Morphies Law

 Switch
Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 6 out of 12
  1. Eurogamer
    Aug 24, 2018
    A fun gimmick is hampered by a lack of polish and structural issues, making this a transformative shooter with serious growing pains.

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 9 out of 26
  1. Malooga
    Aug 21, 2018
    6
    Morphies Law plays like a strange mix of Gotham City Imposters and Splatoon - but inherently FEELS like a low budget version of either title.Morphies Law plays like a strange mix of Gotham City Imposters and Splatoon - but inherently FEELS like a low budget version of either title. Below average shooting mechanics, bland level design and a general lack of variety in gameplay between the different modes keeps the game from realizing its full potential.

    The hook is great (shoot/shrink parts on other players and grow your own), but it feels the downside of being a larger target vastly outweighs any physical buffs, and the maps are just too small (think Drawn to Death sized maps) to really implement layered strategy with any success. So it just feels like a "pray and spray" formula.

    Positives: No pay to win crap, and some good customization for characters although in the end it just ends up looking like a "dia de los muertos" costume party either way. Sound is great, it all has that animated/cartoony vibe and that seems to fit the pace of the game well.

    The other major positive is the cost - and the fact that it's (currently) Switch exclusive. For $20 you could do worse, there is a good amount of charm here so if that's a sell factor for you - have at it.

    Unfortunately the lack of polished shooting mechanics (at least in the early stages of the game), couple with small, disorienting maps and lackluster game modes means this multiplayer shooter has a ways to go before wowing any hardcore fans of the genre. 6/10    … Full Review »
  2. Styregar
    Aug 21, 2018
    3
    At this point in time, the game is a mess.
    Laggy, unstable and broken.
    The Player Avatar stutters and jitters when they come in contact with    At this point in time, the game is a mess.
    Laggy, unstable and broken.
    The Player Avatar stutters and jitters when they come in contact with moving parts of the stage or stage traps.
    The game lags like hell.
    Being hit gives only very lackluster feedback, which in combination with the lag makes it impossible to react appropriately against enemies from the flanks or the side.

    The weapons feel weak and dodgy and the game has on overall amateurish feel to it.
    It just seems cobbled together, unfinished more akin to an early access game.

    While the Idea is nice and the game has a certain charm, the flaws are just to much for me.
    Can't recommend.    … Full Review »
  3. awarmdelight
    Aug 21, 2018
    8
    Simply put, this is fun and has a lot of fresh ideas to get to that 19.99 value. It of course, as any game does, have some flaws. Flaws suchSimply put, this is fun and has a lot of fresh ideas to get to that 19.99 value. It of course, as any game does, have some flaws. Flaws such as only having four maps, albeit beautiful and well crafted with size hi jinks, there's only four which can get boring pretty fast. The game has a variety of customization which is actually surprising , such as appearance, loadouts, ultimate abilities, and a special power. Game types are incredibly fun surprisingly and it's hilarious stealing mass from you or even your teammates. One second you're a massive construct, the next second you're small enough to enter mice tunnels.

    Online play is fun, but can get choppy with frames and latency/lag. Not game breaking though, but it does sometime compromise the full experience. Otherwise, it's pretty much worth the Jackson.    … Full Review »
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