Biomutant Review (Xbox Series S)

by Jim Smale · September 22, 2022

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> Our Biomutant Review has us playing the game where 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…

Biomutant Review Pros:

Beautiful graphics.
17GB download size.
1000 Gamerscore.
Full HDR support.
Free upgrade for the Xbox One version.
Achievements and saves can be transferred over from the previous version.
Action adventure gameplay.
Graphics settings – Quality (1440p/30fps), Quality unlocked (1440p/uncapped fps) a d performance (1080p/60fps).
Can rebind controls.
Accessibility options – subtitles, subtitles size, QTE auto complete, auto advance dialogue, quick menu toggle, subtitle background/color, and opacity.
Camera settings – field of view slider, motion blur, camera shake, depth of field and player auto adjust the view.
Game settings – Hud on/off, scale slider, quest markers, damage numbers, enemy indicators, comic book effects, remove waypoint when near, compass on/off, and rotate compass with a view.
Five save slots.
Four difficulties – Easy, medium, hard and extreme.
Character creator has six breeds each with unique stats, adjust your genetic structure by tweaking stats, choose genetic resistance (radioactivity/heat/biohazard/cold), customize your fur and markings, and choose colors of fur and detail.
Five character classes – Dead eye, Commando, PSI freak, Saboteur, and Sentinel.
Opening and ongoing tutorial pop-ups.
Choose your alignment at the start to decide if you go light or dark.
Excellent voice works especially the narrator/translator.
Has a storybook feel.
Your character is shown in the cutscenes.
In-game cutscenes.
Full photo mode support.
3rd person perspective.
Combat is cool as shit with a wide range of combos, cool slo-mo, and a dodge system to trigger a slowdown.
Loot chests and health packs can be found.
Full loot system complete with rarity levels, ability to scrap them and you get an instant pop-up of the stats.
Earn EXP and level up to get a 10-point increase in a chosen attribute and 1 point to put into the skill tree to get new abilities.
Quick select wheel for item management.
Setup five outfits which is a fancy way of saying loadouts.
Full item management system.
Save and load when you want.
Enemies can drop loot and be looted.
The melee system is a lot like the Arkham style where you effortlessly jump between enemies to keep a combo going.
Slight puzzle elements.
The stamina system is in play for running and jumping.
A lot of fun to play.
Locations are big enough so that you can freely explore and find secrets.
Bioblobs drop from canisters and Morks (enemies) and these are used to unlock mutations.
Rotation puzzles are hidden around for bonus rewards, you have a set amount of rotations but you can increase them with your intellect stat.
Strong platforming pedigree.
Parry attacks to stun the enemy but also launches them into the air for more aerial combo action.
Multiple choice encounters.
Beautiful locations and vistas.
Signposts uncover a small portion of the map and act as fast travel points.
PSI points are earned by interacting with captives and shrines and using them to unlock new powers and abilities.
You are constantly getting choices from which route to take to help people to more game-orientated ones like which sides or tribes to side with that can impact the story.
Collect resources, and craft new weapons and gear.
Go back in time with memory set pieces.
MKTon is something you get later on, there are unique loot drops to find in order to upgrade it.
Hazard zones are self-contained areas were breathing the air kills you but it has safe spaces, it’s a blend of platforming and racing against time.
Main story missions along with many side missions you can find and trigger.
Full mission management.

Biomutant Review Cons:

Cannot skip all the cutscenes.
A lot to take in initially.
The ranged combat goes wonky at times, especially with lock-on.
Occasional clipping.
Pausing when the pad is vibrating causes it to continuously vibrate.
The menus look clear but are actually quite clunky and slow.
So much to take in.
Time-consuming achievements.
The camera goes a bit crazy in fights.

Biomutant:

Official website

Developer: Experimental 101

Publisher: THQ Nordic

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Xbox

8/10
Graphics - 8/10
8/10
Sound - 8/10
8/10
Accessibility - 8/10
8/10
Length - 8/10
9/10
Fun Factor - 9/10

8.2/10

Summary

Biomutant is a game I missed the first time round, Biomutant is an action RPG with many layers to it all. You start off as one of a handful of classes, and you then explore at will in a world that is vast and houses many secrets. What I really like about the game is how it starts off feeling quite stubborn in its way it introduces everything to you but it opens up into a game that can rival many big-name games in the genre. The world is very enticing, you do have some fencing off but it is honestly not a thing. The combat is fast and loose but again over time, it does get a bit tighter, even more so depending on your class choice. No for me Biomutant is a game that surprised me and continues to do so with colorful characters l, a great line of unlocks and the general pacing that lends itself well to the story being told. Go into Biomutant and give yourself over because it’s a rough start but it smooths over.