Biomutant - kung-fu action RPG

[chronic lumbago]

 

 

Release date: 2018

 

"Here's a first look at the Biomutant gameplay from developers Experiment 101. It's due for release in 2018 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

 

BIOMUTANTs unique design lets players change their characters abilities and appearance with powerful mutations, bionic prosthetics and weapons. Grow claws, sprout wings, or attach a robotic leg - each choice will impact the way your hero plays in real-time combat that blends melee martial arts and firearms.

 

Set in an imaginative post-apocalyptic universe, BIOMUTANT is a kung fu fable filled with fantastic creatures to discover, dangerous factions to navigate, and colorful worlds to explore with mechs, paragliders, balloons, mounts, jet skis and more"

 

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Thoughts? The game has been leaked a few days ago in a german magazine, was labeled as a kung-fu open world action RPG. It looks unique and I'm totally digging how we play as creatures or human-animals, which reminds me of Beyond Good & Evil.

Gameplay seems to be melee focused with some gunplay and having our own robots.

 

So, if anyone has more info on this game, feel free to share! I'm quite curious. Haven't played a THQ title in ages, since Red Faction. It looks promising and I like the vibe. I like how the first trailer isn't cinematic and shows glimpses of gameplay instead.

It doesn't look heavenly exciting yet but at least they show you early footage just as it is.

Edited August 22, 2017 by fashion

[Creed Bratton]

It looks unique and fun. I dig it.

[feckyerlife]

this game looks very promising. kinda getting a beyond good and evil vibe.

 

 

Edited August 23, 2017 by feckyerlife

[BLOOD]

Looks cool. At $500 million in market cap I think THQ Nordic could be acquired soon (looking at Ubisoft ).

Edited August 23, 2017 by BLOOD

[chronic lumbago]

 

What can I say? It looks pretty damn solid so far. Looks like I game I could spend hundreds of hours on, like Skyrim.

 

Buuut

 

1. What the hell is up with that voice constantly telling you what's going on and what's happening? Why does every new enemy encounter tell you exactly how to beat the enemy or tell you the danger on-screen?

 

"Good, you found something."

"Kaboom!"

"Throws stuff" (on-screen popup)

 

Jesus christ, shut the f*ck up!

 

2. Just how open is the open world? It doesn't feel very open so far, more like going from small area to corridor to another small area. I'm worried it's not as open as Skyrim, for example.

 

The character creator looks great though and the gameplay reminds me of Devil May Cry. Not a DMC fan but the combat was always interesting.

 

I'm so creating this guy

https://imgur.com/CzRBljw?r

 

 

I swear to god, if that stupid voice makes it into the final game and you won't be able to turn it off, I'm not buying.

Edited August 24, 2017 by fashion

[chronic lumbago]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-09-05-biomutant-will-let-you-choose-how-much-narration-you-want

 

THANK GOD

 

My major issue is resolved. I'll keep my eye on this after all. Not many of you are interested huh?

[Turan]

So this is releasing on tuesday. Tomorrow we will be getting the reviews. 

 

I'm very curious about this one. It does look like the type of game I'd enjoy, but I don't know the developers so my purchasing decision will depend entirely on the reviews. 

[Is this The Guy?]

I get off work Wednesday morning and already bought mine downloading as we speak so hopefully if I’m not too too tired I can get in some playing time as soon as I get home.  Game looks exciting.

[Candy_Licker]

Beware before buying. Early reviews suggest it's a disappointment.

[Turan]

Sounds like it is something between mediocre and decent. Certainly doesn't seem like it would be worth the full price they're asking for. Looks like I'll pass on this for now. 

[Jason]

Sounds like it has some brief moments of genuine greatness mixed in with a whole load of dated open world tropes and repetitive quest and puzzle design, plus it seems like they've went balls to the walls with weapons and skills and all that to the point that there's so many that it's on the wrong side of "quality > quantity".

 

It has Games Pass in a few months written all over it, basically.

[lndex]

 

[Is this The Guy?]

Cancelled my pre order.  Wouldn’t usually be bothered by reviews but looks like they’re leaning significantly towards disappointing.  Going to see what happens down the line and get it at a cheaper price. 

 

These reviews do however really make me want to try Horizon Zero Dawn.

[lndex]

If that is truly the case of it perhaps hitting gamepass later on down the line. Then i'll wait, aye.