BIOMORPH Reviews

BIOMORPH is ranked in the 34th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Apr 16, 2024

Lucid Dreams Studio's Biomorph is a solid Metroidvania that should definitely scratch the itch for any fan craving more from the genre, and with a neat Kirby gimmick to boot. Its strong platforming and level design elevate Biomorph's otherwise straightforward approach to the genre, while its main issues mostly come from a desire to see the game do more with its concepts. Despite some lacking elements that do take away from the overall experience, there is nothing here that stops Biomorph from being an easy recommendation in a genre already filled with great releases.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2024

Biomorph is an inventive Metroidvania packed full of monster morphing, secrets, and some seriously helpful map ideas that'll help you find everything.

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Apr 7, 2024

As a whole, BIOMORPH doesn’t live up to the unique promise of its killer creature designs.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 3, 2024

While the game lacks polish on several occasions, it is nonetheless a valiant effort and a worthy first opus. There's no doubt that the members of Lucid Dream grew up on Super Nintendo classics, and their love for the medium is felt. Biomorph is an amalgam of influences, old and new, that doesn't always manage to reveal its own identity, but remains an interesting detour for fans of metroidvanias.

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8 / 10.0
May 18, 2024

Biomorph may not be the soulslike it was perceived to be, but it set itself apart by impressing me with its transformational mechanics, strong customizable kit and riveting sci-fi story. Like the name suggests, you can morph into your enemies gaining a new and unique moveset. It is exponentially satisfying to utilize these monster’s abilities to traverse to new areas and find secrets. The serious tone of the story has tones of lightheartedness and lore that was given the care it deserved. Biomorph is an enjoyable metroidvania with many unique qualities that I wholeheartedly recommend.

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6 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2024

In BIOMORPH, you must use your skills to explore a vast, varied world. Solve puzzles and platforming challenges, fight deadly monsters and take their shapes to use their powers. But beware – every conquered creature can come back with new and even more threatening powers. You will level-up your character, Harlo, as you fight through the vast areas around the city, collecting new abilities, mementos and blueprints. The journey will reveal surprising and alarming truths about our hero’s own origins. Steam version reviewed. Despite good visuals and a strong start, Biomorph eventually neglects its most interesting mechanic and becomes tedious. In the end, despite its best efforts, it ends up being just an average attempt at an already crowded genre.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 3, 2024

Biomorph brings a faster paced, science fiction aesthetic to the Soulsvania formula. It offers fun gameplay and an interesting piecemeal narrative despite a few mechanical rough edges.

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