Geneforge 1 - Mutagen (2021)

- Developer
- Spiderweb Software
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 437 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 27 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow-burn, tactical fantasy RPG where you carefully summon and command creatures to survive a mysterious, isolated island.
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What players say
Players praise the unique setting and creature-shaping mechanics, but note tedious inventory management and slow progression. The remaster improves the original, though some find the retro graphics and lack of music off-putting.
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