Electronic Super Joy: Groove City

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"Electronic Super Joy: Groove City" is a fast-paced rhythm-based platformer with challenging obstacles and stages. Players must jump, swim, and fly through levels while matching their movements to the beat of the music. The game features vibrant graphics, intense action, and a pumping soundtrack to create a unique and exhilarating experience.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 578 reviews

music178 positive mentions

replayability8 negative mentions

The game features a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The platforming mechanics are tight and responsive, providing a challenging gameplay experience.
The humor and absurdity of the plot, including elements like laser nipples and robot strippers, add a unique charm to the game.

The game is very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, making it feel more like a DLC than a standalone title.
The removal of the stomp ability from the original game limits gameplay options and makes some sections feel frustrating.
The difficulty spikes can be jarring, with some levels feeling unfairly challenging due to the abundance of homing missiles.

music
292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Electronic Super Joy: Groove City" is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its energetic and addictive electronic soundtrack composed by env. Players appreciate the seamless integration of the music with the game's vibrant visuals and humor, often stating that the soundtrack elevates the overall experience, making it a key reason to play. While some critiques mention a lack of innovation in gameplay, the consistent quality of the music remains a standout feature that resonates with fans of the genre.
- “The music in these games continues to be incredible!”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and makes you want to play over and over again, just for the music.”
- “The music is fantastic, the controls are tight, and the game is a great sequel.”
- “Don't let the flashy colors and upbeat music fool you, this game lacks that which makes the 'fun' happen.”
- “The soundtrack is a selection of a few generic trance music tracks.”
- “After 13 minutes, the music stopped playing, and then three minutes following, all of the audio stopped.”
gameplay
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Electronic Super Joy: Groove City" is characterized by its simplicity, primarily revolving around basic jumping mechanics, which some players found repetitive and lacking in creativity compared to its predecessor. While the game introduces a few new elements like stars and secret rooms, many reviewers noted the removal of key mechanics from the first game, leading to a less challenging experience overall. Despite its short length and limited gameplay depth, the game is praised for its engaging music and visuals, making it enjoyable for fans of the original, though some recommend waiting for a price drop due to its limited content.
- “New tracks and mechanics keep the formula fresh, with plenty of NPC banter to carry you through.”
- “Easy to learn, challenging gameplay, no negative feedback or flow-breaking interruptions (except when you die a lot because it's kinda hard), pleasing to the senses, and it seriously feels like this game shares some synapses with whatever processes cookies and pink foam candy.”
- “Groove City feels like the perfect follow-up to Electronic Super Joy, adding in something new without completely overhauling the mechanics.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it just doesn't do anything creative or interesting at all.”
- “While the first game scored with its fresh approach to style, story, and gameplay, Groove City ends up feeling like a rushed level pack blown up to be a separate entry in the franchise.”
- “All in all, it's a very short game with basic, repetitive gameplay, along with good graphics and music.”
story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Groove City" is described as both silly and enjoyable, featuring quirky elements like a giant robot stripper wreaking havoc, which adds a humorous touch to the gameplay. While some reviewers find the narrative to be childish and lacking depth, others appreciate its comedic moments and the engaging soundtrack that accompanies the short, challenging platforming experience. Overall, the story is seen as a fun, albeit light-hearted, addition to the franchise that may not appeal to everyone but offers a unique charm.
- “Esj: Groove City is a neat little addition to the original Electronic Super Joy with a separate storyline and more silliness to boot. Groove City brings more phenomenal music from ENV to create a challenging platformer that pulls no punches on its retro eccentricities.”
- “This is a short and fun platformer with a great soundtrack and a crazy story (seriously).”
- “Taking a cue from Giana Sisters: Rise of the Owlverlord, Groove City is a mini-sequel spanning slightly more than a dozen levels, as you and the pope embark on a quest to save Groove City from a giant robot stripper who’s gone on a rampage because her laser nipples have been stolen!”
- “While the first entry scored with its fresh approach to style, story, and gameplay, Groove City ends up feeling like a rushed level pack blown up to be a separate entry in the franchise.”
