Umurangi Generation
May 19, 2020
Umurangi Generation is a first person photography game in the shitty future. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa off the back of an impending crisis you are a courier for the Tauranga Express. Throughout the game you will unlock a variety of lenses and equipment. Unique and expressive grading system Each photo …
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Critic Reviews (15)
Graphics
80.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
65.0
"Under its bleak red skies, Umurangi Generation is scrappy at times, but it&s;s also a bold photography sandbox game that isn&s;t afraid to fill each frame of your lens with stark warnings of a world at crisis point. It&s;s more …"
Read original review"While not the definitive way to play Umurangi Generation, this is still a stunning game. With a unique vision of the future, informed in part by current times, it has a strong message, delivered with fascinating gameplay and unique style. …"
Read original review"An acute reflection of recent crises, Umurangi Generation is an excellent glimpse into a dystopian future that&s;s looming all too close."
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85.0
Gameplay
88.0
Story
70.0
"Photography opens up a complex world of timely, timeless narrative."
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85.0
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35.0
Story
70.0
"Umurangi Generation is a game with a lot of worthwhile things to say but the miserable state of optimization in the Special Edition make this Switch rerelease an experience which is difficult to recommend. Although the inclusion of the previously …"
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85.0
Gameplay
92.0
Story
78.0
"Umurangi Generation is one of the most important games of the modern era. It captures young people&s;s current anxieties in a masterful way, and allows you to approach them in your own way through taking and editing pictures. It&s;s powerful …"
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95.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
80.0
"Umurangi Generation&s;s vibrant ambience validates the rebellion of its doomed youth culture. It also renders the player a transient witness to a surging tragedy. Umurangi Generation&s;s key is its camera, as it allows its protagonist and its player the agency …"
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85.0
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70.0
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40.0
"[Umurangi Generation&s;s] unfolding story, unnerving setting and atmosphere, hip soundtrack, and simple breezy gameplay are enough to make this an adventure that stands out amidst its indie peers."
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75.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
75.0
"Get in touch with your inner artist and explore the vibrant but foreboding world of Umurangi Generation. View a dystopian city through your choice of lens - and either challenge yourself by rushing through your bounties, or explore the meticulous …"
Read original review"You should play this game because it’s a good game, and could actually teach you something about photography. But if you looked at the last year and felt ambivalent about it all, maybe there’s a lot more you can learn …"
Read original review"Umurangi Generation is a stirringly unique look at the end of the world. It’s a creative toolbox that presents you with an endless stream of inspiration. It’s a story that resonates deeply with the world we live in. It’s a …"
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85.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
95.0
"Umurangi Generation: Special Edition is a thrilling dive into a world on the brink of collapse, and a singular gaming experience that will stick with you long after you put it down, made only better by the included DLC and …"
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92.0
Gameplay
78.0
Story
68.0
"Although the subject matter is dark, the tone is devastating, and the outlook initially bleak, I firmly believe that anyone over the age of 12 should play this game. Many will cite Animal Crossing: New Horizons as their game of …"
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95.0
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85.0
Story
90.0
"A compelling mission to locate and photograph a series of images in a Māori-influenced world under occupation"
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30.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
70.0
"It&s;s still enjoyable to play on Switch, but you do have to deal with compromises in both handheld and docked mode. However, look past these issues and you&s;ll find a unique indie photography game that stands on its own and …"
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