Capes

Capes uses a clever twist on team skills and discrete abilities to offer a solid, tactical turn-based RPG evoking Bronze-Age era superhero tales.

72%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

68% User Score Based on 483 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

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Capes is a single-player strategy game with intense, turn-based superhero combat. After supervillains took over, you must reclaim the city by building a team of unique heroes, each with different powers and abilities. Grinding is required to unlock heroes, earn skill points, and unleash Stage-clearing Ultimates, so be prepared for a lengthy journey in this dystopian world.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 483 reviews

story97 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

The game features fun tactical gameplay with unique team-up abilities between characters, adding depth to combat.
The art style is reminiscent of comic books, creating an engaging atmosphere that fits the superhero theme.
The game has a solid voice acting performance, with characters that are generally enjoyable and interesting.

The writing and dialogue are often cringeworthy and lack depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.
The gameplay can feel overly linear and puzzle-like, with missions often having a single optimal solution that restricts player creativity.
The graphics, particularly in cutscenes, are dated and can detract from the overall experience.

story
625 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
76%
8%
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and enjoyable, while others criticize it as predictable and lacking depth. Many reviewers noted that the characters feel underdeveloped and the narrative often relies on clichés, leading to a sense of disappointment, especially towards the anticlimactic ending. Overall, while the gameplay mechanics are praised, the story is seen as a weaker aspect, with calls for more character development and a more compelling plot.
- “The story is surprisingly good and interesting.”
- “Loved every second of the story and couldn't wait to keep playing.”
- “The story itself was amazing.”
- “I kept hoping it would get better, but the story and characters are just not engaging.”
- “The story ends right about when it seems like it might get interesting and the cast is weak but seems like they hit every diversity checkbox with it.”
- “The story is very simple, with the twists and turns coming a mile off.”
gameplay
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
55%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of tactical turn-based mechanics and puzzle-solving elements, with many players enjoying the diverse abilities of the heroes and the strategic depth they offer. However, some find the gameplay restrictive and repetitive, leading to frustration, particularly in later stages where interest may wane due to character disconnection or overly challenging mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay loop is engaging for fans of tactical games, it suffers from issues like lack of character personality and occasional technical problems that detract from the experience.
- “The gameplay is fantastic!”
- “It has excellent gameplay, with really interesting combat puzzles that reward thinking about how to combine your various heroes and their abilities.”
- “The tactical gameplay will have you thinking of the best way to position your growing roster of heroes on each turn to help you save King City from the nefarious company.”
- “The gameplay feels shallow.”
- “Overall, the gameplay just wasn't fun, with forced/unfair stealth, stacked odds against the heroes, overreliance on hordes of mooks/reinforcements, and superheroes who are too underpowered to feel like... well superheroes.”
- “It feels like the game goes out of its way to hold your hand and walk you through how various characters and mechanics work for an irritatingly long amount of time.”
graphics
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
55%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the comic-inspired art style while criticizing the quality of the 3D models and animations, which some describe as mediocre or outdated. While the aesthetic is appreciated for its charm and uniqueness, several players note that the in-game visuals and character designs often fall short, leading to a disconnect between the art style and the actual graphics. Overall, the game is seen as needing further polish to enhance its visual appeal and performance.
- “The art style, story, the look, and feel, are also amazing.”
- “Other than that, the game runs great, the graphics are phenomenal and the missions are fun and well varied so far.”
- “I love how much it has kept the aesthetics of the comic book style and doesn't take itself too seriously.”
- “Graphics-wise, I think the art style is fantastic and evocative of comics, but the actual in-game 3D models leave something to be desired.”
- “Massively overpriced, mediocre gameplay, embarrassing graphics.”
- “Character graphics are odd; they look bizarrely plastic to the point you almost feel you're playing a game using plastic dolls.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the game has some grindy elements, particularly in leveling heroes and gathering skill points, it is not excessively forced upon players. Many find the combat and upgrade systems tedious, especially when needing to replay levels for experience points, but some appreciate the lack of mandatory grinding and enjoy the overall gameplay experience. However, there is a desire for more engaging objectives and higher difficulty to alleviate the tedium.
