Mutant Mudds Super Challenge
Dec 14, 2017 9 years ago
There is only one game mode, and it is Super Challenge! With your trusty water-cannon and jetpack, guide Max through 40 levels and 5 bosses to reach your ultimate destination: the alien meteorite and source of all the mutant mudd malarkey! Each of the 5 worlds feature four uniquely challenging platforming levels with one precious water sprite and 100 gems, which all must be collected, as well as a special doorway that take you to a secret retro-inspired level. The water sprite and 100 gems in the secret levels must also be collected. In summary your objective for each world looks like this: collection 8 water sprites and 800 gems to unlock the boss door for that world. Phew! You can do it!!
What it’s like
Mutant Mudds Super Challenge delivers a dense, high-octane side-scrolling platformer experience defined by precision and relentless difficulty. You guide Max through forty distinct levels across five worlds, utilizing a water-cannon and jetpack to navigate hazardous environments filled with spikes, enemies, and environmental puzzles. The core loop revolves around strict collection mandates: securing eight water sprites and 800 gems per world to unlock boss encounters, alongside discovering secret retro-inspired stages that demand mastery of the controls. The game is structurally rigorous, offering a significant step up in challenge compared to its predecessor without introducing convoluted new mechanics. Instead, it refines existing platforming fundamentals into a bone-crunching test of skill. While the narrative is virtually nonexistent, the tone remains lighthearted and colorful, contrasting sharply with the punishing gameplay. It is a game about mastery, where success comes from learning patterns and executing flawless jumps rather than story progression.
Strong in Difficulty / ChallengeExploration / WorldGameplay / MechanicsPolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build VarietyVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The difficulty curve is steep and unforgiving; players seeking a relaxed or casual platforming experience will likely find it frustratingly punitive. · Lacks narrative depth or character development, relying entirely on mechanical purity and level design to sustain engagement.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from opencritic.com, metacritic.com, nintendoeverything.com, destructoid.com, purenintendo.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo 3DS | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 17, 201610 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 17, 201610 years ago |
| Wii U | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 18, 201610 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 26, 201610 years ago |
| PlayStation Vita | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 03, 201610 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 14, 20179 years ago |
