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Review of Mutant Football League on PS4

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Jan 2018
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 19 Jan 2018
Genre: Sports
Developer: Digital Dreams Entertainment
Publisher: Digital Dreams Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome to the chaotic world of "Mutant Football League," where 'playing dirty' takes on a new dimension! This isn't just your typical football game; it's like someone threw traditional sports, a horror movie, and a cartoon into a blender and hit 'puree' on high. If you're here for some clean-cut strategy and sportsmanship, you might want to take a detour-because in this mutant-infested gridiron, it's all about survival of the fittest (or the most ridiculous).

Gameplay

At its core, 'Mutant Football League' is a love letter to the 90s classic 'Mutant League Football'. It throws you into a carnage-rich battlefield, where 7-on-7 games don't just mean scoring touchdowns-they mean avoiding buzzsaws, landmines, and, let's be honest, the occasional flying football player. Forget what you've learned about fair play; this is a game where you've got the chance to bribe referees and use chainsaws to slice your way through the opposition. Yes, you read that right. The gameplay is intense, often requiring quick reflexes and an appetite for chaos. Players will need to employ a mix of strategic thinking and ninja-like prowess (or maybe just some kind of mutant-derived dexterity) to navigate the field filled with not only your average opponents but freaks of nature like BruiserBots and Rampaging Werewolves. When you're not busy dodging traps designed to ruin your day, you have to react fast enough to either throw a bomb (not an actual bomb, though you wish it were) or a pass to your wide receiver, who may or may not be a Skeletal Deadhead that just lost his arm in a previous play. Each character comes with unique abilities that emphasize the importance of picking your team wisely. Want to harness the tireless stamina of a mutant-human, or the sheer brute force of a Hell-Spawned Demon? The choice is yours! But beware-make the wrong moves, and you could end up creating a tombstone in the middle of the field where you'd much rather score a touchdown. This game is all about adapting on the fly and expecting the unexpected while trying not to die of laughter or disgust-or worse, both.

Graphics

Visually speaking, 'Mutant Football League' doesn't try to be serious, and frankly, why should it? The graphics are cartoonishly grotesque, a mix of vibrant colors and character designs that are just silly enough to make you chuckle while simultaneously remembering you're about to face off against a squad of psychotic monsters. Each stadium feels alive, with wild fans cheering you on (or jeering, because they're total marks) and danger lurking behind every corner of the field. The animations pop with a slapstick flair, from players throwing themselves onto explosions to referees being hilariously bribed with dubious amounts of cash or snacks. Above all, the aesthetics perfectly capture the whimsical violence that embodies the mutant football experience. This is what 'NFL Blitz' would look like if it had a serious identity crisis, ran off to join a circus, and came back decked out in freak show costumes.

Conclusion

In 'Mutant Football League', you're not just competing for glory; you're vying against the relentless carnage of mutant football-where touchdowns might get you points, but surviving the league's craziness gets you respect. It requires a unique skill test involving both strategy and sheer guts (and maybe a good developer's guide to disarm all the traps). Whether you're here for the hilarious puns on player names (Bomb Shady, anyone?) or the over-the-top play style, there's something for every kind of player. Long story short, if you're looking for an electrifying, chaotic, and utterly insane football experience, 'Mutant Football League' is your ticket. Ultimately, it might not be for those who cling to conventional sports, but for anyone ready to embrace the madness and mayhem with a hearty laugh-this game is a touchdown! So grab your controller, select your mutant, and get ready to "play dirty" in the most fantastical field of carnage imaginable!

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