Munin (video game)
A Norse-themed puzzle-platformer about a wingless raven.
Munin is a puzzle-platform game developed by Portuguese indie company Gojira and published by Daedalic Entertainment on June 10, 2014. The game is notable for its Norse mythology theme and its core mechanic of rotating environmental tiles to solve puzzles.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Munin
- Developer
- Gojira
- Publisher
- Daedalic Entertainment
- Platforms
- Windows, OS X, iOS
- Released
- 2014-06-10
- Genre
- Puzzle-platform
- Modes
- Single-player
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Lore & Background
The game follows Munin, a raven whose wings have been taken by the Norse god Loki, forcing her to move on two legs to retrieve them. Players rotate parts of the environment to navigate each level. The 77 levels are split into nine chapters, each containing tiles with feathers that must be collected to progress. Difficulty is increased by switches, physics-based items, boulders, and lava. The art style is simple and influenced by its Nordic setting.
Reader's Guide
Munin received mostly average or mixed reviews from critics. Metacritic reviewers praised the gameplay but found the graphics and story poor. Polygon noted that the puzzle design and unique levels were captivating, but inconsistent physics and bugs held the game back. GameSpot praised the variety but criticized the game for being overly frustrating at times. The game's significance lies in its distinctive rotation mechanic and Norse theme, though technical issues and uneven difficulty limited its impact.
Did You Know?
- Munin was developed by Portuguese indie company Gojira.
- An iOS version was released on July 7, 2014.
- The game contains 77 levels split into nine chapters.
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