Разработчик: Lienzo
Описание
Behind Mulaka documentary series
Despite sharing a rich history and fascinatingly unique lore, the indigenous culture of northern Mexico’s Tarahumara is rarely given the spotlight it deserves. Ahead of Mulaka’s release on early 2018, we set out to do just that with the launch of a three-part video series entitled “Behind Mulaka.”
Aptly named “The Tarahumara Culture”, the series’ first chapter, available now, acts as a primer of this indigenous peoples’ history and renown. From their incredible stamina and “superhuman” long-distance running talents, to the beautifully iconic geography they call home, get a glimpse into the cultural heart that beats through Mulaka.
The second chapter of “Behind Mulaka”, also available now, is titled "The Mythological Creatures" and shines a spotlight on the myths and legends of the Tarahumara, focusing on the fantastic creatures that are in the game.
Soundtrack available on Soundcloud
Music is a key element to achieve the full indigenous experience of the Tarahumara. That's why the music of Mulaka was created to be as authentic to the sounds of an indigenous soundtrack as possible by using traditional instruments.
We're uploading tracks of Mulaka's soundtrack to our Soundcloud and YouTube. Steam's restrictions don't allow us to include the links here, but you can find us on Soundcloud as LienzoMx and on YouTube as Lienzo Mx. They're free to listen and download, we want everyone to enjoy this very important part of our game. A new track is available for listening every once in a while, so consider subscribing to be notified!
About the Game
Renowned for their impressive running abilities, embark on the journey of a Sukurúame - a Tarahumara shaman - as you fight back the foulness corrupting the land, while drawing upon the powers of demigods. From solving puzzles in environments inspired by real Sierra Tarahumara locations, to heated hand-to-hand combat with creatures pulled from the region’s mythology, find out why the Tarahumara have earned a reputation for being superhumans.
Become the legend: Harness the renowned athletic talents of the Tarahumara as you engage in fast-paced platforming and hand-to-hand combat.
Explore Sierra Tarahumara: Traverse a 3D world inspired by the legendary, real-life landscapes of northern Mexico, rendered in a vibrant, low-poly visual style.
Based on real mythology: Draw upon the powers of demigods and battle fearsome creatures pulled from the rich lore of the Tarahumara people.
Live the culture: From narration in their indigenous language, to music unique to the region, experience an authentic representation of Tarahumara culture.
Mix up your gameplay: Leverage the Tarahumara’s physical prowess, demigod transformations, puzzle-solving and the crafting of magic potions as you save humanity from the corruption plaguing it.
By playing Mulaka, you're helping us contribute to the well-being of this community. We will donate up to 10% of the game earnings to NGOs that focus efforts on the Sierra Tarahumara.
Поддерживаемые языки: english, spanish - latin america
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Mac
- OS: 10.9.1
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- OS: 10.14.3
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Отзывы пользователей
Gamepad support is currently broken unless you cap the framerate at 30fps, which at least on my PC resulted in an even lower framerate. Don't bother, even on deep discount.
I am very active in supporting indigenous people, despite not being indigenous myself. That is why I decided to buy and review this game.
Narrative
10/10
It is based on the myths of the Tarahumara people of northern Mexico. Thie game specifically revolves around a shaman having to cure the world of corruption brought about by the wolf-like Teregori. The plot is very simple to understand, and I have no objections to it. The ending gets to the point as to why Teregori exists in the first place, which can really make you think about what the Tarahumara thought about life. Indeed, there are many Tarahumara aetiological tales in the loading screens and in the descriptions of the objects, which can make you immersed in Tarahumara culture.
Characters
8/10
We don’t learn anything about the shaman besides the fact that there are monsters and evil spirits and he is needed. It may be the point of the game, since the developers probably did not want to bog down the player with endless exposition. They are already in the position to use all of Tarahumara mythology to explain the plot, which they did so in a succinct way; however, it would be best to think of the playable character as the typical shaman in the mythology with nothing special about him.
Levels
8/10
The landscape views are quite pristine for a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. However, when you come up close to them, they are not as profound as they appear. Granted, you have the ability to race across the landscape. The sand dunes of the pilgrimage site can definitely remove the blandness of having a wide, open field. In fact, every region has its own distinctness that never leaves you bored.
