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  • Summary: Max Mustard is an inventor on the dying plant Krunch, who witnesses small creatures being captured and caged by an unscrupulous businessman and his mechanical workforce. He's making a fortune selling them as an elitist vanity product to the super wealthy. You and Mustard team up to save asMax Mustard is an inventor on the dying plant Krunch, who witnesses small creatures being captured and caged by an unscrupulous businessman and his mechanical workforce. He's making a fortune selling them as an elitist vanity product to the super wealthy. You and Mustard team up to save as many creatures as you can.

    Along the way, you are faced with a surprise dilemma when a friend reveals a secret about who they really are and imposes an impossible decision on you. One which could have monumental consequences.

    Max Mustard is a made-for-VR platformer with a timeless, delightful art style. Each of the 40 hand crafted levels are their own unique adventure, designed for intense gameplay, exhilarating surprises and constant variety. No boring bits! It's the perfect combination of first-person power-ups and classic third-person platforming. This is a VR platformer you'll find impossible to put down!
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  1. 90
    Even with its shortcomings, which are few and far between, I loved my experience with Max Mustard. Moss and Astrobot have the advantage of experience and age in the space, but for a first attempt, Max Mustard really shines. From level design and visual presentation, Mustard oozes style. However even with a name like Max Mustard it's missing that special sauce to separate it from what has come before. Although Astrobot and Moss are VR games I enjoyed more, Max Mustard has an incredible base to grow on and I'm so excited to see what Toast Interactive can do next.
  2. Oct 11, 2024
    86
    Max Mustard is the PSVR 2 game I’ve been waiting for. Its clever use of perspective makes navigating Max through the rich, diverse world a delight. Each of the 40 levels introduces fresh ideas, keeping the experience surprising all the way to the end. With numerous nods to classic titles, this ode to the genre is a joy and an essential title for any PSVR 2 owner.
  3. Oct 3, 2024
    85
    If Crash Bandicoot met Super Mario 3D and significantly reduced its difficulty level, the result would be Max Mustard. Fun, pleasant, and super simple, the title is a great VR experience that manages to be nostalgic without losing its sense of innovation.
  4. Oct 9, 2024
    80
    If Max Mustard was a non-VR platformer, it would be excellent but add in virtual reality and you're left with an unforgettable experience.
  5. Nov 14, 2024
    80
    Max Mustard is easy to recommend for a 5-7 hours of cutesy VR platforming fun. It's lacking a little originality though, wearing its many platforming influences proudly, so whilst it's fun and has some great moments, they fail to elevate it to the status of the games that have inspired it.
  6. Nov 19, 2024
    75
    I really wanted to get into Max Mustard as the PlayStation VR2 does not have a cool 3D platformer. It really reminds you of the fantastic Astro Bot Rescue for the original PS4 VR, and I absolutely loved that game. In it’s current form, Max Mustard feels more like a tech demo, or a largely unfinished game. Most of the game was entertaining, but too many technical issues and in-game inconsistencies really destroy what could be an awesome game. I sincerely hope that Toast Interactive sends out some updates and bug fixes so I can give this one another go. Keep in mind that I’ve only played the PlayStation VR 2 version and cannot speak for the Steam VR PC version, but as it stands, I cannot fully recommend Max Mustard until it receives some much needed patching.
  7. 70
    Colourful VR platforming in the style of Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and while it can’t quite live up to its obvious inspirations it does come surprisingly close.

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