Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 86 Ratings

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  • Summary: A tactical adventure game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Dec 9, 2018
    100
    Mutant Year Zero’s robust gameplay elements blend together magnificently well, collectively sitting on a story backdrop that’s intriguingly desperate, yet oddly comedic at just the right times. The game’s openness encourages experimentation and daring, with no shortage of lore and rewards dished out to keep its pace at a steady flow. The end result makes for one of the best tactical adventures of the gen.
  2. God is a Geek
    Dec 10, 2018
    85
    A unique, good-looking, intense experience that's more than worthy of existing in the same genre as an illustrious classic like XCOM.
  3. MondoXbox
    Dec 17, 2018
    85
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Even enriches and rejuvenates a classic formula with a compelling narrative structure, an original exploration gameplay and a very good stealth component, delivering a game every lover of turn-based tactics should try.
  4. TheXboxHub
    Dec 24, 2018
    80
    For fans of XCOM and turn-based gaming in general then Mutant Year Zero: Road to Edenis definitely worth a look, especially if you are an Xbox Game Pass owner. The combat is satisfying and even though it isn’t you pulling the trigger directly, you can feel the impact each one makes.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 27, 2019
    80
    A beautifully fettled, deeply tactical XCOM-alike that has a shot at cult-classic status.
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  6. The Digital Fix
    Jan 2, 2019
    80
    Smart tweaks to an aging formula, fun characters and an excellent new stealth element more than make up for a disappointing by-the-numbers premise. A true sleeper hit.
  7. XBLA Fans
    Jan 2, 2019
    60
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a clever take on the turn-based RPG, blending it with freeform exploration in a way that feels natural and satisfying. It’s unfortunate that the rest of the game can’t match the well-realized concept, giving off the sense of a great execution that wasn’t fully baked. For the genre, it’s a surprisingly bite-size experience that, while may not be the most friendly to newcomers, fans should definitely check out.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Beerlover999
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Great turn based game with awesome humor. Only negative is that the game could be a little longer.
  2. rubensmiranda
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Mutant Year Zero is an incredible and compelling game for anyone who enjoys XCOM. The game improved some mechanics in relation to XCOM,Mutant Year Zero is an incredible and compelling game for anyone who enjoys XCOM. The game improved some mechanics in relation to XCOM, especially the map's exploration.… Expand
  4. piuspratik
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    Solid presentation. I played the game on hard mode, took me around 12-14 hours, and immediately started another round on very hard + iron modeSolid presentation. I played the game on hard mode, took me around 12-14 hours, and immediately started another round on very hard + iron mode (after all the learning from the first playthrough). To truly experience this game at its best, I would recommend a second playthrough on that mode.

    Story is not perfect, but good enough to keep your engaging. The presentation, characters and the gameplay is where the game shines the most. I gave 25 or so hours overall on the game, and all that time was well spend.    … Expand
  5. xdragon13
    Dec 23, 2018
    8
    In my opinion the game is fun and has compelling story. The art and atmosphere is quite nice. There are a few thing that i did findIn my opinion the game is fun and has compelling story. The art and atmosphere is quite nice. There are a few thing that i did find annoying.For example you can buy items, but are not able to sell the ones you are not using. The other thing was difficulty it a bit unbalance. The game is still fun and people should give it a shot if the like turn base tactical games.… Expand
  6. cyklopPL
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    A solid 8/10.
    Deducted from a 9/10 due to several bugs that I encountered, one causing me to restart the whole system. Might be patched now.    A solid 8/10.
    Deducted from a 9/10 due to several bugs that I encountered, one causing me to restart the whole system. Might be patched now.

    Otherwise the game is a joy if You like XCOM turned based games.
    It looks very good when it comes to the graphics, but lets be honest - the strength of this title is in the gameplay.
    Enemies are well balanced, and teammates diversified enough.
    The game does end quicker that I would like it to, but it is still an interesting journey.
    Highly recommended    … Expand
  7. Storydrivengame
    Aug 20, 2019
    8
    One of the great things about game pass is when the service introduces you to genres you rarely play. In mutant year zero's case, turn basedOne of the great things about game pass is when the service introduces you to genres you rarely play. In mutant year zero's case, turn based strategy was something I've rarely dabbled with. Even if you aren't a fan of the genre i recommend you give Mutant Year Zero a chance, as I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! Just moments into this game you're immediately introduced to interesting characters and a unique post-apocalyptic world that you almost instantly want to dive into!
    Overall the game isn't perfect but well worth a chance, especially if you have game pass!    … Expand
  8. Teverion
    Dec 27, 2018
    2
    Your chance to hit is 1-2-3-4 (25% 50% 75% 100%) / Enemy chance is 100% all the time. Nice garbage

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