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A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural…
MUTAZIONE is an adventure game where the juicy personal drama is just as important as the high-stakes adventure part of the story.
Explore the community as 15-year-old Kai as she travels to the strange and secretive community of Mutazione to care for her ailing grandfather, Nonno.
But things aren’t as simple as they seem… Nonno has other plans for Kai secrets and betrayals simmer under the friendly community’s surface and there’s a creepy bird-like figure who keeps on appearing in Kai’s dreams.
They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?
Steam User 13
The most caring and sympathetic dialogue I've read in a game. I wish this was book so I could earmark many of the lines. The audio is immensely relaxing as well.
Steam User 7
I played for 12 hours but when it came time to do the epilogue, I bailed. But I still recommend it? Idk, I guess I just thought the gardening would be a bigger focus and something I would need to tend to, but you really just need to plant them and move on. Same with exploring, I just thought with such a rich environment there would be more to explore. I kept thinking "oh NOW it's going to ramp up!" Like, the whole game felt kind of like a prologue to me.
I do think part of my disappointment is that I mainly play horror games and I found this after searching through the horror genre. So like, reasonable for me to expect it to be scary in some way. And there were parts that I was like "yeah, this could be construed as mildly chilling for a child" but this feels more like a cozy game (I'd guess, I've never played a cozy game before but this seemed like it would fit the bill). So yeah, musical gardening, 7 days, 7 gardens, cute story lines, GORGEOUS animation, and cool looking plants. If you want a nice, chill, low-stakes game then I'd recommend it.
Steam User 6
Words can't even begin to describe this game. But if I can try, it was mesmerizing, touching, and one of a kind.
It's SO much more than just a "walk around and pick up seeds and then plant them" game. Seriously. Through the main character, I felt like I was traveling to another world. The story is beautiful, the music is encapsulating, and the characters, despite most of their looks, feel so human and down to earth. I loved talking to them every chance I got. The art is jaw-dropping, the world is engaging, and the story is one to remember. I also love how the main character would journal her thoughts in her notebook, and I would always relate to her reactions to things lol.
I do have to say though, because the you'll always be longing to know what happens next, once the game is over, you might feel a bit sad. Okay, "a bit" is an understatement. You'll feel super sad. Maybe even teary like I was. You'll be heart-broken to say goodbye, but happy that you were able to live through it. At least that's how I felt. I know I'll be playing this game all over again in the future to relive its beauty.
So if you're looking for a game with intricate story, gorgeous visuals, characters that will show you what it means to be human again, and a plethora of melodious gardens that you can sit and listen to (there's a sandbox mode!!), put this game in your wishlist or give it a shot. I got this on an impulse buy during a sale and I'll never regret it.
Steam User 14
An ordinary life blossoming on the extraordinary.
The cozy warmth and affection of a fading countryside.
돌연변이 마을의 전원일기.
Steam User 7
I don't think the summary quite does this game the justice it deserves - there's so much more depth to the characters than simply "small-town drama." You'll explore loss, personal philosophies/anxieties, relationship conflict - romantic, platonic, and familial, and the general growth and rebuilding of a community that's been outcasted and torn about by so much trauma.
Mind you ALL of this is tucked into a neat little package of a point & click type of walking simulator. Time passes in a very clear way - you are free to explore as much of the world is open to you at any point during the day, without fear of missing out on a conversation or something to be seen. Each day is split into general (early) morning/afternoon/(late) night sections with clocks marking interactions that will end that point in the day. From personal experience, each day takes about an hour to complete - the first day running a bit longer. This allows for a very relaxing, casual paced gameplay that truly lets you stop and smell the flowers.
Speaking of, you'll be tasked with bringing back flora to the area. There is a mini game in the main menu that will let you dip your toes in right away, but throughout the game you'll be tasked with growing certain plants to help progress the story. And as is consistent with the rest of the game, this requires minimum upkeep and effort - no worries about having to remember to water your plants, and if you make a mistake you can remove a plant and keep the seeds you had planted.
An overall very human exploration of personal/communal feelings despite the self-described "mutant" environment.
Steam User 6
Found myself lost for words writing a review for this game. Truly an experience you have to play to fully grasp it.
Game mechanics and objectives are simple and straightforward, depicting a relaxing week of strolling around the island and just blend into the local lives.
Storyline is PHENOMENAL, with some twists and turns that got me gasped and ponder the perspectives and outlook of those living in small communities. Every character is crafted meticulously with deep LORE, best experience if you spend a little extra time talking with everyone each day, there's always new dialogues or something going on.
Music and all the background noises scratches your brain in spots you didnt know was itchy. LOVE LOVE LOVE the different vibes and melodies you can get from certain plants
Art style looks rather simple but is charming in its own way. The way the color blends/contrasts. Where each location seems to be carrying its own color scheme. The game combined music and color theory extremely well to not only create stunning visuals but also to depict character's personalities and what each location represents.
Achievement hunt For perfectionist like me, I find it rather easy to get all the achievements. When replayed, you progress quickly if you just do the objectives right away. In addtion, you get most achievements in the first run anyways if you are prone to just click on everything hahaa
Bonus You get a cool garden of your own on the main screen, fabulous background and relaxing music for when you need to do your deadlines
Concluding
Mutazione is a slice of life game, where the music, the character and the lore will keep you hooked and on your toes the whole time. Even when most days are just strolling around collecting plants, discovering locations and mingle with the locals and their routines, you can sense that there is something bigger, waiting to be uncovered. Mutazione not only captivated the players, but able to make you feel like you were a part of the community all along. Can't wait to see what awaits in Mutazione 2, the island is still mysterious and oh so charming.
p.s: broke my streak of shtposting reviews just to pour my heart out for this masterpiece
Steam User 4
Wonderful slice-of-life, point-and-click adventure game. Explore the town, talk to the mutant locals, do some gardening, and discover everyone's story. Lots of reading to do, but the dialogues are very well-made and charming. Every character is interesting in their own way and has great depth. The journal always lets you know what you have to do next so you're never left wandering around cluelessly to how you are supposed to progress the story. The soundtrack is great and matches the relaxing nature of the game, and I loved the simple yet gorgeous 2D art style.
The achievements are pretty easy, though if you want to complete them all, I'd recommend taking a look at a guide so as not to accidentally skip some missable actions you need to do for certain achievements.