- “The final 3 boss battles in act 3 were all incredibly easy, if tedious.”
- “Having played a few hours, I've come to realize how frustrating and tedious the upgrade system is.”
- “Other than that, the gameplay itself is fine, if somewhat tedious when you hit a wall and have to redo the same levels to farm XP and SP.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some praise the quality and hype of the results screen music, others criticize the inconsistency and absence of music during key gameplay moments. Users noted that the soundtrack feels somewhat generic and expressed a desire for a purchasable version. Additionally, there are complaints about erratic audio levels and a lack of background music, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Results screen music is so good you just get hyped back up to kick some more ass.”
- “The soundtrack is so good that if I knew the developers would give me or let me buy a CD of the soundtrack, I would get it and roll around town with it.”
- “I like the music, even if it felt a bit generic (soundtrack when?).”
- “Full voice acting but no attempt at music or background audio.”
- “The audio levels are weird as heck, and there's no clear reasoning as to which parts of the game have music and which parts don't.”
- “The music will disappear randomly in scenes where it's desperately needed.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
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The game suffers from limited replayability, as players report that it plays out the same way each time, with minimal variation in levels and character builds. While there is some content to explore, the linear nature and lack of combat variables restrict the enjoyment of replaying the game. Some dialogue changes based on team composition offer slight variation, but overall, the experience remains largely unchanged.
- “This is both good and bad since it does mostly limit replay value (it's linear, though some of the dialogue seems to change depending on your team composition) but it's a good deal of content given the nature of the missions.”
- “I also want to point out that there is not much replayability in this game.”
- “Which is unfortunate; with a little variety to the levels' starting conditions, the different hero combinations should provide plenty of replayability, but it just doesn't right now.”
- “The combat has no variables, so it's a puzzle you can keep playing to solve, and the characters don't have build variation, which limits replayability.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing poor performance despite meeting recommended specs, leading to refunds. While others noted good graphics and stability, issues with DLSS and overall performance were frequently highlighted, indicating a need for better optimization.
- “The game is good, fun, with nice graphics, performance and stability are good.”
- “No optimization issues.”
- “There are a lot of chances to try to optimize your performance.”
- “And personally, I refunded this game because it ran pretty poorly on my system even though I met the recommended performance specs.”
- “Horrendous performance considering the graphics on display, and DLSS straight up is just broken and will tank performance regularly.”
- “And also a lot of chances to try to optimize your performance.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of light-hearted and surprisingly dark elements, with players enjoying the hilarious voice lines and stylish presentation. While the gameplay is challenging and fun, the portrayal of the villains adds a comically evil twist, contributing to the overall comedic tone.
- “The actual gameplay was challenging, but really fun and at times pretty hilarious with the voice lines.”
- “Very open-ended puzzle, funny and stylish to boot.”
- “Surprisingly dark dialogue at some points, although mostly it's light-hearted humor.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the strong design and synergy of the characters and their powers, despite some sacrifices in customization for the sake of storytelling. The missions are engaging and encourage replayability, contributing to a positive overall experience with the character dynamics. While some aspects may feel unpolished, the focus on superhero battles and character design is highlighted as a significant strength.
- “As for customization being sacrificed for the sake of story and character development, that's fine, too, because I like the characters and their powers; they mix well together.”
- “A little unpolished but overall great mission and character design, with challenges to incentivize replaying missions.”
- “I genuinely like the character designs.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting smooth performance and no significant bugs, graphical, or audio issues during gameplay. The positive feedback highlights a seamless experience that enhances the enjoyment of the game's graphics and missions.
- “The game runs great.”
- “Other than that, the game runs great; the graphics are phenomenal and the missions are fun and well varied so far.”
- “Especially if it's not buggy.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game aims to tackle significant themes but ultimately falls short, leaving players feeling that the story is hollow and underdeveloped. Many reviewers found the narrative to be unengaging and lacking depth.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly immersive, effectively drawing players into its adventurous setting and enhancing the overall experience.
- “It's an atmospheric adventure that draws you in.”
- “The game's environment is rich and immersive, making you feel like you're part of a living world.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”