Underplayed Gems

ANNO: Mutationem (2022)

ANNO: Mutationem cover
Developer
ThinkingStars
Publisher
Lightning Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.0 of 5, 6,577 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A neon-drenched cyberpunk city where you explore, fight stylishly, and chat with a cyborg corgi between tense missions.

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What players say

Players love the cyberpunk pixel-art aesthetic but are split on everything else. Many find the combat unsatisfying and the controls imprecise, while others enjoy the combat and lore. The story is frequently called convoluted, clichéd, or unfinished, with side characters forgotten and a disappointing final boss. Some cite SCP influences in the worldbuilding.

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