Mulaka

 Switch
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 61
  3. Negative: 10 out of 61

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  1. jad_giovanni
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    It is an excellent game that is worth playing. The cost-benefit ratio is good, the graphics are beautiful and it is very interesting to know about a culture that was unknown to me. The levels are based on real locations, apparently. The puzzles are too easy and the combat is hack and slash in some moments and insignificant in others.
  2. blogdelgamer
    Mar 9, 2018
    9
    Great Game for the price!.
    Te cultural background and history that this game has is incredible and beautiful, i say it as a Mexican!. and also the game itself is great, and although the graphics are not detailed as other games, they are fine.
    Easy moves and controls, and good boss battles. This have Zelda and okami influence!, so if you like those kind of adventure games, you surely    Great Game for the price!.
    Te cultural background and history that this game has is incredible and beautiful, i say it as a Mexican!. and also the game itself is great, and although the graphics are not detailed as other games, they are fine.
    Easy moves and controls, and good boss battles.
    This have Zelda and okami influence!, so if you like those kind of adventure games, you surely will like this one.    … Expand
  3. Katxarpa
    Aug 13, 2018
    8
    Really liked the game, pretty simple and straight to the point. Can't really expect a AAA experience from this one but still gets you through some original experience, even though there are some other cliche sections. The historical story adds some points to the game.
  4. Rdgmonster
    Mar 11, 2019
    8
    Buen estilo de arte, se valora mucho que es un estudio sin mucha experiencia por lo mismo no se puede medir con la misma vara, muy buen juego, logro lo que promete que es entretener, bien.
  5. mokr90
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    Amazing game, it totally exceeded my expectations!! The graphics are quite good, with a lot of colors, but low details, although doesn't affect the experience. Mechanics are very good, I only would like that while you are flying, the camera stick only move the perspective instead the bird movements, but it works fine. Also, what I really hated was the time that tooks to use the potions! ItAmazing game, it totally exceeded my expectations!! The graphics are quite good, with a lot of colors, but low details, although doesn't affect the experience. Mechanics are very good, I only would like that while you are flying, the camera stick only move the perspective instead the bird movements, but it works fine. Also, what I really hated was the time that tooks to use the potions! It is full of elements of one of the several Mexican culture. Battle with bosses are great!
    Another thing I missed was a map of every level.    … Expand
  6. lalo1138
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    It is a very nice game, it has a very charming artstyle, and the setting and culture is just straight up beautiful. Short but very pretty.
  7. 519MaLoNeY
    Sep 29, 2020
    8
    So I wasn’t initially planning to even type something out about Mulaka, was just gonna rate it 7/8 n hope anyone who enjoys open world adventure games with no hand holding comes across this game at some point...I’ll make this uncomplicated & clear of any BS k...it’s essentially a game LIKE BOTW (NOT in terms scope & the legendary legacy Zelda has stitched into the fabric of our verySo I wasn’t initially planning to even type something out about Mulaka, was just gonna rate it 7/8 n hope anyone who enjoys open world adventure games with no hand holding comes across this game at some point...I’ll make this uncomplicated & clear of any BS k...it’s essentially a game LIKE BOTW (NOT in terms scope & the legendary legacy Zelda has stitched into the fabric of our very existence since the 80s) BUT...
    Mulaka is a game from “indie” game devs that are doing something very risky these days amongst most devs/writers or ARTISTS, who believe in their vision SO deeply...they know it won’t be accepted as what it truly is. So to those who won’t give it a chance because it’s not giving you anything for your usual short term focused games, JUST RELAX! ...chill rtfo n get comfy because this is an AMAZING story told through a fully independent game environment! Don’t know what to do? Can’t figure out where you’re supposed to go at all? NONE OF US PLAYING DO EITHER...and that’s the focus of a game that’s making you discover your OWN ways of experiencing THEIR story.
    You eventually make it through the “game” while at the same time you’ve experienced a profound cultural history, while your personalized storyline developed n unfolded. THAT’S what this game is!
    PS. To the person who actually took the time to type out your OBVIOUSLY only a couple hours experience playing...your gross. Seriously. Lol. There’s so few epic & totally independent adventure games for you to be that way.    … Expand
  8. soahknam
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    It is an interesting game, with good gameplay and original story, it was fun but short.

    Story: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Music: 8
    Visuals: 7

    Personal Score: 8 GOOD !!

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Gaming Age
    May 7, 2018
    67
    It’s a shame, then, that such an interesting story and such fantastic designs are kind of wasted on a game that’s basically your standard action-adventure. Sure, you’re exploring a brightly-coloured desert with enemies based on creatures you’d find in northern Mexico, but at the end of the day, you’re just hacking and slashing and throwing spears and, er, magicking at them.
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  2. Nintendo Insider
    Apr 8, 2018
    70
    Mulaka’s strength as a game comes from the painstaking effort that has been made to sufficiently portray the culture of the Tarahumara people, and, as such, there is much joy to be found in exploring the sun-baked region and learning from those that inhabit it.
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  3. Vooks
    Apr 2, 2018
    80
    Despite its flaws in some aspects, Lienzo's passion shines through in every aspect of Mulaka. It's far from perfect, and not everybody will be able to look past those flaws, but those who can will find a diamond in the rough.
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