Adventures of Shuggy
- June 13, 2012
- Smudged Cat Games
- 6h median play time
The Adventures of Shuggy is a highly enjoyable game that everyone can have fun with.
Get on Steam"Adventures of Shuggy" is a puzzle-platformer game where players control Shuggy, a small octopus, in more than 100 levels across various unique settings. Each level presents its own distinct challenge, requiring players to utilize Shuggy's abilities and think creatively to reach the goal. With its charming visuals and engaging gameplay, "Adventures of Shuggy" offers a delightful and entertaining experience for puzzle lovers.
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Reviews
- The Adventures of Shuggy features a charming visual style and a variety of unique mechanics that keep gameplay fresh and engaging.
- With over 100 levels and additional co-op content, the game offers great value for its price, making it a fun choice for puzzle-platformer fans.
- The puzzles are designed to be challenging yet not overly frustrating, allowing players to enjoy a satisfying experience as they progress through the game.
- The controls can feel floaty and unresponsive at times, which may lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially in precision-based levels.
- Some levels can become tedious due to their design, with a lack of meaningful skill escalation and occasional reliance on random enemy movements.
- The game lacks a deep story and can feel generic, making it less memorable compared to other titles in the genre.
- gameplay127 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this puzzle platformer is characterized by a variety of innovative mechanics introduced at a steady pace, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. While some players appreciate the charm and simplicity, others find issues with floaty controls and inconsistent puzzle difficulty, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, many users highlight the game's addictive nature and the fun derived from its diverse level designs and mechanics.
“Perfect for busy people who don't have hours upon hours to waste on learning convoluted mechanics of some other puzzle platformers.”
“The adventures of Shuggy is packed full of great puzzle mechanics and loads of ways to experiment with them, all wrapped in a terribly charming aesthetic.”
“New mechanics are introduced at a healthy pace rather than throwing them all at the player at once, allowing for a fairly intuitive game experience.”
“A potentially fun game ruined by floaty controls and some very annoying mechanics (aka. the shmu, forget these little creatures).”
“There's some novel ideas and mechanics here, but the puzzles are all over the place in difficulty with some mechanics (the rope in particular) just being not that fun or manageable to control.”
“I rarely felt like I was being asked to explore the mechanics in a meaningful way.”
- graphics50 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and colorful, featuring a charming cartoon style that enhances the overall aesthetic. While some reviewers find the visuals to be merely adequate or reminiscent of typical indie titles, many appreciate the clear and bright design across the levels. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's character, despite some criticisms regarding the art style's originality.
“Really nice indie game with cute graphics.”
“The graphics are cute, and the music is in 'feel-good' style, reminding circus attractions and theme parks.”
“The graphics are cartoon style and very well done — clear and bright in every level.”
“Its enough to not be an eyesore, but I can't say anything positive about the art style.”
“Graphics: it takes a bit of a hit here for two reasons.”
“As for the art style... it's alright, but it really does have that 'XBLA-look' to it.”
- music42 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its catchy and upbeat nature, describing it as engaging and fitting for the game's whimsical aesthetic. However, others find it repetitive and not well-suited to the game's theme, leading to a range of scores from 6/10 to 10/10. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's character, its repetitiveness and genre may not appeal to everyone.
“The graphics are cute, and the music is in a 'feel-good' style, reminding circus attractions and theme parks.”
“The music is really good, keeping the mood bright.”
“This is a fun and cute little platforming game with great music and lovely backgrounds, and it has some challenging levels and interesting puzzles.”
“I didn't like the music at all.”
“Repetitive music though.”
“One drawback I would point out is the art style and soundtracks; they are fine, but for me both of them are somewhat overloaded.”
- story26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in "The Adventures of Shuggy" is largely considered superficial and generic, serving primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point. While it features cute and humorous elements, it lacks depth and memorability, with many players unable to recall specific details. Overall, the narrative is simple and primarily revolves around completing puzzles and defeating bosses to reclaim a castle, with some comic-style animations adding a bit of charm.
“The soundtrack and art style especially give it a lot of character too, and you are not required to 100% the game in order to complete the main story, which given the difficulty of some of its hardest levels is a blessing.”
“But honestly: this game is really a lot of fun, it's actually kinda complicated at times, feels a bit like Fez with level manipulation but there's more than enough playstyle here for you to go through the storyline and revisit it from time to time.”
“The story is simple, but is animated nicely through several comics.”
“Adventures of Shuggy is an unremarkable puzzle platformer with a story so generic it might as well not exist.”
“There just really isn't a story besides beating the puzzles, completing the 5 main areas, and defeating the bosses in those areas in order to reclaim your castle.”
“Story is not worth mentioning; it is just there, cute, funny, but not memorable.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as cheerful and engaging, providing a lighthearted experience that contrasts with more serious titles like Braid. While the story is deemed unremarkable, the game's cute and funny elements, along with its humorous music, contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, though some players find it occasionally frustrating.
“The closest game would be Braid, but where Braid takes itself maybe too seriously, this game has a very cheerful, humorous approach.”
“Engaging gameplay and humorous music :)”
“Funny, yet at times frustrating.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of this 2012 puzzle platformer to be engaging, as the diverse challenges across 100 rooms keep the experience fresh and enjoyable, despite the game's lack of innovation compared to modern indie titles.
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability through time-based leaderboards, allowing players to compete for better scores. However, many users feel that overall replay value is limited, suggesting that periodic updates could enhance the experience.
“The game offers incredible replayability through time-based leaderboards, allowing players to compete for the best scores.”
“With time-based leaderboards, the replayability is enhanced, giving players a reason to return and improve their performance.”
“The inclusion of time-based leaderboards significantly boosts the game's replayability, encouraging players to keep coming back for more.”
“The only downside is that there's really no replay value, so an update every now and then would make it even better.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy includes frequent advertisements for the developer's other games, particularly when players exit the game, which some users find intrusive.
“Each time you quit, you see an advertisement for the developer's other games.”
“Advertising when exiting the game.”
