews it's receiving. The visuals are often times awe-inspiring, the narration and character design is top-tier, and most importantly, and one thing many ofI love Biomutant. I'm now about 7 hours into the game and find myself smiling every time I play it. So much heart and soul went into this fun experience, that it vexes me greatly to see some of the absolutely ridiculous and amateur reviews it's receiving. The visuals are often times awe-inspiring, the narration and character design is top-tier, and most importantly, and one thing many of these "professional" (I use that term loosely) reviewers are not mentioning, is just how addictive and fun the game is to play. I fail to understand how a game like Final Fantasy Remake, which is barely an RPG and more of a guided tour in futility and frustration with absolutely no freedom at all (loved the original, HATED the remake) can garner such praise when a new and lovingly crafted IP such as Biomutant is getting crapped on. Ok so the world doesn't have a super lot going on at the moment...has anyone really played Shadow of the Colossus? Because they're ain't a whole lot going on in that games world either. And that game was also often times an exercise in frustration when it came to combat/controls/climbing. The sad reception of a game such as this, is living proof of why companies shell out mindless and soulless clones of COD and Madden every year. Most people just don't want to try anything new or different. Well to those knee jerking, Red Bull drinking, Funnion eating, twitch-finger zombies, keep your wallets full because the clone age will never leave you. I'll stick to titles with imagination and vision. DON'T LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS. PLAY THE GAME FOR YOURSELF.
    IT'S BRILLIANT.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. mdek810
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Simply an incredible game to be made by so few people. It goes from less to more at all times and makes very wise decisions as soon as you delve into the video game. The narrator is the most prominent negative point but it is difficult for me to negatively assess the work of this small studio and that it has brought us an adventure of exploration that is very worthwhile.
  10. Endrance_sama
    May 28, 2021
    10
    8/10. Countering the dishonest 0s.

    Other than a few minor technical and some combat balancing issues, Biomutant delivered on everything it's promised and hasn't disappointed me.
  11. 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?
  12. 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.
  13. Snoopdogfili
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра мне все понравилось не понимаю тех зануд и критиков которые только и могут кукарекать как петухи что им все не нравится! А вот мне игра зашла открытый мир так же есть крафт да и боевка тоже норм так что я доволен игрой!Отличная игра мне все понравилось не понимаю тех зануд и критиков которые только и могут кукарекать как петухи что им все не нравится! А вот мне игра зашла открытый мир так же есть крафт да и боевка тоже норм так что я доволен игрой!
  14. MaccMosley
    May 28, 2021
    10
    I honestly dont understand all the hate this game is getting. I have had more fun with this game than any game this year,no exaggeration. I gave it a 10 because it deserves better than what its getting. How can people give Zelda 10s and this a 3,this game has me more interested than Zelda and the worlds alot fuller,the loot is amazing,the crafting is to,the weirdness to it makes it thatI honestly dont understand all the hate this game is getting. I have had more fun with this game than any game this year,no exaggeration. I gave it a 10 because it deserves better than what its getting. How can people give Zelda 10s and this a 3,this game has me more interested than Zelda and the worlds alot fuller,the loot is amazing,the crafting is to,the weirdness to it makes it that much better.I am loving this game and yes Iam a Gamer,been one since Atari,dont listen to the negtivity addicts,this games great.… Expand
  15. Step95
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Gioco che dopo le prime 2 ore di gioco si schiude e diventa top! La gente che ci gioca 1 minuto e recensisce con 0 è meglio che torni a giocare con le farfalle ahah
    Piccolo team che ha sfornato un bel gioco. 60 € ben spesi.. inutile dire che ne vale 20-30.. il team va supportato così magari in futuro farà uscire altri giochi ancora più belli di questo.. siete dei barbonazzi regà, dajeeeeee    Gioco che dopo le prime 2 ore di gioco si schiude e diventa top! La gente che ci gioca 1 minuto e recensisce con 0 è meglio che torni a giocare con le farfalle ahah
    Piccolo team che ha sfornato un bel gioco. 60 € ben spesi.. inutile dire che ne vale 20-30.. il team va supportato così magari in futuro farà uscire altri giochi ancora più belli di questo.. siete dei barbonazzi regà, dajeeeeee !    … Expand
  16. Smokingred
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Eins der Spiele der letzten Jahre mit den innovativsten ideen es macht wirklich Spaß warum erwarten alle immer Zuviel das Game ist ein 20 Mann Projekt und kein gta 6
  17. R_lizer
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Perfect I love this game just waiting on ps5 exclusive Ratchet and clank wish There was a rating from 0 to 15 ratchet and clank would hit 16 I haven’t played it I just know it’s gonna be a very great game but for this game yes it’s very good the beginning training after that it’s all fun after that
  18. GrungePunk
    May 27, 2021
    10
    It's like a corky N64 beat-em-up platformer in an open world setting with modern graphics. It draws inspiration from a lot of different games from the past and combines them all. Most of the people leaving negative reviews are just spoiled and expected this game to be the next Witcher 3 or something. It's good for what it is. Go in with low expectations and you may just find it to be a fun time.
  19. Akilar
    May 27, 2021
    10
    I don't know about those really bad reviews, but I like the game. I play on Hard, it's very challenging and gives me the usual satisfaction of win a battle. The narrator gave me some lols, I don't think take him apart. The story flows like water and I can connect with the main character and his mooma. The open world works like a charm. I like the crafting system, and a thing to say is theI don't know about those really bad reviews, but I like the game. I play on Hard, it's very challenging and gives me the usual satisfaction of win a battle. The narrator gave me some lols, I don't think take him apart. The story flows like water and I can connect with the main character and his mooma. The open world works like a charm. I like the crafting system, and a thing to say is the combos I can make. Three abilities non consecutive fills your bar and you can make a great attack. Doing that right after I cast an ice ground, which makes the enemies slide, is a pleasure to do. I'm very happy with this game. Now I have 11 hours of gameplay and counting. Pc never crashed, I don't have any problem.

