Biomutant Review

I want to welcome you to the world of Biomutant, a game that has spent four years in development,

with teasers popping up every so often to whet our whistles while we waited in anticipation. Published

by THQ Nordic, and developed by Experiment 101, Biomutant takes you into a post-apocalyptic world

ravished by the inhabitants before you.

Experiment 101 had worked hard to deliver a beautiful game, where the world if full of bright vibrant

colors, and locations that, while not photorealistic will transport you into the realm that Biomutant

exists in. The creatures that inhabit the world now, are something that can only be describe as a cross

between a feline and a marsupial, yet they are beautifully modeled and their fur is rendered so

beautifully, that the wind rippling through their fur can have you mesmerized for a little bit.

So, you created your biomutant, your hero, but how do you save the world you ask? You do so with a

fairly solid combat system; one that allows you to follow from the kung fu like Wushu to ranged combat

with various fire arms. The combat is fluid and flows like water, however there are some flaws I will

touch on later about the combat.

There are some draw backs to Biomutant; however, the pacing of the game seems to be that of a rushed

pace, trying to instill the fear of time running out. This does not do the game any favors as you being

rushed to complete tasks but are then told to travel and explore the world, looking for the creatures

that are killing the planet, the Worldeaters. You are also tasked in stopping a war that is breaking out

among the various tribes that inhabit your world. Another flaw, if it could be considered that, is the

narrator, he offers translation of your interaction with the other inhabitants of your world. But he can

also get very repetitive, though this can be easily fixed with an adjustment of his dialogue timing.

At the time of this writing, the combat system was patched to allow for a slight lock on system,

something that was missing from my initial play through of the game. It made the combat seem hectic

as you had to look at the enemy you wanted to attack otherwise you would miss your intended target,

unless you were using a gun.

In the end Experiment 101 has delivered a game that delivers a great tale, all be it one that is not

flawless. I strongly recommend checking out Biomutant if you already haven’t and even with its flaws,

Experiment 101 is constantly improving the quality of life in the game and making it better.

Game 2 Gamer’s Final Score: 3.5/5

Frustration Level: Mid-Low

Replay Value: Low