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Biomorph

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Release Date: April 5, 2024

Action, Fantasy, Platformers, 2D, Metroidvania, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer

A dark 2D metroidvania from Lucid Dreams Studio (authors of Legends of Ethernal). Biomorph offers an anthropomorphic cat as th main protagonist. The hero can copy the shapes and abilites of fallen enemies. It allows for them to be used both for combat and solving puzzles.

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Biomorph is an action game belonging to the metroidvania subgenre, which was created in the form of a 2D platformer. It is the work of the Canadian Lucid Dreams Studio, known for Legends of Ethernal released in 2020.

Plot

In Biomorph the player takes on the role of a creature resembling an anthropomorphic cat with large ears. We end up in the world of Ilios, divided into diverse regions, full of bizarre characters, creatures, and remnants of a fallen civilization. The protagonist traverses it, uncovering the secrets of the past, as well as rebuilding the city of Blightmoor, which thanks to our efforts becomes a home for an increasing number of creatures. By gaining knowledge about the history of Ilios, the hero discovers their own history, recovering memories that they initially did not remember.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows April 5, 2024

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch April 3, 2025

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 November 22, 2024

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S February 26, 2025

Age restrictions: 12+

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Biomorph Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i3, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Biomorph Video Game.

93%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (619)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Unique Mechanic: The biomorph system, allowing players to transform into defeated enemies, adds depth and variety to gameplay, making exploration and combat more engaging.
  • Visuals and Art Style: The hand-drawn graphics and charming cartoonish style received praise for their aesthetic appeal.
  • Quality of Life Features: The game includes robust quality-of-life features such as detailed maps, room completion indicators, fast travel options, and the ability to take screenshots for map markers, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Exploration and Level Design: Players enjoyed the vast, interconnected world filled with secrets, collectibles, and varied environments that encourage exploration.
  • Solid Controls and Gameplay: The game features responsive controls and smooth gameplay, making it enjoyable to navigate and combat enemies.
  • Decent Length: Many players found the game to be a satisfying length, allowing for around 15-30 hours of gameplay, depending on completionist tendencies.

The main cons of the game

  • Difficulty Level: Many users noted that the game is relatively easy, with most bosses and enemies presenting minimal challenge, leading to a feeling of lack of tension or stakes in gameplay.
  • Underutilized Mechanics: Some players felt that the biomorphs and other abilities were not fully leveraged throughout the game, with only a few being genuinely useful.
  • Story and Characterization: The narrative was often described as mediocre or lacking depth, with characters and dialogue not being particularly memorable or engaging.
  • Backtracking Frustrations: While the game encourages exploration, some players found the necessity to backtrack to save points to swap morphs frustrating, especially when they had the required abilities but could not use them in certain areas.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Increased Difficulty Options: Many players expressed a desire for more challenging combat and platforming elements, suggesting that the game could benefit from a higher difficulty setting or more complex enemy mechanics.
  • Enhanced Storytelling: Users suggested that the game could improve its narrative depth, with more engaging dialogue, character development, and a more cohesive story arc.
  • More Diverse Use of Biomorphs: Some players wished for the biomorph abilities to be more integral to gameplay, with more opportunities to use them in combat and traversal outside their specific biomes.
  • Unique Boss Themes: Players noted that having unique music tracks for each boss would enhance the experience, as many felt the soundtrack was forgettable.

Summary

  • Overall, while BIOMORPH is well-received for its innovative mechanics and engaging exploration, it faces criticism for its ease and narrative shortcomings, with players suggesting improvements to enhance the overall experience.

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