Spandex Force: Champion Rising
- June 24, 2015
- KarjaSoft
Get on Steam"Spandex Force: Champion Rising" is a humorous match-3 RPG where you create your own superhero and battle crooks in Vigilance Valley. Level up your superpowers, play seven minigames, and uncover secrets as you encounter 30 villains across five acts. Your choices lead to one of four different endings in this lighthearted adventure.
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Windows
Reviews
- The match-3 gameplay can be enjoyable and serves as a fun way to pass the time.
- The game features a unique superhero theme that adds a layer of intrigue to the match-3 mechanics.
- It's a low-cost game that provides some entertainment value, especially for casual players.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including crashes on launch and bugged achievements.
- Gameplay is extremely repetitive and grind-heavy, making progress feel tedious and unengaging.
- The story and graphics are considered lackluster, contributing to an overall uninspired experience.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many finding it generic and lacking depth, often described as a superficial superhero narrative. While some players appreciate the intriguing elements and character dialogue in games like Puyo Pop Fever, others criticize the story's execution and the tedious gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a secondary feature, with some enjoyment found in side minigames, but it ultimately fails to elevate the gameplay.
“The story carries with it some mystery and intrigue, and I also like the artwork and feel the dialogue writing and characterizations are pretty good.”
“Puyo Pop Fever's story mode is interesting and fun, whilst still only being match-3 based.”
“Tldr; Spandex Force is a fun casual match-3 game at the right price, but be warned its main story does have a time limit.”
“The story is really lame too and the graphics are pretty lazy.”
“Spandex Force is a match-3/bejeweled ripoff with a lame indie comic book superhero story veneer slapped on it.”
“It's rather a shame then that the gameplay is so uninvolving as to make the game elements feel like an annoying chore to progress the story as opposed to something fun.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring an interesting premise and appealing artwork, but suffers from poor balance and lack of clarity, making it feel tedious and unengaging. While some players appreciate the match-3 mechanics, many find them overly simplistic and lacking in challenge, leading to a grindy experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite some enjoyable elements, the gameplay ultimately fails to deliver a stimulating or rewarding experience.
“Gameplay includes interesting premises and ideas that keep players engaged.”
“Witty dialogue and solid match-3 gameplay create an enjoyable experience.”
“Its core gameplay is pretty interesting at times, allowing players to engage without requiring too much effort.”
“Don't even recommend on sale, shoddy broken game even though the match-3 gameplay isn't necessarily bad.”
“An excellent premise and some nice ideas, artwork, and writing for the match-3/RPG-adventure mashup genre, but unfortunately the lack of balance in gameplay makes the journey extremely tedious rather than fun.”
“It's rather a shame then that the gameplay is so uninvolving as to make the game elements feel like an annoying chore to progress the story as opposed to something fun.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, with many players finding the progression tedious and lacking in engagement. While it features an interesting premise and appealing artwork, the match-3 gameplay is often described as requiring minimal skill, leading to a laborious experience. Although some players enjoy it in short bursts, the overall sentiment is that the grind detracts significantly from the fun.
“A spectacle of how incredibly tedious a game can be.”
“An excellent premise and some nice ideas, artwork, and writing for the match-3/RPG-adventure mashup genre, but unfortunately the lack of balance in gameplay makes the journey extremely tedious rather than fun.”
“I don't mind grindy games if I find the grind elements somewhat stimulating -- unfortunately, the match-3 gameplay here is just kind of tedious and requires little skill or thought process to advance.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them lazy and lacking in resolution options, while others appreciated the artwork and character designs. Overall, the visuals are seen as decent but not exceptional, overshadowed by gameplay balance issues.
“I also like the artwork and feel the dialogue writing and characterizations are pretty good, and the story carries with it some mystery and intrigue.”
“The story is really lame too and the graphics are pretty lazy.”
“The graphics are fine, though it is lacking resolution options (unless I'm missing something; if so, I will edit this review).”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing experience for players. However, some users have pointed out that the background tracks bear a resemblance to Britney Spears songs, which may not appeal to everyone.
“The background music has a catchy pop vibe that reminds me of Britney Spears' songs.”
“Be warned, the background music sounds like Britney Spears songs.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users note that the game was once highly regarded for its humor, describing it as very funny in its earlier iterations.
“Long ago, it was a good game and very funny.”
