Electronic Super Joy

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,539 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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A stylish and brutal platformer that’s better without its sound effects.
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"Electronic Super Joy" is a fast-paced rhythm-platformer game filled with wildly unique levels and intense challenges. Players must jump, fly, and shoot their way through a vibrant, pulsating world to the beat of the upbeat electronic soundtrack. With its twitch gameplay and quirky humor, this game will test your reflexes and keep you on your toes.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,539 reviews
music529 positive mentions
grinding9 negative mentions
  • The game features an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay that keeps players engaged and motivated.
  • Unique and colorful visuals that create a vibrant atmosphere.
  • The difficulty can be frustrating, with some levels feeling unfairly designed.
  • The respawn sound effects can become annoying after repeated deaths.
  • Inconsistent level design and mechanics can lead to confusion and unnecessary deaths.
  • music993 mentions

    The music in "Electronic Super Joy" is widely praised for its energetic and engaging electronic soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience and keeps players motivated despite the game's challenging nature. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as catchy, fun, and integral to the game's atmosphere, although some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music is considered a major draw for fans of electronic dance music and adds significant enjoyment to the platforming experience.

    • “This game does have some technical shortcomings, but it also has one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard in a game and some nice tight and precise platforming mechanics.”
    • “The music is energizing and fits perfectly with the chaos and difficulty the game throws at you.”
    • “The soundtrack is very important for this game, and I honestly think this game would be significantly less awesome without it.”
    • “The repetitive music and voices quickly become very annoying, and the levels are made to make you die again and again.”
    • “I played up to the beginning of the third world, and by that point you are just listening to the same five or so songs over and over in different levels.”
    • “The music is also pretty generic; I don't know why people get so creative with their level designs and color schemes but then have such trite teeny bopper electronic music.”
  • gameplay240 mentions

    The gameplay of "Electronic Super Joy" is characterized by its challenging platforming mechanics, which include classic elements like double jumps and stomps, but often feels derivative and frustrating due to its reliance on trial-and-error and sometimes clunky controls. While the game features a captivating soundtrack and visually striking design, many players find the level design repetitive and the mechanics lacking in depth, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the addictive nature of the gameplay and the introduction of new mechanics that keep the experience fresh.

    • “The gameplay is very easy to learn, as far as controls are concerned, but as you progress through the levels, you learn that the game does gradually get more and more challenging, not in a frustrating way, but in a 'I know I can beat this level' way.”
    • “With an awesome soundtrack, tight controls, fun and diverse mechanics, trippy visuals, challenging difficulty and a touch of humor, Electronic Super Joy is one of the best hard platformers I've played.”
    • “The gameplay is brutal, a fresh take on the modern-day 'hard platformer' ala Super Meat Boy, with a wafer-thin plot holding it together and amazing creative resources: a light touch of goofy humor from the plot and the NPCs, a distinct visual style, and a soundtrack that refuses to let you quit.”
    • “The game isn't all that challenging, simply frustrating given the sloppy mechanics and unforgiving level design that wants you to play the level this way exactly or you die.”
    • “The gameplay itself is described as 'the unholy merging of Super Meat Boy & Super Hexagon!' and unholy it is.”
  • graphics185 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and vibrant pixel art style that combines colorful visuals with a trippy aesthetic, often enhanced by dynamic animations and effects. While many players appreciate the artistic direction and how it complements the energetic soundtrack, some criticize the visuals for being overwhelming or cluttered, leading to difficulty in gameplay. Overall, the graphics are a significant draw for the game, though they may not appeal to everyone due to their minimalist and sometimes chaotic nature.

    • “Love the art style, such a trip!”
    • “The graphics and colors are nice; this isn't one of those extremely overpixelated indie games.”
    • “Unique and colorful visuals, coupled with an awesome soundtrack makes this game really appealing.”
    • “The graphics just don't work for me.”
    • “I just finished my like 10th session trying to get some fun out of this game but as it is, it's a mess of glitches, 'lazy' graphic style. Just because it's supposed to be minimalist doesn't mean it has to give people seizures; try using more grays to add shading so the levels are a little easier to work with.”
    • “The visuals are flashy and visually distracting in a way that makes it occasionally difficult to tell what's going on, which makes it very hard to build up the kind of rhythm that's necessary to make trial-and-error platformers fun.”
  • humor147 mentions

    The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it hilarious and fitting, while others describe it as juvenile, annoying, or outdated. Many appreciate the quirky and absurd elements, such as the storyline involving butt theft and over-the-top sound effects, which contribute to a fun experience, despite some finding these aspects grating. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the gameplay, though it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “Enjoyable game with an amazing soundtrack and a funny storyline.”
    • “The humor enhances the experience and makes the game more enjoyable despite the difficulty.”
    • “A ridiculously funny platformer.”
    • “It's a sloppy 'tough' platformer that has lousy hit detection, is poorly paced, and has completely unfunny 'monkey cheese' humor.”
  • story113 mentions

    The story in the game is a humorous and absurd quest centered around the protagonist's mission to retrieve their stolen butt from an evil wizard, featuring quirky characters like a DJ pope. While the narrative is minimal and often nonsensical, it adds a lighthearted context to the gameplay, which is primarily focused on challenging platforming and an engaging soundtrack. Overall, players find the story entertainingly silly, enhancing the game's appeal despite its lack of depth.

