Suits: Absolute Power
- October 16, 2020
- Technomancy Studios
In "Suits: Absolute Power," the CEO of Suits City becomes a fugitive after his city is marked for termination and quarantine. Players must survive by befriending enemies and preparing for an offensive against the Shareholders of Business Planet. This game explores a world where employees are at the mercy of their corporate overlords in a dystopian business-themed setting.
Reviews
- The game features an impressive and diverse soundtrack with 159 unique tracks, enhancing the overall experience.
- The art style is a significant improvement over the previous game, with hand-drawn animations that are both fun and expressive.
- The story is engaging and surprisingly excellent, with well-developed characters and a compelling plot that expands on the themes of capitalism.
- The combat system is rudimentary and can feel slow and buggy, with issues like RNG affecting attack accuracy.
- The overworld is monochromatic and can be confusing to navigate, making it easy to get lost in larger areas.
- The game heavily relies on its predecessor for context, which may leave new players confused about certain plot points.
- story71 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "Suits: Absolute Power" is generally regarded as a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a more engaging and compelling narrative with well-developed characters and a mix of humor and serious themes. While some players found the plot occasionally confusing or linear, many appreciated the nostalgic elements and the game's ability to tie up loose ends from the first installment. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point of the game, enhanced by improved visuals and a captivating soundtrack.
“The game has very good control over its tone, and it makes the story that much more enjoyable.”
“I was going into it expecting a grim, cynical, late-stage capitalism sort of plot, and this game does have that to a certain extent, but the driving force of the plot is genuinely compelling, and the characters motivate the story very well.”
“This game is amazing, astonishing art style that will stand the test of time, a story that is actually influenced by what you do.”
“The story is shoved in your face so much that it disengages me from the whole thing.”
“Eventually, bosses became indistinguishable from regular enemy encounters, and I hadn't even realized when I did something that would push the story along.”
“Everything regarding combat and story is so sloppily put together.”
- music71 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its diversity and quality, noting that each encounter features unique tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. Highlights include the dramatic "Pencil Man's Song" and a soundtrack filled with catchy brass and trap elements, which many players found memorable and enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and appeal.
“The music is extremely good, and every single encounter has its own unique music.”
“The soundtrack is phenomenal; I've paid more attention to music in the past couple of years, but absolute jazz stands above a lot of triple-A games.”
“The aesthetic's amazing, the music's great, and there's a lot of tracks even for minor bosses, and the story is actually very interesting.”
“Music and story I'd like to talk about if there was anything worth talking about at all.”
“Wish more of the songs had vocals for more dramatic backstories during combat.”
“The music?...... hoooooly smokes.”
- graphics50 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received significant praise for their unique and improved art style, blending pixel art with hand-drawn visuals, particularly in combat and cutscenes. While many players appreciate the vibrant aesthetics and the overall visual upgrade from the previous installment, some express mixed feelings about the execution, noting that certain elements can be confusing or inconsistent. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the storytelling and gameplay experience.
“First of all, the graphics had a huge glow-up!”
“The cinematics with the artwork were a treat for the eyes, and I looked forward to seeing all the new art.”
“Amazing game with outstanding music and visuals, the story builds off the questions we got from the first suits very well to give you a very interesting world to explore and god I cannot gush about the graphics enough.”
“The change in art style strikes me as strange as it tries to juggle between three styles.”
“A graphical art style that is both leagues ahead of the previous game and yet manages to look worse at times.”
“The trailer and promotional art had me excited to try it out, but then once I saw the in-game graphics, I almost felt like I was tricked.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its expansion on mechanics from the previous game, including new systems like corruption and a more detailed combat structure, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and poorly explained. Many players found the turn-based RPG mechanics standard and repetitive, though the art and music were highlighted as strong points. Overall, while the gameplay offers some fun and engaging elements, it lacks innovation and depth in certain areas.
“Loved it, great expansion upon the mechanics of the first game, highly recommend playing it!”
“This game is the epitome of what a sequel should be, as it expands on the first game tenfold: a more in-depth and compelling story, better writing, absolutely phenomenal music, and a more detailed combat system with new and interesting mechanics.”
“Gameplay is fast, responsive and is just fun, nothing more to add here.”
“Already ripping off of other tried and true ideas and mechanics, Absolute Power manages to evoke nothing interesting or innovative.”
“The game doesn’t explain some of the important game mechanics like what your stats mean, what status effects are, or even how the corruption system works.”
“The gameplay is simple, but it gets the job done.”
- humor22 mentions
- 95 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it genuinely funny and charming, with well-executed jokes and clever writing, others feel that many comedic elements fall flat or become annoying. The game balances absurdity and seriousness, featuring quirky designs and dark humor that resonate well with some players, though it occasionally leans on familiar tropes. Overall, it offers a unique blend of humor that, despite its inconsistencies, contributes positively to the game's charm and appeal.
“The humor and writing was good if sometimes on the nose.”
“The dialog is actually funny and I laughed multiple times.”
“It made me laugh at the puns, crudeness, and absurdity of some things.”
“All the comedic bits it sends you through are chronically unfunny and just completely annoying to go through as you meander through an ever larger monochrome world, constantly getting lost in the bleak appearance of everything.”
“The attempts at humor feel forced and fall flat, making the experience more tedious than entertaining.”
“I found the jokes to be stale and repetitive, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; some players find it tedious and frustrating due to power scaling and the constant introduction of overpowering gear, which diminishes the challenge of encounters. Others appreciate the absence of grinding mechanics, highlighting a more enjoyable experience with balanced difficulty and engaging gameplay. Overall, while some players feel the grind detracts from the experience, others welcome the lack of it as a positive aspect.
“This doesn't help when, once you've reached halfway, every 5 minutes you'll reach a new store with new gear that just overpowers the hell out of your team, making enemy encounters less of a challenge and more of a tedious time waster.”
“A progression system that only makes the fights more tedious the further in the game you get due to power and cost scaling.”
“Getting money in this game is such a stressful event. I'm sure I was doing it wrong, but I'm used to grinding for money and XP to get better stuff and be stronger, yet I couldn't for the life of me find a way to do that without it actually bringing negative results to my party.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by a rudimentary and slow battle system, which is also prone to bugs and glitches, particularly in the final section. Overall, players have noted that these issues detract from the overall experience.
“The battle system is basic, slow, and a tad buggy.”
“Besides that, the final section was very strange when it came to glitches.”
“The battle system is a little rudimentary, a little slow, and also a little buggy.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive designs and engaging dialogue, highlighting the overall quality and creativity in the characters' presentation.
“I could go on and on about the character design, the dialogue, the music.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes a wide range of emotions, blending horror and humor with heartwarming moments, culminating in a poignant ending that left players teary-eyed. Many reviewers express a strong emotional connection to the narrative, encouraging support for the developers.
“The game is equally horrifying and weird as it is hilarious and heartwarming.”
“I just beat the game, and all I can say is that I cried a little at the end. Support the devs! The game costs very little.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a striking black and white aesthetic, evoking a noir style that enhances the game's mood and tone. This choice creates a visually compelling and immersive experience that resonates with players.
“The game masterfully captures a noir atmosphere, immersing players in a world of shadows and intrigue.”
“The black and white aesthetic creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.”
“Every scene is drenched in a moody atmosphere, making you feel like you're part of a classic film noir.”
“The game tries to create a noir atmosphere, but it ends up feeling more like a black-and-white film with no depth.”
“While the intention was to evoke a dark and moody atmosphere, it often feels flat and uninspired.”
“The atmosphere is supposed to be immersive, but instead, it feels like a poorly lit stage with no real sense of place.”