Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden - Deluxe Edition

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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
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  1. 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 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.
  2. JabbaReviews
    Aug 15, 2019
    7
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden on Nintendo Switch is a tactical adventure game combining turn-based combat with real-time exploration, story, stealth, and strategy. Explore a post-human Earth where mankind has been eradicated by climate change, nuclear war, and pandemics. Will your team of mutants survive the Zone?

    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden uses a top-down view where you tactically    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden on Nintendo Switch is a tactical adventure game combining turn-based combat with real-time exploration, story, stealth, and strategy. Explore a post-human Earth where mankind has been eradicated by climate change, nuclear war, and pandemics. Will your team of mutants survive the Zone?

    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden uses a top-down view where you tactically fights enemies. This has great feelings of XCOM, with a note of Hitman. You spend a lot of time exploring The Zone, collecting supplies. This is so the Ark can keep going. But you are sent to explore the Zone to find a missing member. This is where you start meeting your first enemies, but we warned this is a perma-death scenario and you can meet a level 40 enemy in the first 5 mins of the game. You can go hard or stealth around them with the touch of a button.

    Each enemy has a visual range of view. This makes it easy to sneak past as you know when they can’t see you. Guns have different sound levels, so some with make no noise, while others will notify the enemies friends. Mutant abilities are upgraded through a skill tree. These upgrades can be simple like health, while others can be giving your character the ability to fly. You start with a team of two, being able to add one more member.

    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden runs well on Switch both in docked mode and in handheld. Due to a recent update, visuals are on par with console copies and looks great. There is a lot of dark areas and the game handles it with ease.

    This has to be one of the best tactical RPGs I have played in a long time. It’s written well, has great character designs and the visuals and performance is great. Finally check out our other gaming reviews.    … Expand
  3. 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 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 toDO 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!… Expand
  4. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  5. Calix
    Aug 8, 2019
    1
    I bought this game on PC. The game-play and graphic are brilliant. Thought this might be also great on switch, but it turns out a totally calamity. The graphics on switch is hard to accept, looks like 3DS level. Don't buy this on switch but you must try it on steam or other consoles.
  6. Elegant
    Jul 31, 2019
    2
    This game is somewhat of a gem on all other platforms. The gameplay is great. But the port for the Nintendo Switch is a dumpster fire. The visuals are ok in docked mode, but in handheld they are blurry and muddy and an absolute abomination (even with the latest patch installed). It's a sad excuse of a port. Way more demanding games have been successfully ported, but not this one. It's suchThis game is somewhat of a gem on all other platforms. The gameplay is great. But the port for the Nintendo Switch is a dumpster fire. The visuals are ok in docked mode, but in handheld they are blurry and muddy and an absolute abomination (even with the latest patch installed). It's a sad excuse of a port. Way more demanding games have been successfully ported, but not this one. It's such a shame 'cause this is a type of game that plays perfectly on the Nintendo Switch. But the resolution is so low you can not even distinguish loot from plants etc 'cause of the poor quality of the graphics.… Expand
  7. nukacola88
    Jul 31, 2019
    1
    Ugh...the graphics are so horrible and destroy the whole game. They said the patch will fix it but it didn't. I can't even see what is happening on the screen in portable mode. Hard pass.... DON'T BUY THIS GAME!!!
  8. iozay
    Dec 17, 2019
    0
    They tend to make decent games but their support is horrible (I'm literally waiting since 2017 to get someone to properly handle an issue which makes them the worst company I have ever dealt with).
  9. Shane_IL
    Sep 8, 2019
    2
    The game has a really interesting concept and has crafted a fantastic world to tell its story in. Additionally, the mix of real-time stealth with turn-based combat is a really cool concept. This would all be great if it wasn't just a garbled mess of pixels. In docked mode it looks pretty damn rough, but in portable mode it's pretty much unplayable, you can't tell one pixel blob fromThe game has a really interesting concept and has crafted a fantastic world to tell its story in. Additionally, the mix of real-time stealth with turn-based combat is a really cool concept. This would all be great if it wasn't just a garbled mess of pixels. In docked mode it looks pretty damn rough, but in portable mode it's pretty much unplayable, you can't tell one pixel blob from another, can't tell if it's a weapon, or an enemy, or a pick-up. I would consider getting the game on PC but the publisher used very polished screenshots in the Nintendo e-store which look nothing like the actual gameplay on the console, and I'm just not willing to give more money to a dishonest publisher.… Expand
  10. Kopchony
    Aug 24, 2019
    1
    It is most ugly looking game on Switch, I'm so disappointed I have waited for Switch version to play it portably but in portable mode it is very hard even to identify game objects :(
    Very lazy port, Switch is capable to handle much more advanced game with beautiful graphics as Doom, Zelda BoTW, Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle etc.
    DO NOT BUY IT on Switch From this day I'm going to avoid    It is most ugly looking game on Switch, I'm so disappointed I have waited for Switch version to play it portably but in portable mode it is very hard even to identify game objects :(
    Very lazy port, Switch is capable to handle much more advanced game with beautiful graphics as Doom, Zelda BoTW, Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle etc.
    DO NOT BUY IT on Switch
    From this day I'm going to avoid any future Funcom games!    … Expand
  11. MadBert91
    Dec 28, 2019
    1
    En esta review no puedo comentar el juego, por una sencilla razón, porque es injugable su versión en Nintendo Switch. No me he encontrado con ningún juego tan pobremente optimizado como este. Estamos hablando de Diciembre de 2019, el juego parcheado sigue siendo HORRIBLE. Lo jugaré en otra plataforma.
  12. ChocoJunky
    Feb 27, 2020
    1
    I honestly love this type of games but man the graphics on the switch are hellishly bad. Shame they think this is a good port to put put to the eshop.
  13. littlestfinch
    May 7, 2020
    6
    I wanted to love Mutant Year Zero. I do love the cast of characters you get to play with. I enjoyed the world and setting quite a bit as well. I love xcom a lot and was hoping this would scratch that itch on the Switch. I don't have too many complaints about graphics, yea they're a bit muddy, but for me, this didn't contribute to my dissatisfaction with this game.

