Metamorphosis

 Xbox One
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Washington Post
    Sep 8, 2020
    80
    Video games have long trafficked in the absurd and impractical so why not extend the Kafkaesque to the medium that gave us the Mushroom Kingdom?
  2. XBLA Fans
    Aug 25, 2020
    80
    There are a few things that could be polished to make it an even greater experience, but also a few that I think need changing completely, even though I enjoyed it quite a bit. If you're after a story that ends with deep thought and self-reflection, while maintaining fun game mechanics that seem inspired by many genres, then shrink down and enjoy the ride.

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Aug 26, 2020
    7
    Metamorphosis is a first person adventure game with puzzle and platforming elements where you play as a bug. You skitter on all sixes, as youMetamorphosis is a first person adventure game with puzzle and platforming elements where you play as a bug. You skitter on all sixes, as you explore your environments, trying to reach tall, high up places, and solve puzzles. “Hey,” you might say, “it’s called Metamorphosis and you play as a bug, that sounds like something Bohemian novelist Franz Kafka wrote.” Well, you’re right. The puzzles in Metamorphosis usually involve finding the right area to be in, and the right object to manipulate. Only once or twice does Metamorphosis offer a puzzle with a clever solution, but the majority are as simple as finding out which way to move a gauge, or which button to press. There are some puzzles to be found in Metamorphosis but they’re typically very simple. For the most part, you’ll be using your legs to move contraptions backwards and forwards. There are a few more literal puzzles, but they’re extremely infrequent. The platforming is quite solid, though. The game’s most frequent challenge is that you’ll need to navigate the environment by carefully jumping on things to get around. These sections are certainly enjoyable, despite the game being in first-person.
    If you’re after a short platforming adventure with a story that will make you think just as much as the odd puzzle, you’d be wise to give Metamorphosis a try. It won't make you "Woooow this is it!" but it'll sure give you some good time on your Xbox One console.    … Full Review »
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