![]() The World Tree, the gigantic behemoth that lies at the very center of your map, is the last defense of the planet against the ravages of pollution, and the rise of gigantic beasts know as the Worldeaters.įrom the earliest moments of the game you are given the option to try and save the world, or help bring it all down. Many years have passed since humans inhabited Earth, and the planet has been reclaimed by all manners of anthropomorphic creatures who have been changed by the toxins that leeched into the water, soil, and all living things. In Biomutant you play as an outsider who has risen from the depths to re-join the New World on the surface a world that is teetering on the brink of catastrophe because of the severe environmental impact of the Toxonol Corporation. As critics, is it imperative that we point out technical flaws and shortcomings, while simultaneously iterating the successes and high-points of a game, but sometimes what gets lost in the quest to be critical is the pure and simple goal of what games are supposed to be: fun. It is important to understand where Biomutant comes from, but as reviewers we have to focus on the whole product in its final form, and not take into account things like it’s development path - which admittedly was a tumultuous one - when we are reviewing the full release. While I won’t directly speak to any points that were raised by others, I will touch on some of the themes throughout my review which I felt were somewhat unfairly thrust upon Experiment 101 and Biomutant. With this in mind, I felt that for a game like Biomutant it was important to address in a roundabout way some of the criticism, which verged more on nit-picking in some cases, that has occurred surrounding the launch. You are able to see what other outlets and journalists have thought about the game, but it is important to not become mired in other opinions that may impact your own. Featuring an exceptionally versatile and free-flowing combat system that truly lives up to it’s kung-fu aspirations, tied together with a thoughtful narrative that is as engaging and it is impactful, Biomutant truly excels in every area.īeing one of the post-launch reviews is a double-edged sword. The contrast of the bright watercolour-styled environmental palette against the post-apocalyptic landscape creates a beautiful juxtaposition and sprawls into a world just begging to be explored. ![]() ![]() Unsurprisingly to this reviewer, Biomutant hits all the notes, providing an engaging and unique take on the post-apocalyptic genre.īiomutant is an open-world kung-fu action RPG that absolutely oozes personality from the moment you begin your adventure. In our usual vein, Scholarly Gamers is going to cut through all of the noise and critiques, many which had little to do with the finished product itself, to give you our in-depth and spoiler-free analysis of Biomutant. Title: Biomutant Released On: Genre: RPG, Action-Adventure Reviewed On: Xbox Series X Also Available On: PlayStation 5/4, PC, Xbox One Developer: Experiment 101 Publisher: THQ Nordic MSRP: $59.99 USD / $59.99 CADĪfter an extended development, the premiere title from fledgling indie developer Experiment 101 is in our hands, and it has released to some of the most varied reviews we’ve seen in a while. ![]()
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