Extremely Powerful Capybaras

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"Extremely Powerful Capybaras" is a charming action-adventure game where you play as a group of super-powered capybaras. Explore a vibrant world, solve puzzles, and battle enemies using the unique abilities of each capybara. With its endearing characters and engaging gameplay, this game offers a wholesome and entertaining experience for all ages.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 225 reviews

graphics21 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, offering a cute and relaxing experience.
The art style and graphics are charming, making the game visually appealing.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements to the game, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode, which can disrupt gameplay.
Character balance is an issue, with some classes feeling underpowered and limited in build options.
The game lacks content, with only a few maps and abilities, leading to a repetitive experience.

graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
29%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and vibrant art style, which draws heavily from Brazilian culture and aesthetics. Many players appreciate the attention to detail and the overall visual appeal, although some note that the bright colors can make it difficult to recognize gameplay elements. While the graphics are generally well-received, there are mentions of bugs and performance issues that detract from the experience.
- “The graphics are just adorable, and I just love the theme!”
- “The art style is graphically appealing, and I would like to see more games out there that have similar art styles.”
- “The art style is extremely well done and pleasing to look at, with great attention to detail too.”
- “The art style is decent but at the same time hard to look at for a longer time, and it's also hard to recognize danger because everything is so poppy and bright and just mashes together - bad visual design from a gameplay perspective.”
- “The devs need to work on better co-op as well as balancing classes to make them less of a chore to play. The art style and theme show a promising game in the future, but this feels like an alpha build at best.”
- “I can deal with the occasional lag spike, but considering the graphics, my computer should not have trouble running this.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
10%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics and engaging features, such as character synergy and cooperative elements, though it is noted to be somewhat simplistic and light on content. Players appreciate the frantic pace and leveling system, but some technical issues and visual design flaws detract from the experience. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable vampire survivor-style gameplay, it could benefit from better balance, variety, and clearer progression.
- “It does have a few novel features, such as needing to go to a spot to progress, shrines, a kill to revive mechanic in co-op, and a synergy mechanic that I like.”
- “While the mechanics may seem simple, it can get frantic quickly and I'm here for it.”
- “The developers have clearly invested a lot of attention to detail, evident in the graphics, sound design, and diverse gameplay mechanics.”
- “The game was suffering from technical issues and poor decisions by the devs that significantly affected the gameplay.”
- “The art style is decent but at the same time hard to look at for a longer time, and it's also hard to recognize danger because everything is so poppy and bright and just mashes together - bad visual design from a gameplay perspective.”
- “Other than that, I see that the gameplay lacks critical balance.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game is generally playable but plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer mode, where issues like freezing, sound problems, and level-up screen malfunctions frequently disrupt gameplay. While some players report that the game runs well on both Windows and Linux, many have experienced game-breaking bugs that hinder cooperative play. Despite these stability issues, the core gameplay and graphics are appreciated, though the overall experience is marred by the persistent technical problems.
- “It runs great on both Windows and Linux.”
- “It glitches out constantly, and we were unable to complete a single run as a group without experiencing game-breaking bugs, despite multiple attempts.”
- “The art style and general feel are awesome, but it's so buggy that I had to stop after an hour because leveling up, selecting abilities, etc. just do not work in multiplayer about 70% of the time.”
- “As others have mentioned, there are many bugs in the game (being stuck on leveling up skills during co-op, controller disconnecting that freezes the entire game and crashes, and not unlocking achievements except for the host of the game).”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the tone and enhancing the overall experience, particularly outside of arenas. While the soundtracks are catchy, they can become repetitive across different arenas, leading to some boredom. Additionally, there are occasional technical issues that affect the music playback, but the energetic and relaxing elements contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music really fits the tone of the game and how you impact it.”
- “Stepping into the oversized paws of a capybara alone justifies the purchase, not to mention the captivating soundtrack.”
- “The relaxing music is amazing; and the small sounds when you kill zombies are really attractive.”
- “The game has quite catchy music for the arenas, which will soon get boring once you either repeat the same arena over and over, or change to another arena, which has the same music too.”
- “Quite a number of times, I noticed the game coughing up, which also caused the music to misbehave, and sound like as if the disc is sliding on some rock or something.”
- “[/] soundtrack is a little uninspiring.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while recent updates have addressed some multiplayer issues, players still report significant lag and performance problems, particularly in longer sessions. Many users express hope for further optimization, especially for the Steam Deck, to enhance the overall experience, though some have noted it runs adequately on older hardware.
- “Game with a lot of potential; most of the multiplayer complaints were fixed in the last update. I hope to see further optimization and new content.”
- “I’d say at this point it’s 'playable' on the Steam Deck, but it needs optimization to provide a better experience.”
- “I think once the devs work on Steam Deck optimization and address some bugs, this game has the potential to become one of my favorites in this genre.”
- “I love the game, it just gets absurdly laggy the further into rounds you get (regardless of online multiplayer or singleplayer - optimization issue).”
- “Another issue the game has is performance issues.”
- “I think once the devs work on Steam Deck optimization and fix some bugs, this has the potential to become one of my favorites in this genre.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing bugs and quirky elements like capybaras with entertaining abilities and funny item names. Players appreciate the blend of humor and challenge, which enhances the multiplayer experience, despite some initial bugs that have since been addressed. Overall, the game's lighthearted tone and whimsical graphics contribute to its comedic appeal.
- “Extremely powerful capybaras captivated me from the start, delivering a delightful blend of humor, challenge, and multiplayer fun.”
- “Very funny abilities and capybara skills.”
- “Funny item names and good diversity of skills.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it engaging and fun, drawing on elements from other survival games and adding a charming twist, others feel it lacks depth and coherence, with minimal narrative to follow.
- “It's simply amazing; it has learned lessons from other survival games, combined with the cuteness of cat quests, and is just plain fun.”
- “I can't remember where I heard it, but I heard it described as 'capybara D&D,' so I was expecting adventure and a story.”
- “I don't think there's a story.”
- “Not much of a story.”
- “I heard it described as 'capybara D&D', so I was expecting adventure and a story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game offers notable replayability, particularly for players who are willing to explore different classes and upgrades. However, those who stick to a single class may find the replay value diminishes quickly. Overall, the inclusion of engaging elements, like beloved animals, enhances the game's appeal for repeated playthroughs.
- “The game holds significant replay value.”
- “Not only does the game feature my favorite animal, the capybara, but the replay value is spot on.”
- “As far as replayability goes, it caps off rather quickly if you don't plan on upgrading other classes.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization approach of the game is viewed positively, with users appreciating its integrity in an industry often plagued by exploitative practices. However, there is a cautionary note regarding developers who prioritize co-op features, suggesting that such decisions may indicate potential cash grabs or incomplete offerings.
- “So yeah, lesson learned: when a developer thinks co-op is important enough to delay a game, steer clear because it's most likely a cash grab, incomplete, or just bad.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a charming and cute aesthetic, appealing to fans of roguelikes and bullet hell genres.
- “If you like roguelikes, bullet hells, and cute atmospheres, this is the game for you.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as they must switch to single-player mode after unlocking items in co-op to achieve progress, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
- “It's a co-op game, but the achievements are tedious since you have to switch to single player after unlocking every item.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I enjoy the game, but the amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that while the emotional aspects of the game have potential, there are significant areas that require improvement to fully resonate with players.