Mutant Mudds Collection

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36

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  1. drlowdon
    Aug 8, 2022
    5
    A collection of three games, two platformers and a ‘Columns’ style puzzle game.

    The two platformers aim and succeed at recapturing the old school style seen in the early 90’s, but aren’t actually very much fun and the puzzler is decent but there are plenty of better examples available.
  2. LuccaSSC
    Jan 2, 2018
    7
    Mutant Mudds is a nice interpetation of old-school action platforming, lacking in depth but succeeding in providing a genuine gameplay experience.
  3. mabster
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    Mutant Mudds is a tough retro style platformer where the main gimmick is that the character can jump to several "plains", one very close to the screen and each other being progressively further away. It's controls are also slightly unusual in that the "double jump" is a hover. The collection is made up of a deluxe version of the original game (Mutant Mudds Deluxe), a more challenging setMutant Mudds is a tough retro style platformer where the main gimmick is that the character can jump to several "plains", one very close to the screen and each other being progressively further away. It's controls are also slightly unusual in that the "double jump" is a hover. The collection is made up of a deluxe version of the original game (Mutant Mudds Deluxe), a more challenging set of levels (Mutant Mudds Super Challenge) and a puzzle game (Mudd Blocks).

    I 100% completed both of the platform games and booted Mudd Blocks to see, but it's not my kind of thing.

    Mutant Mudds Deluxe is really good. It's made up of bite size levels and the difficulty ramps up as you go. There are also two "hidden" tougher levels within each level as well as a haunted version of each level (also more difficult as you can't shoot enemies). I really like when developers do things like the haunted levels because you get a lot of mileage for a smaller number of levels

    The Mutant Mudds super challenge is still good, but not as good as the original. The levels are more expansive and a lot tougher. There isn't a ghost level set like the original. Instead, some of the levels are ghost levels. This took me ages to complete compared to the original. But the levels feel a bit unfairly tough, especially with the enemies that drop bombs. There are some sections where these bomb enemies are hard to predict when they're above you, so it takes many attempts to just muddle through.

    As usual, the Switch is missing content compared to other platforms: the achievements / trophies.

    Overall this is a good package.    … Expand
  4. fishforbrains
    Oct 9, 2020
    8
    Very under rated game. Got it for a dollar. It's genuinely good and has a great soundtrack. Character controls very well, and its a great game for a quick gaming session.
  5. Mintendo
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    An excellent, no-frills platforming experience. Not big on story, just thrusts you into addictively designed levels. Super Challenge gets quite difficult, building off the first game, and I didn't have the time to invest in mastering it. But at the price point, I felt I got my money's worth even just playing Mutant Mudds Deluxe.
  6. sitebender
    May 10, 2019
    8
    Great version of a good platformer that adds a puzzle game to the mix that makes it worth the money spent. I have this on several systems and it's enjoyable on each, but the puzzle game makes this version the best.
  7. jens76
    Feb 21, 2023
    7
    3DS, Nintendo verfolgt seine Beute, angenommen, jeder besteht nur aus Wasser und Luft, bleibt nicht mehr viel übrig, lasst die alte Schule hochleben.
  8. Newbiedoesstuff
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I picked this game up for free on the e-shop and had a blast with the mechanics and the music here is great it's not my favorite game ost but it's still really good, deluxe and super challenge are both really fun, and I really enjoyed the ghost levels which were super challenging and fun, my only gripe with this collection is that the last game is just a re-skin of bomb monkey, but II picked this game up for free on the e-shop and had a blast with the mechanics and the music here is great it's not my favorite game ost but it's still really good, deluxe and super challenge are both really fun, and I really enjoyed the ghost levels which were super challenging and fun, my only gripe with this collection is that the last game is just a re-skin of bomb monkey, but I still enjoyed it nontheless… Expand
  9. alan2pc
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    This game has a really cool feature that allows you to jump into the background, platform there, and jump back to the foreground and platform there too! The character moves slow and there is no run button which took some getting used to, but ultimately meshed well with the difficult and precise platforming required. The gameplay was excellent, was fantastic in hand-held mode, and it wasThis game has a really cool feature that allows you to jump into the background, platform there, and jump back to the foreground and platform there too! The character moves slow and there is no run button which took some getting used to, but ultimately meshed well with the difficult and precise platforming required. The gameplay was excellent, was fantastic in hand-held mode, and it was great game to play in short spurts, knocking off a level or two on the bus, in the waiting room, or before bed. Overall, it was I great. I 100%’ed this baby and found doing that challenging yet not overwhelming, with the emphasis on execution rather than exploration, the former being more of my forte. I bought this game deeply discounted, and it was one of the greatest values I purchased for the Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  10. Gontrand00
    Nov 29, 2020
    8
    Good control, good challenge, no story (but whatever, at that point) and I had a good time. The side world are insanely hard, and it's too bad that there are no bosses. But if you can get it a low a price, it's a bargain and a fun time.

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#15 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#92 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2018
    90
    Two incredibly satisfying tests of gaming prowess with a quaint oddity on the side – what's not to love? [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 18]
  2. Nintenderos
    Feb 5, 2018
    80
    The level design is smart, making Max's jetpack skill fun. Furthermore, the superimposed layers manage to impress and offer the player something surprising.
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  3. Switch Player
    Feb 1, 2018
    80
    It’s a quality collection of games which combines fun and frustration in equal measure. The addition of Mudd Blocks is very welcome though not essential. If you love a good platform game, then this is a no-brainer and I can’t recommend it enough. If you are not so keen, this may be a little more frustrating than you’d like.
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