Avalanche 2: Super Avalanche

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"Avalanche 2: Super Avalanche" is a platformer game where you play as a brave miner surviving against endless waves of enemies and obstacles. Collect power-ups, gain new abilities, and climb the procedurally generated mountain to reach new heights. This addictive and challenging game features retro-style pixel graphics and a catchy soundtrack. Reference: steamid: 351250

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 384 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

Incredibly fun and addictive gameplay with tight controls and a satisfying progression system.
Offers a variety of power-ups and customization options that enhance the gameplay experience.
Charming graphics and music that create an enjoyable atmosphere, making it a great pick-up-and-play game.

The game can feel repetitive and may not hold attention for long periods due to its simplistic nature.
Frustrating mechanics such as random block placements can lead to cheap deaths, impacting the overall enjoyment.
Performance issues, including lag and frame drops, detract from the gameplay experience.

gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
68%
4%
Avalanche 2 enhances the original's gameplay by introducing new mechanics and a roguelike structure, making it more engaging and enjoyable. Players appreciate the intuitive controls, addictive progression system, and the balance between platforming and power-ups, which keep the experience fresh. Despite some minor issues like floaty controls and collision problems, the game offers hours of fun, especially for fans of the genre.
- “Avalanche 2 takes the original game's foundation and fleshes it out into a roguelike with lots of new features that complement the gameplay extremely well and make it much more enjoyable to play.”
- “The gameplay, which consists of going as high as possible, is addictive with missions and items keeping it fresh and interesting, even after the amount of time I've already spent on the game.”
- “Gameplay is intuitive and highly addictive.”
- “The gameplay's grasp on you as the player probably won't be immediate though... I started out the game frustrated and bored.”
- “Does a game which has no story or much variety or really much of anything but the pure straightforward platforming gameplay appeal to you?”
- “The gameplay has not changed nor has your little marshmallow guy.”
music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
48%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat, and fun vibe, complementing the cute 16-bit graphics and overall aesthetic. Many players find the soundtrack memorable and enjoyable, enhancing the gameplay experience, although some feel it could use minor improvements. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds to the game's charm and appeal.
- “Add in the upbeat, perky music, and it really sets the tone of a happy-go-lucky game, as opposed to one where you die numerous times.”
- “The music and graphics for this game are the first thing that stand out - catchy and gorgeous.”
- “I really can say that the soundtrack is top-notch and a good listen.”
- “Pretty much no story, decent graphics/animations and music.”
- “I don't know how I feel about the music.”
- “The tutorial only gives you the basics (which is enough, although it doesn't have any music for some reason, making me worry the rest of the game would be just as silent) and after that you're thrown into the game, which is painfully slow to start off.”
story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
79%
13%
The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around a conflict between an evil marshmallow and a good marshmallow over a "staff of power," which lacks depth and engagement. Players encounter random missions and quests that provide rewards, but the overall narrative is overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics, which focus on climbing and completing objectives rather than a cohesive storyline. While the game offers a casual and addictive experience with various missions, it does not prioritize storytelling, leaving players wanting more narrative substance.
- “The storyline revolves around an evil marshmallow wanting to kill a good marshmallow because of the staff of power.”
- “It's just avalanche but with an impossibly better musical score and a story if you want.”
- “There are quests that you can choose to do in between runs!”
- “Storyline revolves around... evil marshmallow wanting to kill good marshmallow... because... staff of power?”
- “Pretty much no story, decent graphics/animations and music.”
- “Does a game which has no story or much variety or really much of anything but the pure straightforward platforming gameplay appeal to you?”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The graphics of the game are characterized by vibrant, cute 16-bit aesthetics that evoke nostalgia and enhance the overall experience. While some users noted a slightly amateurish quality, the colorful visuals and humorous design choices, such as whimsical character designs, contribute positively to the game's charm. Overall, the graphics are well-received, complementing the gameplay and music effectively.
- “The colors and graphics are vibrant and crisp; the enemies aren't as monstrous as they could be (dragons are short, squat tubbies), and the two main characters are marshmallows.”
- “The graphics and music complement the game quite well, both being very well made and a pleasure to see/hear. Overall, the presentation is great, with intuitive menus and nothing to bog you down between games.”
- “The graphics are well-done and pretty cute, and they really enhance the feel of the game.”
- “With the way it looks and your objective in the game, it wouldn't seem that way at first, but cute graphics can be misleading.”
- “Part of what makes this game play like a rogue-lite odd is the aesthetics compared to the standard medieval/fantasy world style.”
- “Pretty much no story, decent graphics/animations and music.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly enjoyable and filled with variety due to random elements, others feel that the controls detract from the experience, leading to a lack of motivation to return. Overall, many users highlight significant replay value, particularly for those seeking a fun and engaging experience.
- “If you're looking for a fun, replayable experience that is very enjoyable, get this game! :D”
- “Meh, controls felt off to me and the randomness really bugged me - couldn't find any real replay value to make me keep coming back...”
- “There is plenty of replay value as the blocks are dropped randomly.”
- “There is never a dull moment in this game, and it has so much replay value.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely regarded as humorous, featuring talkative NPCs with a good sense of humor and amusing item descriptions that complement its colorful 2D visuals. While the graphics may appear amateurish, the game's fun concept and engaging animations contribute to its comedic charm, particularly in two-player co-op mode. Overall, players find it to be a delightful and funny experience.
- “I found the talkative NPCs to have a good sense of humor, especially the cloud-like characters.”
- “The items' descriptions also share this humorous approach and suit the game's visuals, with 2D sprites colorfully printed.”
- “You can see someone put a good few hours and a lot of elbow grease into making those funny animations.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized by a significant grinding element, which some players may find enjoyable, while others may view it as a tedious test of patience. Engaging in risky moves can lead to setbacks, reinforcing the grindy nature of the gameplay.
- “It feels grindy.”
- “It will be a tedious test of patience until you finally start to do some risky moves, which will in turn make you end up dead and send you back to the bottom again.”
- “If you like grinding, then you will probably enjoy this game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, resulting in poor performance and serious framerate drops, particularly on lower-end hardware.
- “Poorly optimized, serious framerate issues when run on a proverbial potato.”
- “Bad performance.”
- “Poorly optimized, serious framerate issues when run on a proverbial potato.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features no microtransactions, providing a straightforward purchasing model without additional in-game purchases.
- “There are no microtransactions in this game, which is a refreshing change.”
- “I really appreciate that there are no microtransactions; it makes the experience much more enjoyable.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics related to jumping. Therefore, it lacks insights into the emotional impact or experiences players may have while engaging with the game.

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27h Median play time

19h Average play time

3-35h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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