The jungle and coastal regions can also test your navigation skills, just as much as the sand dunes will.
Moves
4/10
The move set I cannot say is anything worthwhile, since it is as dated as the graphics, though I will explain later what I think about the graphics. The movement is janky while the auto-lock-on did nothing to help. The spear-throwing aiming mechanic may be the worst of all, since there is no smoothness to maneuvering the aim. Also, there have been plenty of moments when I used the downward cut, only to find it did not come close to the target.
Of course, the later stages test your ability to use the move set. It does so in such a way that it does not overwhelm you yet manages to get you to glue your eyes to the screen.
Farming
3/10
Not really. The only opportunities you must acquire power-ups is by finding jars and fighting monsters.
Side-Quests
4/10
The side quests involve communicating with past spirits, finding artifacts, and buying new power-ups for Mulaka. I can’t say they were worth it, but I needed the spirit points to be able to buy moves, so I had to find the jars and to fight off the monsters to collect them. It’s never made clear my reward is for completing all stages 100%. I would have bumped the score up if there were rewards for each individual stage that I completed, however they did not exist.
Graphics
8/10
I can see why the developers decided to use that PlayStation 2-era graphics with a minimalist twist. It is meant to appeal to indigenous people who grew up during the relevance of the PlayStation 2, as though telling them it is possible for them to become game designers. The designs of the characters and the monsters are too simple for the design—though once again that may be the point.
It may have also been the point of the cutscenes involving the guardian spirits. Although they were still images, they evoked that passive mysticism of the Tarahumara in such a way that it does not come off as overblown or over-the-top.
With such simple design comes faster load screens. For that, I had to bump the original score from 7 to 8.
Music
9/10
Each theme song of the stages perfectly fit, since they combined the indigenous music with modern orchestral music without being overblown. Every music smoothly fit within the stages; even the discovery sound-bite fit.
Interconnections
7/10
Playing this game, it was like I found a PS2 game from 2005 that I never played and never saw advertisements for. It does bring back nostalgia for me—in both good and bad ways. For anyone who does not remember the PS2 relevance, this game might appear simplistic.
Would I say that the game is worth $19.99? The thing is that it would be one thing to say that you are supporting the indigenous arts and indigenous creators, however, I must remain unbiased.
While the controls and the lack of convincing side-quests can influence the game poorly, the way that the game’s characteristics themselves come together is one that I would expect from a beginning indie team—and this might be the good way to start. With the exception of the modern colloquialisms, barebones stage exploration, and janky controls, everything in this game comes together nicely.
Score
6.77/10
I never had any strong feelings of accomplishment after beating the game, rather just a “meh.” I should not have that reaction, however I could not find it within me to have any strong emotion other than “So, this is what the Tarahumara people believe.”
As such, I will round out the final score to...
6/10
If I am going to judge this game based on my standard, unbiased convention, then I would say that this game might not be the best.
I would still recommend this game to any indigenous person, Tamahumara or not, who grew up during the relevance of the PS2. I would also recommend this game to anyone willing to teach Tarahumara culture in anyway. While “Mulaka” as a game might not appease them, “Mulaka” as entertainment might provide a surficial understanding of their culture.
This is wonderful. It's a great indie game that takes place in one of the most interesting parts of the world from one of the most underrepresented perspectives. Odds are, if you've ever read of watched something that takes place in Chihuahua, Mexico, it's been from the perspective of Cowboys or Vaqueros or Conquistadors or other colonizers. This game is an incredibly fun action-adventure 3-D platformer with smooth combat mechanics. Although, I will say, there were a number of times when I thought I could jump past a river and being a little off made me fall in and die. I think the jumping and sinking need to be fiddled with, but it's not too consequential.
I want to add, I was born in a small town in Chihuahua, Mexico where this game takes place. My family is not indigenous. I know very little about the folklore of the land. Playing this game, seeing the folklore act as a story, gave me a new perspective on my home state. Thank you to the developers for making this game.
Simple, enjoyable; has some flaws, but overall, very fun and interesting.
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Lienzo |
| Платформы | Windows, Mac |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 01.02.2025 |
| Metacritic | 67 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 85% положительных (61) |