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| Muck | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Dani |
| Programmer(s) | Dani |
| Composer(s) | Context Sensitive
Dani |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | 5 June 2021 |
| Genre(s) | |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Muck is a free-to-play survival roguelike video game created by YouTuber and developer Dani (Daniel Sooman). Released on Steam on 5 June 2021 for Windows, the game later expanded to MacOS and Linux. It was developed as a challenge after a comment claimed Dani could not create a survival multiplayer game, which he subsequently proved wrong by releasing Muck. The game gained popularity due to its humor, engaging gameplay, and quirky mechanics.
Premise and Gameplay
[edit]Premise
[edit]Muck is a survival game where players are stranded on a procedurally generated island and must gather resources to rebuild a crashed ship. After completing the ship, players collect five gems by defeating powerful enemies, called "guardians," which eventually unlocks a final boss battle against a dragon named Bob.[1][2]
Players can also battle the miniboss "Gronk," a dual-wielding enemy, and collect power-ups with humorous names like "Spooo Bean."[3]
Gameplay
[edit]The game features a crafting and building system where players gather resources such as wood, stone, and metal. These resources are used to craft tools, weapons, and structures to help with survival and combat. Players can join lobbies for cooperative multiplayer or play solo, though it is possible to lock lobbies to make it a single-player experience.[4] The game includes procedural generation for the island environment, adding replay value similar to games like Minecraft.[5][6] Players can also find various power-ups, some of which are named humorously, enhancing the lighthearted nature of the game.[7]
Reception
[edit]Muck received a positive reception, with over 12 million downloads on Steam and an overwhelmingly positive rating from players. During peak times in 2021, the game reached over 16,000 concurrent players.[8] The game was praised for its quirky humor, accessibility to low-end PCs, and its unique blend of survival and roguelike mechanics. Many players also enjoyed the game's multiplayer features and cooperative play.[9]
The game also gained a notable presence in the speedrunning community, with Muck holding a position among the top speedrun games at its peak.[10]
Development
[edit]Development of Muck began when Dani (Daniel Sooman) was challenged by a comment on his YouTube channel to create a multiplayer survival game. After a few months of development, Dani released the game for free on Steam on June 5, 2021.[11]
Developer
[edit]See also
[edit]- Crab Game, another video game created by Dani
References
[edit]- ^ Teixeira, Miri (7 June 2021). "Popular survival game 'Muck!' was created by YouTuber Dani out of spite". NME. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Latour, Jamie (7 June 2021). "Free Steam Game Muck Was Made Literally Just To Prove A Commentor Wrong". TheGamer. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Alston, Harry (15 June 2021). "Muck Update Adds New Boss, Weapons And Powerups". HappyGamer. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Padua, Alec (9 July 2021). "Muck Review: A Surprising Roguelike Survival Experience". WhatIfGaming. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Pooley, Jack (18 August 2021). "10 Video Games Probably Made Out Of Spite". WhatCulture. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Teixeira, Miri (7 June 2021). "Popular survival game 'Muck!' was created by YouTuber Dani out of spite". NME. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Alston, Harry (15 June 2021). "Muck Update Adds New Boss, Weapons And Powerups". HappyGamer. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Free Survival Game Muck Gains Popularity on Steam". Gamepressure.com. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Khan, Sarfraz (2 December 2023). "10 Best Roguelike Survival Games". GameRant. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Jones, Ali (13 September 2023). "Viral developer says their free survival game and Squid Game parodies would have cost them $5.6 million under new Unity rules". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Dani (5 June 2021). He said I Couldn't Make a Multiplayer Survival Game... So I Made One!. Retrieved 10 September 2024 – via YouTube.