Summit

About

Explore a giant mountain massif in this classical 2D Metroidvania. Climb daring mountain passes, explore forgotten ruins and gather equipment as you ascend your way to the ultimate destination - the Summit. This already war-torn country has recently been befallen by a mighty set of catastrophes. Your unlikely protagonist, a member of the weak Ruby tribe, turned out to be one of a few survivors of…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The map design is impressive, with interesting layouts and rewarding exploration that encourages revisiting areas with new abilities.
The visuals and soundtrack are well-crafted, contributing to an engaging atmosphere and immersive experience.
The game shows great potential for a solo project, with a variety of secrets and challenges that keep players hooked.

The controls are spotty, particularly with the climbing and grabbing mechanics, leading to frustrating deaths and inconsistent gameplay.
Boss fights and platforming often suffer from bugs and hit detection issues, making them feel unfair and poorly designed.
The platforming can be tedious and lacks variety, with limited abilities that do not enhance the overall experience.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players appreciating the tight controls and visual quality, while others express frustration with the climbing and grabbing mechanics, which they feel need improvement for better responsiveness. Overall, there is potential for varied gameplay, but technical issues with core mechanics detract from the experience.
- “So far, I haven't played very much, but the controls seem tight, the graphics are nicely crisp and clean, and there was a good bit of variation to the gameplay already, with much more to come apparently.”
- “The climbing/grabbing mechanics in general could do with some polish to make it more forgiving.”
- “Despite the mechanics mostly working fine elsewhere, I was unable to grab onto the wall and jump toward the boss to attack it; my character would just fall down instead.”
- “The climbing and grabbing mechanics in general could use some polish to make them more forgiving.”
- “I really wanted to like this game because it's beautiful, but in a game where you are climbing a mountain, I would expect the ledge grabbing mechanic to actually work.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting the amazing soundtrack and charming NPC sounds, contributing positively to the overall experience. Many players appreciate the music alongside other elements like map design and world-building.
- “I really enjoyed the map design, the world building, and the music.”
- “I like the premise, the music, and it looks pretty good, too.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing, and the NPC sounds are very cute.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally viewed as problematic, with users reporting several glitches and significant issues during boss fights, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Great game with a few glitches.”
- “Every boss fight is buggy and poorly designed.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story fails to engage some players, with one reviewer noting a lack of interest but expressing a willingness to continue exploring it. Overall, it appears that the narrative may not resonate with everyone, particularly those less focused on story elements.
- “The story didn't capture my attention, but I don't care too much about stories.”
- “I'll give it some time and try to move on with the story I'm interested in...”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their crisp and clean quality, contributing to an exhilarating experience as players explore a variety of visually distinct themes and zones. Overall, the visuals enhance the gameplay and add to the excitement of discovery.
- “So far, I haven't played very much, but the controls seem tight, the graphics are nicely crisp and clean, and there is a good bit of variation to the gameplay already, with much more to come apparently.”
- “The visuals and wide assortment of different themes made discovering new zones exhilarating.”