Mouthwashing (2024) · Tastebuds

The five crew members of The Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.

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Bleak, intimate, contemplative and overwhelming.

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IGNRonny BarrierDec 20249/10
Mouthwashing is grimy, uncomfortable, and incredibly compelling, painting an unsettling picture of who we can be in our worst moments – and it doesn’t let us get away with it.
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RPG FanApr 202592/100
A deliciously dark and delirious horror experience that you’re sure to remember long after the credits roll.
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Six One IndieBecca SmithOct 2024
Mouthwashing is everything that you want from a horror game, especially for those of us who get such a nostalgic kick from the game design. The story is impossible to walk away from and equally impossible to forget about. It is scary and unsettling without having to rely on cheap jump scares or overly gorey elements. It’s a must-play and then a must-replay, period.
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Hardcore GamerKyle LeClairSep 20243/5
Mouthwashing is a horror tale with a great story, but despite mouthwash being a key part of the narrative, there's still an awkward taste here...
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The Outerhaven ProductionsAndrew AgressJan 20253.5/5 stars
Mouthwashing offers a top-tier sci-fi horror story with themes and symbols that will likely stay with you long after your journey aboard the Tulpar. The gameplay is passive and repetitive, but those craving well-written characters and story content should appreciate their time in the captain's chair.
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Wrong Organ
Publisher: Critical Reflex, Fangamer
Released: September 26, 2024
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person
Engine: Unity
Time to beat: 2 h rushed · 3.5 h main story · 4 h completionist

IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 118 ratings.

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