Max Mustard Reviews
Max Mustard is easy to recommend for a 5-7 hours of cutesy VR platforming fun. It's lacking a little originality though, wearing its many platforming influences proudly, so whilst it's fun and has some great moments, they fail to elevate it to the status of the games that have inspired it.
Max Mustard is the PSVR 2 game I’ve been waiting for. Its clever use of perspective makes navigating Max through the rich, diverse world a delight. Each of the 40 levels introduces fresh ideas, keeping the experience surprising all the way to the end. With numerous nods to classic titles, this ode to the genre is a joy and an essential title for any PSVR 2 owner.
There is nothing revolutionary in Max Mustard, but that doesn't mean that this game isn't very well made, and very entertaining. The story is cheerfully bewildering, but the game is so familiar and comfortable, you aren't likely to care. With solid platforming mechanics, Max seems to borrow a bit of this and bit of that from other VR platformers in order to deliver a very polished experience. In a genre that is woefully underserved, Max Mustard is a breezy breath of fresh air.
If Max Mustard was a non-VR platformer, it would be excellent but add in virtual reality and you're left with an unforgettable experience.
In its current form, Max Mustard feels more like a tech demo, or a largely unfinished game. Most of the game was entertaining, but too many technical issues and in-game inconsistencies really destroy what could be an awesome game. I sincerely hope that Toast Interactive sends out some updates and bug fixes so I can give this one another go.
Are you fans of Astro Bot and disappointed by the absence of a dedicated PSVR2 game? Well, don’t worry, as Mac Mustard has done an excellent job of filling the void left by Asobi’s beloved robot. Through a carefully crafted platforming experience, both visually stunning and surprisingly fun to play, Toast Interactive’s production exudes charm and includes some truly clever gameplay ideas. The only drawback is its mild difficulty, which doesn’t detract from the quality of a VR game every headset owner shouldn’t miss.
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I would recommend Max Mustard to anyone looking for a good excuse to pick up their VR headset again.
Max Mustard is a true source of joy that is hard to find anywhere else, heightened by the full engagement of your senses only a VR headset can provide. Praising this game any longer would be a disservice to your time, which could be better spent jumping into this jolly adventure for yourself.
Max Mustard takes some of the best mechanics from our favourite platforming games and blends them together into a fantastical VR world.