Mundaun

"The folksy ambiance helps Mundaun distinguish itself from most horror indies on the market. The rough and flawed graphics work in ways the developer may not have intended and the frequent backtracking may not be for everyone. With only Curdin&s;s …"

"I love playing horror games. When I saw Mundaun spring up on my Twitter feed I was immediately captivated by its look. I knew nothing more about the game other than it had hand-drawn pencil graphics, but I needed to …"

"Undeniably odd, yet constantly willing to be accessible, Mundaun has a lot to offer anyone fond of horror and exploration."

"Mundaun is a great horror adventure game in a gorgeous hand-drawn world."

"The town of Mundaun is the perfect alpine destination; snowy ski slopes populated with avalanche mustering Yetis, unholy Scarecrows grazing in acres of farmland and twisted Beekeepers patrolling their desolate plateau. It’s a holiday for all!"

"Mundaun will attract its targeted, tiny demographic: those who can see past the dated visuals and lackluster controls. Fortunately, the hand-drawn textures might rope in a few people, and the sepia-esque colors stand out compared to other first-person adventure titles. …"

"Mundaun succeeds in taking a first-person adventure/horror game in a direction that feels unique."

"Mundaun&s;s lack of polish isn&s;t undone by its startlingly unnerving atmosphere. Gamers without an appreciation for the slow moments in games will find themselves befuddled. Everyone else might find a hidden gem."

"Mundaun is a horror adventure with a compelling mystery, all wrapped up in some well-executed horror. Unfortunately, the game is often weighed down by some of its core mechanics, such as combat and inventory management. Despite that, it’s still a …"

"Horror and originality within survival horror meet to give life to Mundaun, a true indie gem of the genre that is well worth trying."

"Unique visuals, intriguing story and setting : even if it feels technically outdated, Mundaun succeeds in making you want to solve its mysteries. But it has many issues, starting with your character&s;s slugginesh and how action and stealth can feel …"

"It all comes down to what sort of atmosphere you’re looking for. Do you want your eldritch horror to come down the pipe at a measured, careful pace? Or are you fiending for something more frantic, more relentless? I always …"

"Offering a spine-chilling and creepy setting and atmosphere, Mundaun is a great experience that doesn&s;t feel like anything I have played before. Its gameplay systems all blend together surprisingly well and it is just the right length. The strengths help …"

"Overall, Mundaun is a very worthwhile horror title, even if it may be a little rough around the edges in some areas. The compelling story mixed with the game&s;s unique aesthetic is enough to create a memorable experience that fans …"

"Ultimately, Mundaun is a creepy Switch game with creepy secrets to uncover across its creepy landscape, and it&s;s easy to recommend to fans of adventure and horror. Others who don&s;t typically play such games might just be bored to death …"

"If you&s;ve been holding off from picking up Mundaun, now is absolutely the time to jump in. Representing arguably the definitive version of a game that more people really need to play, Mundaun on PS5 brings a level of fidelity …"

"Mundaun has a great sense of style, but isn&s;t particularly scary which is a big problem for a horror game."

"The game isn&s;t above jolting you with the odd jump scare, but it&s;s far happier to politely trouble your sleep."

"Walking simulators that have horror elements are a bit of a mess on the Switch and while Mundaun has a far more interesting art style and general feel than many of the lesser examples of the genre on the system …"

"Mundaun is one of the most unique and beautiful horror games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. If you’re a fan of slow-paced and tension-filled horror games like Amnesia, you absolutely shouldn’t sleep on this one. A true labour …"

"While it&s;s impossible to paper over certain gameplay missteps, Mundaun nevertheless excels in crafting an authentic interactive folk horror."

"With its hand-drawn, off-kilter visuals, Mundaun turns even the most benign objects into something sinister. The act of actually playing it may not be a pleasure, but looking at it most certainly is. When the soundtrack crescendos and the hair-raising …"

"Mundaun has some rough edges, but solid frights wrapped around an intriguing mystery make for a respectable horror experience."

"Mundaun is definitely an achievement for Michel Ziegler, but the interesting story, fantastic presentation and the combination of many genres with different difficulty levels make Mundaun an essential game for fans of psychological and horror adventures. You&s;ll feel a certain …"

"Despite the issues thrown my way while playing Mundaun, I kept going because it had me hooked. From the opening moments, it had my attention in a vice-like grip. Some aspects of its gameplay threatened to loosen that grip from …"

"If you like your horror games to have a strong focus on exploration and a satisfying story to tell, you should come away from the surreal world of Mundaun feeling well-pleased with the experience."

"A flawed gem that’s an obvious labour of love, Mundaun combines unique hand pencilled visuals with an intriguing narrative that’ll keep you intrigued until the credits roll. It has a few issues and the game play can be a little …"

"Mundaun is a bit of a hidden gem that I hope get’s more eyes on it as a result of this upgraded Ps5 release. Despite frustrating and doing little to push the genre forward when it comes to moment-to-moment gameplay, …"

"There&s;s something here that horror enthusiasts will definitely enjoy, and even though it might not become one of your favourite horror experiences of all time, Mundaun is still a game that deserves your attention, at least for one playthrough."

"Mundaun&s;s greatest achievement is the Swiss Alps setting that&s;s brought to life with tangible vigor."

"Spend some time in the darkness and isolation of the Swiss Alps with Mundaun, the new horror game from solo dev Micahel Ziegler."

"Mundaun is one last story from Grandpa. You’ve just got to deal with some snoring now and again to get through it."

"Mundaun&s;s haunting, pencil-sketch style works wonders, but a few repetitive fetch-quests and slightly underwhelming systems hold it back."

"Mundaun is a game with such a strong and clearly structured personality that makes it exceedingly difficult not to forgive its small design and technical irregularities."