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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 76 | 9 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 89 | 704 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 79 | 4 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 89% | 83 | 4 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 10 reviews sampled · 5 total reviews in window · weighted 4.9 up / 0.6 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (23)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“Mutazione is a singular title that finds its pros and cons in this peculiarity. Those looking for a traditional adventure, where the progress is also subject to the resolution of puzzles or fights, will probably be disappointed.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“With an unusual art style and even more unusual characters you’ll encounter on a remote island Mutazione just feels different than most any game I’ve played...”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The world of Mutiazone is full of life and drama, and its interesting scandal-filled story and engaging characters do a fantastic job of conveying this story in a way that leaves you genuinely invested in the characters and the island itself. Although the world can feel a little small and repetitive at times, the soundtrack and beautiful visuals ensure that the player stays entertained and longing for even more at the story's conclusion.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Mutazione is simple, but achieves what it sets out to do: tell an emotional story about community, family, and forgiveness among a memorable ensemble cast. It's relaxing, compelling, and unique. That it also looks and sounds magnificent is just the icing on the cake.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you like narrative-style adventures, like Night in the Woods and its ilk, then this is an easy recommendation. If you like strong characters then this should be a priority to play. However, if you need a little more gameplay in your games then this might not be for you.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A kind and gentle adventure that's filled with vivid life. ”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The art style, music and sound effects work very well with a story that has a specific tone with proper emotional punch but the gameplay doesn’t really give you anything to have enough motivation for reading so many dialogues that sometimes go longer than they should.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Mutazione is a great example of how games can immerse you in a world in a manner that no other medium can achieve. Whilst it doesn’t push any envelopes, it is easy to recommend to anybody who is interested in games that can get an emotional response. Don’t let the description soap opera put you off; this is a movingly, melancholic and meditative experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A game about caring that remembers us that each person seeks for help on their own terms, and that for caring first you need to be humble enought to sit down and listen.”
read full review ↗ - 73
“Has pleasantly surprised me. A story about characters and feelings in a very interesting mutant world. If you like drama, love affairs and good stories, Mutazione may be a good option.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Mutazione only took four or five hours to complete, but every moment spent with it was magical. From its extraordinary and beautiful landscape to its ordinary tales of life, love and loss, I was enraptured from start to finish.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I had an unexpectedly good time with Mutazione. I thought it was going to be more of a quirky point-and-click adventure, but it turned out to be something very different. Not that that’s a bad thing! Quite the contrary, in fact. Mutazione proved to be an unbelievably zen experience that I haven’t enjoyed since I last played Spiritfarer, which, considering how much I loved that game, is pretty high praise.”
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TheSixthAxis
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GaminGuardian
GameSpew
WayTooManyGames…and 11 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- The Penpal UpdateOct 22, 2021
- The Mutazione 7 Gardens Update Sprouts Today!Oct 22, 2020
- Mutazione comes to Linux!Feb 12, 2020
- Arabic Language Live, More on Seed SharingJan 29, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.4 NotesOct 22, 2019
- Achievements FixSep 20, 2019