Biomutant

About Biomutant

Biomutant is an open-world RPG developed by Experiment 101 and published by THQ Nordic. Released on May 25, 2021, it blends post-apocalyptic survival with martial arts combat. Set in a mutated world where a plague spreads from the Tree-of-Life, players navigate divided Tribes and choose to unite or destroy them. The game offers melee, shooting, and mutant abilities, letting players shape the world’s fate. Available on PS4, PC, Xbox, and Switch, it’s a solo adventure with a focus on player choice and combat customization. The story centers on uniting or destroying the Tribes amidst a spreading plague.

Gameplay

Players control a customizable character in a large open world. Combat mixes melee strikes, ranged weapons, and mutant powers, with a combo system that rewards timing. Each Tribe has unique traits affecting interactions. Skill trees let players develop mutations, weapons, and crafting abilities. The game emphasizes exploration, with quests and hidden secrets. World reactions to your actions include alliances or conflicts with factions. Combat is fluid but can feel clunky at times. Players craft gear and mutate their character to adapt. The karma system influences the world’s response to your choices. Sessions involve fighting enemies, solving quests, and customizing loadouts.

What Players Think

Biomutant holds an IGDB score of 66.1/100 from 97 ratings. Community moods are mixed: 40% enjoy the creativity, 30% find combat issues, and 30% criticize bugs. Average playtime is around 45 hours, with most completing 60% of the main story. Reviews praise the world design and customization but note inconsistent combat and technical hiccups. One user says, “The world is amazing but fights feel unpolished.” Another mentions, “Great freedom in choices, but glitches break immersion.”

PlayPile's Take

Biomutant offers a unique RPG experience with a $39.99 price tag. 120+ achievements track progress. It suits players who like deep customization and open-world exploration. Combat has room for improvement, but the creative freedom and branching stories keep it engaging. While not flawless, its blend of martial arts and survival elements makes it worth trying for RPG enthusiasts seeking something different.

Storyline

"A plague is ruining the land and the Tree-of-Life is bleeding death from its roots. The Tribes stand divided, in need of someone strong enough to unite them or bring them all down…"