Application Systems Heidelberg today launched Mutropolis on mobile. This whimsical sci-fi detective tale comes from Pirita Studio. The publisher is known for hits such as Unforeseen Incidents, LUNA The Shadow Dust, and The Longing.
The point-and-click adventure was already on PC via Steam. Meanwhile, Application Systems is gearing up to release a second title, Growbot, on mobile, continuing its focus on bringing narrative-driven games to phones.
What is Mutropolis about?
Set in the year 5000, Mutropolis follows archaeologist Henry Dijon and his crew of eccentric researchers. They've left Mars to excavate Earth's forgotten ruins. Civilization as we know it is a distant memory—from the pyramids to the Mona Lisa to classic sitcoms.
None of it means anything to future society, except to this band of nerdy explorers still captivated by ancient Earth's pop culture. What starts as a simple dig quickly spirals into a far weirder mystery.
The stakes rise when Henry's mentor, Professor Totel, vanishes without a trace. Disturbing truths emerge as they discover the gods of ancient Egypt are real. And they have some unfinished business with humanity.
You'll guide Henry through the ruins in his quest for the fabled lost city of Mutropolis. It's filled with sci-fi technology, ancient artifacts, and relics that puzzle the future mind. Get a glimpse of the game below.
A lighthearted adventure with thoughtful depth
Questions like "What was a Sony Walkman?" are treated as humorous riddles. The writing embraces absurdity, and the puzzles are clever, avoiding most illogical item combinations.
Mutropolis unfolds across three acts with over 50 hand-drawn scenes. It features full English voice acting and subtitles in several languages.
Visually, the game uses a vibrant color palette that brings life to Earth's decaying landscapes. Most puzzles reward close attention to detail, and every object or line of dialogue typically has a point.
Priced at $4.49 on the Google Play Store, Mutropolis is a charming point-and-click journey. For fans of sci-fi, archaeology, and a dash of humor, it's certainly worth a look.
Also, check out our coverage of the 2D roguelite action game BlazBlue Entropy Effect on Android.