    Overall I could just    I wanted to love Mutant Year Zero. I do love the cast of characters you get to play with. I enjoyed the world and setting quite a bit as well. I love xcom a lot and was hoping this would scratch that itch on the Switch. I don't have too many complaints about graphics, yea they're a bit muddy, but for me, this didn't contribute to my dissatisfaction with this game.

    Overall I could just not get into it. I think in large part because it felt sort of empty and unrewarding. The gameplay is challenging and aside from the satisfaction of figuring out how to clear a map successfully, it doesn't give you that positive reinforcement to continue to push forward in-game. Perhaps it's just my taste, but I wanted more gear or more opportunities to upgrade gear. If not that, then I want more meaningful upgrades, but wow did I not feel like that was happening. Gear upgrades were at least better than the skill trees which I found to be extra lacking. I felt like the difficulty of the game continues to rise throughout and your characters do not feel like they keep up with that in a meaningful way.

    I know some people out love games to be super extremely difficult, but I find that a tiresome. That's why options like new game+ exist. I want a challenge but I don't want to feel like I'm smashing into a wall repeatedly with little to no forward progress and that's what I felt like was happening here.

    Maybe I'll pick it up again one day alongside a guide.    … Expand
  14. Or__SO
    Aug 27, 2020
    1
    Totally to avoid on Nintendo Switch. Bad porting, bad graphics. Cannot tell if the objects on the ground are stones or collectibles. Just a bunch of pixels put all together.
  15. mikest
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    Really great story, stealth and turn based battles. Probably the best turn based game on the Switch, at least that I have played. Though the graphics quality doesn't come close to the PC, I would say this is a very solid port and I enjoyed playing it for 20+ hours. It also includes all the PC DLC so you can keep going. I didn't find the first DLC to be that amazing so I dropped off afterReally great story, stealth and turn based battles. Probably the best turn based game on the Switch, at least that I have played. Though the graphics quality doesn't come close to the PC, I would say this is a very solid port and I enjoyed playing it for 20+ hours. It also includes all the PC DLC so you can keep going. I didn't find the first DLC to be that amazing so I dropped off after the main quest but maybe I'll come back again soon.

    Don't believe the reviews complaining about performance as that must have been solved in an update.    … Expand
  16. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    1
    Dec 28, 2019

    En esta review no puedo comentar el juego, por una sencilla razón, porque es injugable su versión en Nintendo Switch. No me he encontrado con ningún juego tan pobremente optimizado como este. Estamos hablando de Diciembre de 2019, el juego parcheado sigue siendo HORRIBLE. Lo jugaré en otra plataforma.
  17. Diamond_King
    Mar 24, 2023
    0
    It's just garbage. It is unbearable to play, it is impossible to see anything, where is the enemy and where is just a stone. I feel sorry for every cent, it's unplayable. Piece of wild boar

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#95 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#34 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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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
  1. 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.
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  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.
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  3. 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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