Mutant Mudds review (PC)

Oftentimes, baddies are placed in tricky positions that require you to focus on simultaneously jumping across spike-infested gaps and shooting down your foes. There are other times when the enemies shoot projectiles at you, which makes navigating certain areas even more fiendish. But despite the constant challenges that Mutant Mudds throws your way, the difficulty is never cheap. This game is fair, and if you just observe your surroundings, you'll be able to clear any level.

Mutant Mudds is an absolutely lovely game because it requires you to master it. You can't expect to breeze through the entire experience, because doing so will result in failure. Instead, you need to approach each stage with caution. You have to be ready for anything and just be good at what you're doing. That's right, if you play Mutant Mudds, you need to be good at it. It's not often we see skill as one of the requirements for getting through a game, so it's great that Renegade Kid wasn't afraid to create a world that pushes the player to actually try hard.

Scattered throughout each of the levels are collectible diamonds. You can collect 100 in each level, and if you want to have access to some weapon and jetpack upgrades, you're definitely going to want to snag as many diamonds as you can. If you're worried (or hoping) that these upgrades will make the game easier, you don't even need to take that into consideration, because Mutant Mudds stays challenging even if you have a better jetpack or long-range water cannon.

Mutant Mudds on the PC features 20 challenging levels, each of which has a hidden stage for Max to discover. Upon clearing all 40 stages, you gain access to the special Grannie levels, which star, you guessed it, Max's adorable grandma. These 20 stages are some of the toughest in the game, and you'll need to employ all of your platformer mastery if you intend on getting through them.

While Mutant Mudds on the PC obviously can't offer stereoscopic visuals like the original eShop version, it's still a bright and colorful platformer rife with awesome pixelated graphics. The game even has some levels that pay homage to the original Game Boy and Virtual Boy, which is ridiculously rad. Mutant Mudds doesn't just look old school. Renegade Kid did an incredible job producing a chiptune-heavy soundtrack for the game. I felt like I was enjoying a NES classic the entire time I was playing.

Mutant Mudds is one of the most delightful 2D platformers to come along this year. It boastfully provides an experience that's taken right out of the '80s. Mutant Mudds is, for all intents and purposes, a retro gamer's dream come true. If you haven't played the original eShop version, don't deprive yourself of this stunningly amazing old school-inspired adventure. The world of Mutant Mudds is one you'll want to return to again and again, partially because you're going to love it, but also because it's probably going to take several tries to get through most of the levels.

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Max Payne 3 Disorganized Crime DLC review

Gun fights don't just take place outdoors, though. Hoboken Rooftops allows you to enter the interior of what's left of Max's apartment complex, and it's rich with tight turns and narrow corridors. It can really make for some tough close quarters combat, and if you want to succeed, you'll have to be alert at all times and expect enemies around every corner. While the Hoboken rooftops map is certainly plenty of fun, it should be noted that all the tight squeezes can cause a bit of frustration, especially if the same guy keeps gunning you down repeatedly. While not as impressive as the previously released downloadable maps, Hoboken Rooftops is still a solid battleground that's worth returning to.

The other additions included in the Disorganized Crime add-on are exclusively linked to the single-player Arcade Mode. First, you've got the Exploding Rounds option which will totally make you feel like a badass. Hey, Max has always been known for blasting fools with no remorse. Why not throw in some explosive ammo that detonates the moment it hits the enemy? You can also toggle Incendiary Rounds, which will cause your targets to go down in flames. Again, totally badass. Of course, if you want a real challenge, you can now access the Limited Ammo option, which makes it harder to come across weapons and rounds.

Lone Wolf AI is another new modifier, and it makes the opposition increasingly aggressive. Gun-wielding thugs will charge at you, adding to the already tense gameplay and atmosphere of Max Payne 3. Then there's the new Headshots Only feature, which, you guessed it, forces you to pick enemies off by putting a bullet in their heads. If this sounds tough, that's because it is. Adding to the high level of challenge is Old School Mode, which takes inspiration from the classic Max Payne games and requires you to play without the ability to take cover or zoom while aiming. You know, just like the good ol' days!

Wrapping up this free DLC is the new Noir Mode. This option lets you play Arcade Mode in black-and-white, adding a classic vibe to the game that's really cool. Because the story of Max Payne 3 is so dark and gritty, it's awesome having the chance to experience it in black-and-white. Unfortunately, this graphical option is restricted to Arcade Mode, which is kind of a bummer. It should be noted, however, that there's currently a glitch that allows you to play any other mode, be it single-player or multiplayer, in black-and-white once you exit Arcade Mode. Whether Rockstar will address this is unknown at the moment, but if it does, here's hoping the company adds an official black-and-white setting to the single-player campaign.

Disorganized Crime is the second free DLC pack that's been released for Max Payne 3. The first was the Gorilla Warfare Pack which added some great new items for multiplayer. This recent add-on, however, throws in a brand new multiplayer map, some cool Arcade Mode modifiers, and a sweet graphics option. If you're a Max Payne 3 player, don't hesitate to give this content pack a download. Again, it's free, so there's absolutely no good reason to miss out on all these new features.

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Mutant Mudds review (PC)

Oftentimes, baddies are placed in tricky positions that require you to focus on simultaneously jumping across spike-infested gaps and shooting down your foes. There are other times when the enemies shoot projectiles at you, which makes navigating certain areas even more fiendish. But despite the constant challenges that Mutant Mudds throws your way, the difficulty is never cheap. This game is fair, and if you just observe your surroundings, you'll be able to clear any level.

Mutant Mudds is an absolutely lovely game because it requires you to master it. You can't expect to breeze through the entire experience, because doing so will result in failure. Instead, you need to approach each stage with caution. You have to be ready for anything and just be good at what you're doing. That's right, if you play Mutant Mudds, you need to be good at it. It's not often we see skill as one of the requirements for getting through a game, so it's great that Renegade Kid wasn't afraid to create a world that pushes the player to actually try hard.

Scattered throughout each of the levels are collectible diamonds. You can collect 100 in each level, and if you want to have access to some weapon and jetpack upgrades, you're definitely going to want to snag as many diamonds as you can. If you're worried (or hoping) that these upgrades will make the game easier, you don't even need to take that into consideration, because Mutant Mudds stays challenging even if you have a better jetpack or long-range water cannon.

Mutant Mudds on the PC features 20 challenging levels, each of which has a hidden stage for Max to discover. Upon clearing all 40 stages, you gain access to the special Grannie levels, which star, you guessed it, Max's adorable grandma. These 20 stages are some of the toughest in the game, and you'll need to employ all of your platformer mastery if you intend on getting through them.

While Mutant Mudds on the PC obviously can't offer stereoscopic visuals like the original eShop version, it's still a bright and colorful platformer rife with awesome pixelated graphics. The game even has some levels that pay homage to the original Game Boy and Virtual Boy, which is ridiculously rad. Mutant Mudds doesn't just look old school. Renegade Kid did an incredible job producing a chiptune-heavy soundtrack for the game. I felt like I was enjoying a NES classic the entire time I was playing.

Mutant Mudds is one of the most delightful 2D platformers to come along this year. It boastfully provides an experience that's taken right out of the '80s. Mutant Mudds is, for all intents and purposes, a retro gamer's dream come true. If you haven't played the original eShop version, don't deprive yourself of this stunningly amazing old school-inspired adventure. The world of Mutant Mudds is one you'll want to return to again and again, partially because you're going to love it, but also because it's probably going to take several tries to get through most of the levels.

For a bunch of indie game and burrito talk, follow @thesanchezdavid on Twitter.

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