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
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredibly fun and addictive gameplay with tight controls and a satisfying progression system.
- Great art style and music that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable to play.
- Offers a lot of content for its price, including customization options and varied power-ups.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult at times, especially for new players, with no difficulty settings available.
- Some players experienced performance issues, including low frame rates and optimization problems.
- The user interface and tutorial could be improved, as they may leave a weak first impression.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Avalanche 2 enhances the original's gameplay by introducing roguelike elements and new mechanics that significantly improve the experience, making it more enjoyable and addictive. The surfing mechanic allows for impressive combos, while additional features like power-ups and a smooth control system elevate the platforming experience. Despite initial frustrations, players find the gameplay engaging and rewarding, with a strong focus on vertical climbing and self-competition.
“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 core gameplay of Avalanche is still here, blocks fall and you climb as high as you can.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and fun vibe, complementing the visually appealing 16-bit graphics. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's quality and how it enhances the overall gameplay experience, despite some initial concerns about silence during the tutorial. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's aesthetic and enjoyment.
“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 a 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.”
“I wrote the music for this game.”
“I played the first flash game a ton and was stoked to be able to provide music for this sequel.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing art style and aesthetic, which evoke nostalgia and enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals that complement the catchy soundtrack, creating a cohesive and enjoyable presentation. Additionally, the dynamic block textures add a unique touch, contributing to the game's charm.
“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. Overall, the presentation is great, with intuitive menus and nothing to bog you down between games.”
“I like this because it reminds me of better times and has a good art style.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted to be minimal, with users indicating that while the gameplay is engaging and addictive, the narrative is not a strong focus. The user interface for selecting missions is criticized, but the overall experience remains enjoyable despite the lack of a substantial storyline.
“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 story line is engaging and adds depth to the overall experience.”
“The narrative is well-crafted, making each mission feel meaningful and connected.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
“There is barely any narrative depth to engage with.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional response.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its dynamic gameplay, with randomly dropped blocks ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging. Players consistently highlight the fun and excitement that keeps them coming back for more.
“If you're looking for a fun, replayable experience that is very enjoyable, get this game! :D”
“There is never a dull moment in this game, and it has so much replay value.”
“There is plenty of replay value as the blocks are dropped randomly.”
- optimization2 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, particularly on lower-end hardware.
“Bad performance.”
“Poorly optimized; serious framerate issues when run on a proverbial potato.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features no microtransactions, which has been positively received by users, indicating a straightforward purchasing model without additional costs.
“There are no microtransactions, which makes the experience much more enjoyable.”
“I appreciate that the game doesn't include any microtransactions.”
“The absence of microtransactions really enhances the overall gameplay.”
“There are no microtransactions, which is a refreshing change in today's gaming landscape.”
“The absence of microtransactions makes the game feel more genuine and less like a cash grab.”
“It's great to see a game that doesn't rely on microtransactions to enhance the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a tedious and frustrating experience, often requiring significant patience as they repeatedly attempt risky moves that can lead to failure and setbacks.
“It will be a tedious test of patience until you finally start to make some risky moves, which will, in turn, lead to your demise and send you back to the bottom again.”
“Grinding feels like an endless cycle of repetition that drains the fun out of the game.”
“The amount of time spent grinding is disproportionate to the rewards, making it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
