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Submission declined on 18 November 2024 by Vrxces (talk).
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| Submission declined on 11 September 2024 by Youknowwhoistheman (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of web content). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Youknowwhoistheman 2 months ago. | |
Comment: Good work, but unfortunately I think it's still a little shy of reliable sources, particularly reviews, to warrant general notability. Downloads and concurrent players generally aren't an indicia for notable reception for a game in themselves sadly, and TheGamer only has one sentence evaluating the game. Has anyone reviewed this, particularly in terms of mainstream review outlets? ＶＲＸＣＥＳ (talk) 22:11, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
| 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
editPremise
editMuck 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
editThe 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 == Muck received a positive reception upon release, with players praising its blend of survival and roguelike elements, humor, and accessibility for low-end PCs. By mid-2021, the game reached over 16,000 concurrent players on Steam and had been downloaded more than 12 million times.[8][9]
Critics highlighted the game's ability to deliver engaging gameplay despite its minimalist design. Jonathan Bolding of PC Gamer noted the game’s origins in internet humor, describing it as "free, popular, and surprisingly fun for something made out of spite."[10] Jamie Latour of TheGamer praised the game’s procedural generation and cooperative multiplayer mechanics, calling it "simple yet addictive."[11]
Ali Jones from GamesRadar+ referred to Muck as a "parody low-res survival game" but noted that it was "genuinely good." The humor and accessibility to players with lower-spec PCs were significant contributors to its popularity.[12] Additionally, Sarfraz Khan from GameRant commended the game for its "colorful visuals and vibrant world," which stood out among other roguelike survival games.[13]
Muck also gained traction in the speedrunning community. At its peak, it ranked as one of the most speedrun games on Speedrun.com, with players creating innovative strategies to optimize their runs.[14]
The game’s accessibility as a free title and its roots in community-driven development contributed to its viral success. Miri Teixeira of NME remarked that the game’s humorous tone and open-ended mechanics helped it stand out in the crowded survival genre.[15]
Development
editDevelopment 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.[16]
Developer
editSee 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.
- ^ Coleman, Jack (14 September 2023). "Crab Game Creator Says He Would Owe Unity $5.6M Under New Prices". DualShockers. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Bolding, Jonathan (6 June 2021). "Free, popular survival game Muck exists because a YouTuber got salty". PC Gamer. 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Khan, Sarfraz (2 December 2023). "10 Best Roguelike Survival Games". GameRant. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Speedrun Leaderboards". Speedrun.com. 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.
- ^ Dani (5 June 2021). He said I Couldn't Make a Multiplayer Survival Game... So I Made One!. Retrieved 10 September 2024 – via YouTube.
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