Biomutant Reviews
The extreme focus on exploration and a good system of choices and consequences stand out in what Biomutant delivers. The title is still extremely competent in combat, in the use of different vehicles and in the creation of its universe, but there was a lack of polish in the technical part and in a more captivating story.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Biomutant's concept of a colourful post-apocalyptic kung-fu adventure is an intriguing one, and when all the pieces come together, it can be a riveting ride.
In conclusion, Biomutant may suffer some issues but it's not hard to turn a blind eye to these issues when there is such a wonderful world and fun exploration that will reward you with a lot of amazing loots.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Biomutant bites off more radioactive waste than it can chew. It's an action game with a multitude of ambitions, but none of them are fully realized. The very dated presentation and poor performance only further hamper its already weakened potential.
Biomutant is a bit rough around the edges, but it largely succeeds as a fresh action RPG experience that shouldn’t be ignored.
If you can live with the crashes or if the developers have patched it by the time you read this, then Biomutant is a rather excellent title. The open-world setting feels unique amongst other postapocalyptic titles, especially with humans being replaced by cute yet realistic-looking fuzzy animals. The world looks gorgeous but offers a ton of stuff to do with a wide variety to boot. The fighting is fluid and excellent, no matter if you're using special powers or normal weapons, and the flexibility of many of the game's elements gives it a ton of freedom compared to its contemporaries. Even in a month crowded with some legitimate heavy hitters, Biomutant is well worth playing for those looking for a good RPG.
I enjoyed my time with BIOMUTANT and I can't wait to replay the game and see how it will play out if I make just a few minor changes to some of the decisions I made throughout the game.
I name-dropped and compared quite a few games to Biomutant in this review and it is because Experiment 101 has clearly taken influences from so many games and attempted to incorporate it all into Biomutant. However, in the pursuit of taking so many concepts and creating something unique, Biomutant winds up feeling derivative and dated. It never does anything exceedingly well but also never does anything terribly bad, it simply exists in the middle and its biggest success is being an average game with a good combat system.
Biomutant is like the potato salad at a cookout. Some folks might like it and may even come back for seconds but nearly everyone else will wonder why the heck anyone would bother, especially because there's a huge stack of juicy steaks and burgers right there.
After an in-depth analysis, Biomutant emerges as an ambitious and original project – one that dares to stand apart thanks to its strong visual and gameplay identity, even if not without technical imperfections. Its true strength lies in the world building: every region tells a distinct story, from forests teeming with life to toxic swamps echoing abandonment, and villages shaped by diverse cultures and conflicts. Exploration feels alive and rewarding, further enriched by side quests and environmental challenges that deepen the game’s ecosystem. The combat and customization systems are equally compelling. The ability to combine melee attacks, ranged weapons, and mutant powers adds variety and encourages creative problem-solving. Character customization goes beyond aesthetics: mutations directly affect gameplay, supporting diverse approaches and personalized strategies. This freedom ensures that every encounter feels unique and engaging, particularly when facing challenging enemies or bosses such as the Worldeaters. Narratively, the game successfully blends fairy-tale charm with apocalyptic storytelling. The narrator lends a distinctive storybook tone, while side quests, moral choices, and faction interactions create a genuine sense of player agency. Technically, textures and animations are not always flawless, but these minor shortcomings are offset by a strong artistic direction and a distinctive aesthetic. Powered by Unreal Engine, the game maintains visual consistency and solid fidelity, impressive for a team of its size. Sound design and music significantly enhance immersion. Strategic use of silence, layered environmental sounds, and dynamic music create a living, breathing world, while directional audio and detailed combat effects make encounters feel tangible and impactful. Ultimately, Biomutant is an original, inventive, and captivating title that delivers a rare sense of freedom and experimentation. It rewards curiosity and creativity, offering hours of engaging exploration and dynamic combat. While not perfect, it exemplifies how small teams can craft unique, memorable experiences, leaving a lasting impression through both gameplay and its distinctive aesthetic and narrative identity.
Despite some caveats, Biomutant provides an extremely interesting level of customization and a world worth exploring. However, as with other titles that weren't originally planned for the Switch, it's recommended that you try it on that platform only if you don't have the opportunity to play it on others.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
There are moments where the narrator delivers some zany one-liners that do land and there’s surprisingly dark, profound, and confronting moments, especially in flashbacks, but mostly these moments fall flat. The most beautiful moments in the game for me were through the music by the talented team of composers, fantastical orchestral music with some Asian instrumental influence tied to its martial arts inspirations.
Biomutant is entirely forgettable. There are an abundance of much worse games to play on the Switch, to be sure, but there are also plenty of games that are better, so unless you just want to kill time shooting things in an open world – which, to be fair, is sometimes a wholly understandable impulse – you’re better off avoiding this one entirely.
Biomutant is strange world with plenty of action, adventure, and loot that will keep players exploring for dozens of hours.
Biomutant is an embarrassment and is one of the worst games I’ve played in probably the last decade or so. It’s a game that severely suffers from an identity crisis and doesn’t know what it wants to be. Is it an open world action game that resembles Witcher 3 mixed with fast paced hack’n’slash combat? Or is it Zelda: Breath of the Wild with an amazing sense of exploration? The answer is that its neither, its just a bad game all around.
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Biomutant for the new consoles gave an extra polish and showed us a more enjoyable way to experience the game. An interesting experience, with some good laughs along the way.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Biomutant is a fantastic open-world RPG. What's more, the environment, creatures, crafting, abilities, and plot will blow you away. I loved it, and I'm glad I waited until the next-gen update.
Overall, it’s hard to recommend Biomutant when there are so many other games doing similar things better. The narration absolutely murders any immersion or character that the game might have salvaged from its focus-grouped setting, while the gameplay mechanics just aren’t strong enough to carry the game alone. Having one of these aspects work would raise the game to a respectable middle-of-the-road Late 2021s Video Game, but failing on both leaves a world that sadly isn’t worth exploring.