    • “The story is very weird in a fantastic way as you must kill the pope who took your butt!!”
    • “The story is simple, funny, random, and completely offensive.”
    • “The story has you getting your butt back from the evil wizard.”
    • “The story is really simple and is told through quick dialogue that's thrown out to you as you go through the level.”
    • “The randomness also leaks into the plot; in other words, the plot is just random crazy junk happening.”
    • “The main story may only take you a few hours, but you'll spend several more at the game's many bonus levels perfecting every jump and navigating your way to the next.”
  • replayability19 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability, particularly for players aiming to achieve perfect runs, collect all stars, and improve leaderboard times. While many levels are well-designed and feature engaging soundtracks, some players find the experience hindered by frustrating mechanics. Overall, replay value is enhanced through achievements, alternate modes, and the challenge of mastering levels, though it may vary based on individual patience and skill.

    • “The base game has loads of levels and a lot of replay value, especially if you're going for the best times, 0 deaths, and all the stars.”
    • “I thought that the main game mode was challenging and long enough to hold my attention, and the levels themselves were very nicely designed with some amazing soundtracks. Even after the main story is concluded, the game is still very replayable, with tons of achievements and alternate game modes to try out.”
    • “There's a lot of replay value if you try to improve your times and/or want to get the achievements.”
    • “Truly, pixel-perfect jumps; broken cameras; obnoxious strobe effects; terrible objectives for replayability.”
    • “Oh, well I guess there's little to no replayability.”
    • “So replayability really depends on your patience level and stubbornness.”
  • atmosphere11 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its engaging blend of fun and intensity, enhanced by a strong house and techno soundtrack that complements the stylish, monochrome visuals. While some players find the atmosphere hit-or-miss, many agree that it creates a unique, oppressive yet enjoyable experience reminiscent of a dystopian dance party. Overall, the combination of music, visuals, and gameplay contributes to a memorable and immersive atmosphere.

    • “Fitting to the sexy 'oh yeahs' and entire atmosphere, the stages are accompanied by a strong house and techno soundtrack.”
    • “The music is awesome, and really adds to the intense atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Mix that together with the bleak, monochrome foregrounds and you get a sort of oppressive-but-fun atmosphere, like some kind of mandatory dance party in a dystopian police state.”
    • “The game has a hit-or-miss atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere and soundtrack take it over the top.”
    • “The soundtrack is one of the best I have heard in a while; not saying that others aren't good as well, but this game seems to fix the atmosphere.”
  • grinding9 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overwhelmingly tedious and frustrating, often leading to a loss of interest and enjoyment. The difficulty spikes and lack of beginner-friendly elements contribute to a sense of exasperation, making the experience feel more punishing than rewarding. While some appreciate the game's music and level transitions, the overall sentiment leans towards a desire for a more balanced approach to challenge and progression.

    • “But even the game's slow moments feel tedious.”
    • “Since I'm not really into grinding in games like these, I simply stopped playing.”
    • “I just had to quit entirely on the level which removes checkpoints because it was getting tedious enough already.”
  • stability9 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous glitches, including failed stage loads, audio issues, and buggy achievements that detract from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the graphics and music, the frequent technical problems and inconsistent performance lead to frustration, making it feel unpolished and reminiscent of lower-quality titles. Overall, the game's stability issues significantly impact enjoyment, with many players expressing disappointment in its execution.

    • “Between pixel-perfect jumps (where you literally have to jump as you're falling off), the stages that fail to load in the infinite love mode, 2 holiday stages locked behind an $8 DLC, or buggy achievements in the game that don't save properly, I really don't know which to say is worse than the other.”
    • “For a game that is based on beat and music, I certainly had a lot of audio glitches.”
    • “There's too many glitches I've encountered, and it ruins the experience overall.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartwarming yet absurd narrative centered on an amputee's quest for revenge, juxtaposed with unsettling sexualization and humor. Players experience a mix of emotional engagement through the storyline and discomfort from the game's provocative elements, including exaggerated sound effects tied to checkpoints. Overall, the game evokes a complex emotional response, blending humor, absurdity, and a punishing gameplay experience.

    • “This is the heartwarming story of how an amputee sought revenge upon wizards and micro-satans in the medieval ages.”
    • “Bass pumping music, eye-melting shadow art, punishing repetition, emotionally driven storyline.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, users report a generally positive experience with optimization, particularly regarding gamepad functionality and performance settings. However, some specific areas, like Groove City, are criticized for poor performance and lackluster level design.

    • “I didn't have any issues with my gamepad, performance, or graphical settings.”
    • “On the other hand, Groove City isn't worth it; the performance is pretty bad and the level design doesn't add much.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect received high praise for its transparency, with one user rating it 10/10 for honest advertising related to the game's features.

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Play time

7hMedian play time
8hAverage play time
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*Based on 9 analyzed playthroughs

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