    The names of things like the microwaves or another things of everyday uses really kicks me into the game.    … Expand
  20. Zephyrion
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Fantastiskt spel synd bara att den inte körs i 4K på Playstation. Köpte spelet till lillebror på Playstation ingenting att klaga på förutom att playstation 5 kör spelet i 1080P
  21. KenniG
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Giving it a 10 to offset these bad reviews who are just more or less trolling. It is no Final Fantasy but it isn’t horrible either. It’s offline single player so it has none of the problems associated with nearly every online based game which is a huge plus. Sure, there’s some things that could use improvement but it’s a decent title. If you’re tired of all the battle royals, multiplayerGiving it a 10 to offset these bad reviews who are just more or less trolling. It is no Final Fantasy but it isn’t horrible either. It’s offline single player so it has none of the problems associated with nearly every online based game which is a huge plus. Sure, there’s some things that could use improvement but it’s a decent title. If you’re tired of all the battle royals, multiplayer pvp drivel, it’s a decent distraction. Dunno if it’s worth the AAA price tag though. Pick it up, give it a try.… Expand
  22. domhd3095
    May 28, 2021
    10
    it‘s a 7/8, but the stupid „0“ Review‘s are so dumb. We have to fix that sh**!
  23. 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
  24. q-gin
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Dopo anni nel mondo dei videogiochi si torna ad avere un action RPG, che fa il suo compito a dov'ero.
    Divertire e coinvolgerti nell' avventura una ventata di aria fresca in un mercato di videogiochi stantio.
  25. 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.
  26. eighthhokage
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Don’t go in expecting a AAA title. Go in with an open mind and some patience and you’ll see the love behind the game. Played through once and already started my second play through. Plenty of options and character choices to keep things interesting for awhile. Looking forward to Biomutant 2!!!
  27. Ponycornosaurus
    May 28, 2021
    10
    I cannot begin to express how much I am enjoying Biomutant.

    First of all: the world-building is amazing. Every area has its own unique characteristics and awe, with scenarios that make you stop and stare for a while. Second of all: I love the combat. The number of combos you can do, the feeling you get when you hit a chain of combos and the variety of weapons and magic attacks are    I cannot begin to express how much I am enjoying Biomutant.

    First of all: the world-building is amazing. Every area has its own unique characteristics and awe, with scenarios that make you stop and stare for a while.
    Second of all: I love the combat. The number of combos you can do, the feeling you get when you hit a chain of combos and the variety of weapons and magic attacks are stunning.
    Third: I really love the exploration in the game
    Fourth: the vehicles are so creative and refreshing to the game it almost seems like you're playing a whole different game. You just can't get bored. All you need to do is change the area you're diving into and it will change the gameplay drastically.
    Fifth: the customization detail is amazing.
    And i could just go on on the good sides of it

    I'm not saying it doesn't have its flaws, as in people not enjoying the narrator (not my case), the sound being a bit off sometimes, some bugs here and there, the transition between gameplay and cutscenes being a little harsh and a few more things. But it definitely isn't a 6/10 game. It's way better than that. Is it worth 60$? maybe not. 40 or 50$? Totally. This game literally saved this year's gaming for me. I just can't stop playing it    … Expand
  28. Clauz3530
    May 27, 2021
    10
    This game is great, everytime I find new loot I get excited to see what I found and it just has a bunch of cool mechanics and things to explore, reviewers are haters, how can they give games like call of duty good scores and **** on this, its like a cross between fable and zelda with way better combat, dont listen to reviewers or haters.
  29. 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
  30. RedSoulEater
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    First of all ignore reviews , what others believe doesnt mean that you have also to believe.....its a beautiful game . i love the way you customise your character and only that you can use an animal character, thats all for me !! love the world design ,love the big enemies!! this game is amazing!!
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Metascore
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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