Recording summary · May 2021
Why i HATE Biomutant
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Overview
Daniel reviews the PC game Biomutant after several hours of play, advising viewers against buying it due to repetitive combat, early drawn-out boss encounters, unrewarding puzzles and platforming, an environmental activist story, and instant drowning mechanics, ultimately awarding it a 2.8 out of 10 score.
Biomutant is a third-person action RPG where players control a bipedal furry mammal equipped with a sword and gun in a colorful world blending comic book and anime visual styles, driven by a narrative centered on radioactive environmental contamination and mutated creatures.
Themes
Biomutant gameplay mechanics, including RPG stat progression altering character physique, hack-and-slash combat, immediate boss encounters, platforming, and puzzles.
Storyline elements concerning environmental catastrophe and radioactive toxic mutation.
Visual aesthetics combining comic book elements with Japanese anime styles.
Swimming limitations that cause rapid drowning and checkpoints resets, leading to player frustration.
Developments
Daniel plays Biomutant for a couple of hours prior to his review.
Daniel rage-quits Biomutant after repeated deaths caused by attempting to swim.
Uncertainties & gaps
The exact species of the furry mammal protagonist, whether a rat, cat, or other mammal, remains uncertain.
Whether choosing a spellcasting playstyle grants specific ranged magical abilities, and whether additional upgrades, abilities, and weapons appear later in the game.