- “Got the game for $0.27; it's meh, and the story is downright childish, yet children can't play it.”
- “The story and one-liners are about as quirky as in the first game, and you may or may not see that as a good thing, although for me personally, the novelty of butt jokes, battle popes, and robot strippers has worn off a bit.”
humor
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of zany, often crass jokes, heavily leaning on sexual themes, which some players find hilarious while others consider it poor taste or cringe-worthy. Many reviews highlight the game's fun and engaging nature, with a nostalgic nod to the original's comedic style, though opinions vary on the effectiveness of its humor. Overall, the game is described as entertaining, with a catchy soundtrack that complements its comedic elements, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “Funny little platforming game with a ridiculous plot that took me about an hour to complete.”
- “The humor is fabulous and the music is uber phenomenal!”
- “Short and sweet hardcore platforming action with a great sense of humor.”
- “And they're not funny.”
- “And they're not funny.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant colors, detailed backgrounds, and appealing visual style, which includes a blend of psychedelic and retro elements. However, some players noted issues with repetitive designs and confusing character distinctions, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered good and enjoyable, they are accompanied by occasional glitches and a lack of innovation compared to the original game.
- “Visuals: this game does have a lot more detailed backgrounds than the first, as there are actual layers and depth to the background, which looks very appealing.”
- “First off, there's the bright and clear colors, sharp gradients, clear outlines and sort of 'broad stroke paint brush' slash vector-art style that's very easy on the eyes figuratively as well as literally.”
- “Boasting incredibly flashy visuals, silly humor, and a heart-pumping electronic soundtrack by env (the genius behind the music of the first game), your eyes and ears will not be disappointed as you traverse this unique world.”
- “It's a 2D game with simple graphics; how does it manage to perform so badly?”
- “The visuals are improved but tend to be repetitive at times.”
- “This makes for incredibly confusing distinction of elements on screen and becomes frustrating as friendly characters are aesthetically similar to characters that kill you.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the inclusion of a level editor and a scoring system that enhances replay value for speedrunning and high scores, others find the lack of meaningful content and easy achievements to be significant drawbacks. Many feel that the game can be completed quickly, leaving little incentive for multiple playthroughs unless players are particularly interested in exploring secrets or utilizing the level editor.
- “The now implemented score system adds a lot of replayability for those who don't find the game hard enough.”
- “It adds a lot of replay value and it's a cool feature that even the original game doesn't have.”
- “The price is fair; it's got replay value for the secrets and for speed running/high scores.”
- “There is no replayability unless you want to use the level editor, but this aspect alone doesn't warrant how empty it ended up being.”
- “There's no replay value at all.”
- “You can finish it in an hour or two on your first playthrough and unlock all achievements, and there is no replay value whatsoever.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably inconsistent, particularly until v-sync is enabled, which many users feel should be the default setting to prevent performance issues. While the graphics and music are praised, players have reported encountering various glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “One huge turn off for me is that the game plays very inconsistently until you turn on V-Sync. There are games that are buggy at frame rates higher than intended, but it is clear this game is designed for a specific frame rate, so this should be on by default.”
- “The game offers some pleasant graphics and really vibrant colors with some amazing music, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as enjoyable and engaging, enhanced by a clean interface that makes the experience visually appealing.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a transition from vibrant enthusiasm to a subdued, drunken lull, effectively capturing the ebb and flow of a lively party environment. This shift enhances the immersive experience, allowing players to feel the changing dynamics of the setting.
- “The comments created an atmosphere that makes it feel like the party you're traversing has moved from enthusiasm to a drunken lull.”
- “The atmosphere feels like the party you're traversing has moved from enthusiasm to a drunken lull.”
- “The overall ambiance is lacking, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “The environment feels empty and uninspired, failing to evoke any sense of wonder or excitement.”

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10h Median play time

7h Average play time

1-13h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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