Geneforge 1: Mutagen Review

Following the recent launch of Geneforge 1: Mutagen, we can check out this hefty 9/10 Turn Based Lovers review of the latest Spiderweb Software remaster and learn what’s new, what’s been changed, and whether now’s a good time to revisit Spiderweb’s magnum opus.

Here’s a couple of sample paragraphs to give you a good idea what to expect:

Mutagen is an excellent updating and reimagining of a classic CRPG, with new story, new systems, and a much-needed update of the UI and graphics. The mysteries of Sucia Island, the thrill of unlocking powerful magics, and the danger around every corner make Mutagen a gripping experience despite its methodical play. Any lover of CRPGs should play it – with some conditions.

If you’ve never played Geneforge, this is the time. The game takes up all of a modern screen now, and the combat rework has made the game much more accessible without reducing the challenge. If you’ve tried G1 in the past and couldn’t stomach the outdated UI and low resolution, Mutagen has come to save you from a Geneforgeless life. If you loved the original Geneforge games, Mutagen’s new systems provide a new way of experiencing the classic story and setting. If you loved the story in G1 but weren’t actually that excited by the way the game works, Mutagen’s mechanical reworks probably aren’t different enough to make you love playing, and I’d suggest you pass.