Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden - Deluxe Edition

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. GameSpew
    Aug 2, 2019
    90
    Mutant Year Zero: Deluxe Edition is now out on Nintendo Switch, and it includes new expansion, Seeds Of Evil. While this version runs smoothly, it exhibits poor visual fidelity compared to its console and PC counterparts. Whether in handheld or docked mode, a low resolution and blurry overall look reduce the luster of post-apocalyptic Sweden. It also makes scavenging areas for scrap and weapon parts--essential to keeping your Stalkers well-equipped, and already difficult items to spot--a lot harder.
  2. Nintenderos
    Oct 12, 2019
    84
    This tactical action game will give you a sense of survival in a post apocalyptic world where you will apply stealth in turn-based fights to fulfill your mission, finding in your way items that you can later exchange for better weapons and more skills. Highly recommended.
  3. FNintendo
    Oct 25, 2019
    80
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden - Deluxe Edition treats the player to a very good and competent blend of exploration and strategy which coupled with its simple but compelling plot and art style helps to make a game that can easily keep the player concentrated in the game for a long time. Overall, the experience could only improve if Mutant Year Zero : Road to Eden - Deluxe Edition featured a multiplayer mode.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Aug 14, 2019
    80
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is one of the best additions to the tactical RPG genre years; a well-written and rewarding experience that combines the creative use of stealth found in the legacy of its ex-Hitman developers with a world that’s full of interesting characters and ideas. Almost every game in this genre lives in the shadow of XCOM, but Mutant offers enough new ideas to set itself apart. The visual downgrade on the Switch version can be a little hard on the eye, but considering how this sacrifice has preserved the quality of the game within, we’d call that a worthy trade-off.
  6. The Digital Fix
    Aug 8, 2019
    80
    The Deluxe Edition of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden on the Switch is far from the perfect port. The reduction in visual fidelity not only makes the game harder to enjoy, but makes sections of it tougher to complete. With that said, the underlying gameplay stands alongside the best tactical strategy games the Nintendo Switch has to offer, and the bundled Seed of Evil DLC is a welcome addition.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 14, 2019
    75
    It's the same game you can find on other platforms but with a lot of technical problems.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 14, 2019
    75
    Mutant Year Zero is yet another example of the ongoing debate between portability and performance. The graphical difference between the Switch and PC versions can’t be understated; the lack of detail has a marked impact on the overall experience. Having said that, the amount of time you could easily sink into this amazing tactical-RPG could be significant, and so maybe the graphical sacrifice is worth being able to play on-the-go. While Mutant Year Zero may be best played on its original platform, I would still recommend this version to anyone wanting to play on Switch.
  9. COGconnected
    Aug 14, 2019
    75
    If you have played Mutant Year Zero on a console before and are thinking of picking this up for on the go, you may be advised to skip as the compromises are a bit jarring, given this was once a very atmospheric game. The downgrade, combined with text and menus not being scaled for Switch, can start to make you feel like a person with poor eyesight.
  10. 4P.de
    Aug 14, 2019
    63
    Quotation forthcoming.
  11. Everyeye.it
    Aug 14, 2019
    60
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a real shining gem to be set in the glorious history of the genus to which it belongs.
  12. God is a Geek
    Aug 12, 2019
    50
    With no other Switch functionality like touchscreens (which, again, would work really, really well here), and with such a horrendous downgrade, it’s really hard to recommend Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden even to people who don’t own the other consoles. If you can get past the visuals, then there’s a great adventure here with a big heart and a compelling story, but I think for many people that’s going to be a big ask.
  13. Impulsegamer
    Aug 16, 2019
    40
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a great game. The familiar tactical combat is fun, challenging and offers genuinely thrilling gameplay. The lore of the world is fascinating and the characters are well-written with charming personalities. Plus the exploration and upgrade cycle of the gameplay loop is thoroughly engaging. Unfortunately, for the Nintendo Switch version of the game all of this is spoiled by blurry visuals, ugly textures and various performance issues. I heartily recommend picking up Mutant Year Zero on the PC or your console of choice, however the Switch version just isn’t worth your time.

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4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 13 out of 25
  1. soundbuoy
    Aug 10, 2019
    9
    Well first of all you're probably not considering buying this game for the graphics. It's because you'd heard it was one of the better turnWell first of all you're probably not considering buying this game for the graphics. It's because you'd heard it was one of the better turn based strategy games around and here it is for the switch.

    I've been playing it a bunch in both docked and portable, and it is a perfect game for the device. On a big screen it's art design shines through and in portable mode it is perfectly functional if a little muddy and jaggy, but it's gameplay suits portable play very well.

    Maybe some of the people giving it zeroes or ones for bad graphics could stop being such entitled asses, and support developers efforts to support the Switch. They're just a bunch of people working hard to make the things you supposedly love.    … Full Review »
  2. Cerebral
    Jul 31, 2019
    4
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME ON SWITCH! The graphics are all a massive downgrade, even for a Switch game. The total file size for the Switch versionDO NOT BUY THIS GAME ON SWITCH! The graphics are all a massive downgrade, even for a Switch game. The total file size for the Switch version is 5.4 GB. If you buy this game on cart you will be forced to download a 3GB file from Nintendo or you won't be able to play the game. That's right, the cheap bastards that published this game on Switch bought a 2 GB cart, and expect people to download over half of the physical game! Ridiculous!… Full Review »
  3. apolyakov
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    Absolutely brilliant game that has horrible graphics on Switch.
    Unfair to rate down the game because of the bad port, but better enjoy it on    Absolutely brilliant game that has horrible graphics on Switch.
    Unfair to rate down the game because of the bad port, but better enjoy it on some other platform.

    The graphics are that bad that you often can't see where the loot is - which is essential for survival in the game.    … Full Review »
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