Mulaka

Mulaka, developed and published by Lienzo, is an action-adventure game that stands out for its deep cultural roots and its dedication to bringing the mythology of the Tarahumara (Rarámuri) people of northern Mexico to life. Rather than relying on the tropes and aesthetics that dominate mainstream fantasy, the game draws from real indigenous beliefs, geography, and storytelling traditions. You play as Sukurúame, a Tarahumara shaman on a quest to cleanse the world of corruption and restore harmony to the land. This journey takes you across vast stretches of the Sierra Tarahumara, where gods, spirits, and creatures from ancient legends coexist with humanity. What makes Mulaka instantly striking is its authenticity—its narrative, visual identity, and even its language reflect a sincere effort to represent a culture that is rarely explored in gaming. Visually, Mulaka adopts a minimalist, low-poly art style that works in harmony with its mythic tone. The environments—ranging from desert canyons and lush forests to sacred temples—are bright, colorful, and symbolic rather than literal. Each location feels handcrafted to capture the grandeur and spirituality of the Tarahumara landscape, gi…

It's a little jank and repetitive, but the passion and the vision is there. If you love learning about indigenous culture by fighting your way through its folklore, this is the game for you.

This is a very impressive action-adventure game that overcomes some of the weaknesses it presents as a low-budget indie. [url=https://backloggd.com/u/astarrgames/review/2771300/]Full review here[/url].

Gamepad support is currently broken unless you cap the framerate at 30fps, which at least on my PC resulted in an even lower framerate. Don't bother, even on deep discount.

I am very active in supporting indigenous people, despite not being indigenous myself. That is why I decided to buy and review this game. Narrative 10/10 It is based on the myths of the Tarahumara people of northern Mexico. Thie game specifically revolves around a shaman having to cure the world of corruption brought about by the wolf-like Teregori. The plot is very simple to understand, and I have no objections to it. The ending gets to the point as to why Teregori exists in the first place, which can really make you think about what the Tarahumara thought about life. Indeed, there are many Tarahumara aetiological tales in the loading screens and in the descriptions of the objects, which can make you immersed in Tarahumara culture. Characters 8/10 We don’t learn anything about the shaman besides the fact that there are monsters and evil spirits and he is needed. It may be the point of the game, since the developers probably did not want to bog down the player with endless exposition. They are already in the position to use all of Tarahumara mythology to explain the plot, which they did so in a succinct way; however, it would be best to think of the playable character as the typica…

This is wonderful. It's a great indie game that takes place in one of the most interesting parts of the world from one of the most underrepresented perspectives. Odds are, if you've ever read of watched something that takes place in Chihuahua, Mexico, it's been from the perspective of Cowboys or Vaqueros or Conquistadors or other colonizers. This game is an incredibly fun action-adventure 3-D platformer with smooth combat mechanics. Although, I will say, there were a number of times when I thought I could jump past a river and being a little off made me fall in and die. I think the jumping and sinking need to be fiddled with, but it's not too consequential. I want to add, I was born in a small town in Chihuahua, Mexico where this game takes place. My family is not indigenous. I know very little about the folklore of the land. Playing this game, seeing the folklore act as a story, gave me a new perspective on my home state. Thank you to the developers for making this game.