Avalanche 2: Super Avalanche
- June 11, 2015
- Beast Games
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- Incredibly fun and addictive gameplay with tight controls and a satisfying progression system.
- Offers a lot of content with varied power-ups and customization options, enhancing replayability.
- Nostalgic appeal for fans of the original flash game, with improved graphics and mechanics.
- Initial gameplay can feel slow and frustrating, with a steep learning curve and occasional collision issues.
- Performance issues reported, including low framerates on less powerful systems.
- Some players find the game too short or lacking in depth after completing it quickly.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Avalanche 2 enhances the original game's mechanics by introducing a roguelike structure and new features that significantly improve the gameplay experience. Players enjoy the addictive nature of climbing as high as possible, complemented by fun movement power-ups and a smooth control system, despite some minor collision issues. Overall, the game offers a deep and engaging platforming experience that appeals to 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.”
“Incredibly fun, the surfing mechanic allows for insane combos and flying through the air.”
“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.”
“The gameplay's grasp on you as the player probably won't be immediate though... I started out the game frustrated and bored.”
“It's even got occasional collision problems which is normally a complete dealbreaker for a platformer... but it's got just a couple extra mechanics (an absurdly high bounce-off-enemies-by-holding-jump, and a fastfall), plus some fun movement powerups, which take playing it from garbage to insta-flow state basically immediately.”
“The gameplay summed up shortly: it's that one level from Yoshi's Island where you have to vertically climb a tower of falling blocks, only it's the entire game with much more depth.”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and fun vibe, complementing the visually appealing 16-bit graphics. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall aesthetic and gameplay experience. However, some noted the absence of music during the tutorial, which raised concerns about the game's audio consistency.
“The music and graphics for this game are the first thing that stand out - catchy and gorgeous.”
“A fun game with an amazing soundtrack, to me a pleasant aesthetic, with good controls (using controller), low skill floor and seems to have a high skill ceiling.”
“The graphics and music complement the game quite well, both being very well made and a pleasure to see/hear, and overall the presentation is great, with intuitive menus and nothing to bog you down between games.”
“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.”
“The music and graphics for this game are the first thing that stand out- catchy and gorgeous.”
“I played the first flash game a ton and was stoked to be able to provide music for this sequel.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style and pleasing aesthetics, which evoke nostalgia for better times. Reviewers highlight the beautiful and catchy visuals that complement the engaging soundtrack, contributing to an overall impressive presentation with intuitive menus. Additionally, the dynamic block textures that change across different environments add to the visual appeal.
“The music and graphics for this game are the first thing that stand out - catchy and gorgeous.”
“The graphics and music complement the game quite well, both being very well made and a pleasure to see/hear, and overall the presentation is great, with intuitive menus and nothing to bog you down between games.”
“The graphics are a bit different, and I like how when you get to different areas, the block textures change!”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted to be minimal or lacking, with players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative. However, the addictive gameplay and variety of missions help maintain interest despite the absence of a strong storyline. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics than on storytelling.
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
“The narrative is confusing and fails to engage the player.”
“Character motivations are unclear, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its random block drops, ensuring that each playthrough remains engaging and enjoyable. Players consistently highlight the fun and dynamic nature of the experience, making it a worthwhile choice for those seeking a game with lasting appeal.
“There is never a dull moment in this game, and it has so much replay value.”
“If you're looking for a fun, replayable experience that is very enjoyable, get this game!”
“There is plenty of replay value as the blocks are dropped randomly.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, resulting in poor performance and serious framerate drops, especially 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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is praised for its absence of microtransactions, indicating a straightforward purchasing approach without additional in-game purchases.
“There are no microtransactions, which makes the experience much more enjoyable.”
“I appreciate that there are no microtransactions in this game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a tedious test of patience, often leading to repeated failures as they attempt riskier moves, resulting in a frustrating cycle of progress and setbacks.
“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.”
