Supaplex

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Supaplex is a single player casual action adventure game with kids and science fiction themes. It was developed by InArcade and was released on May 9, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Supaplex is a single-player Kids Arcade game with an estimated 23 hours of playtime, offering multiple levels of difficulty and challenges. The classic Supaplex game is a legendary problem-solving puzzler, while Supaplex SQUARES presents small square-shaped levels that require quick thinking and reactions. For experienced players, there are games like Supaplex HARD, GO!, THINK!, and WOW!, which offer increasing complexity, speed, and challenges.

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Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Supaplex offers a nostalgic experience with challenging and thoughtfully designed puzzles that require both strategy and quick reflexes.
The remastered version includes quality of life improvements such as save/load functionality, adjustable speed, and zoom features, making it more accessible than the original.
Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke fond memories from their childhood while still providing a satisfying and engaging puzzle-solving experience.

Many players feel that the remastered graphics and sound do not live up to the original, with some animations and features missing, leading to a less authentic experience.
The game can be frustrating due to its autosave feature, which saves during critical moments, potentially leading to repeated failures and loss of progress.
Some users have reported sluggish controls and glitches that detract from the overall gameplay experience, making it feel less polished than expected.

graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the remastered game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the colorful and polished visuals, while others express disappointment, preferring the original pixelated style. Critics note that the new graphics often feel out of place and lack the charm of the original sprites, leading to a sense of nostalgia for the classic design. Overall, while the remaster offers some visual improvements, many players feel it does not fully capture the essence of the original game.
- “Its simple yet colorful graphics provide an engaging experience.”
- “I used to play this game as a kid, it's so amazing to play this stellar remake with better graphics!”
- “Levels are historically accurate, the graphics have had a little polish and a few handy 'quality of life' extras have been added without detracting from authentic gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, it doesn't deliver on being Supaplex - the levels are there, as is the original theme, but the graphics are worse than the original sprites. There's weird music mixes thrown in, and all that's really been retained is the terrible menu system that was normal in the 90s but terrible today.”
- “Murphy is not cute anymore, infotrons are ugly, graphics and sprites are lazy work.”
- “Instead of having some kind of HD version of the original level select, they have this green mobile interface. While most of the graphics are a fairly decent upgrade, a few of them just feel a bit out of place.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find the reworked versions of the original tracks catchy and memorable, others criticize the new mixes as inferior to the original. Additionally, the music and sound effects are noted to enhance the game's atmosphere, but there are complaints about the overall quality and integration of the audio with the game's visuals and menus.
- “Additionally, the game's music and effects are well-utilized to enhance the atmosphere.”
- “The music is catchy though.”
- “The music will ring in your head years after.”
- “Unfortunately it doesn't deliver on being Supaplex - the levels are there, as is the original theme, but the graphics are worse than the original sprites, there's weird music mixes thrown in, and all that's really been retained is the terrible menu system that was normal in the 90s but terrible today.”
- “It's somewhat sluggish, there are 'interlaced glitches' that happen when you move, the sprites are upgraded but some of them didn't seem to get the memo, the menus don't fit style-wise (as the original did) and finally the music... welp, I'm not a fan of the reworked material.”
- “The music is some form of reworked version of the original, but it's way worse.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around maze navigation, obstacle avoidance, and puzzle-solving, offering a mix of straightforward mechanics and inventive challenges that engage players. While the remaster retains the original's gameplay and level design, some find it overly reliant on trial and error. Overall, it is praised for its classic appeal and potential for extensive playtime.
- “The game is primarily built on the mechanic of progressing through a maze, overcoming obstacles, and avoiding enemies.”
- “With its straightforward yet effective mechanics and inventive puzzles, it entertains and challenges players.”
- “A classic, this clever puzzle game with hundreds of hours of gameplay.”
- “Boulder dash but with needlessly complicated trial and error gameplay.”
- “The remaster is completely the same as original in terms of game mechanics and levels layout.”
- “The 'remake' has exactly the same gameplay as the original - you, the big red dot with eyes, have to eat a given number of colorful triangle blocks and then go right to the exit block.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players enjoying the amusing pacman-like character and the quirky obstacles, making it entertaining for casual play. However, some users find the humor lacking and feel that it detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that it may not appeal to everyone.
- “This amazing world 'inside the computer' features a funny Pac-Man-like character and all sorts of obstacles and dangers.”
- “Old game but funny nonetheless; perfect for keeping my girlfriend occupied! :)”
- “I do not like it, because it wastes time and it is not funny. Maybe it can be turned off in the future?”
- “I do not like it, because it wastes time and it is not funny. Maybe it can be turned off in the future?”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers enhanced replayability through features like in-game saves, speed adjustments, online rankings, and improved graphics and sound, making it more accessible and enjoyable compared to the original version. These additions help alleviate frustration in challenging sections, encouraging players to revisit the game.
- “This contributes to the game's replay value.”
- “Just like the original but with added options such as the in-game save feature (which makes it a lot less frustrating and more playable, especially during really difficult parts that made me quit playing in the original version), speed adjustment, online ranking, zoom out (kind of a cheat in some levels), and of course better graphics and sounds.”
- “Just like the original but with added options such as the in-game save feature (which makes it a lot less frustrating and more playable, especially in really difficult parts that made me quit playing in the original version), speed adjustment, online ranking, zoom out (kind of a cheat in some levels), and of course better graphics and sounds.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its well-crafted music and sound effects, which effectively contribute to the overall immersive experience.
- “Additionally, the game's music and effects are well-utilized to enhance the atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that save states significantly reduce the tedium associated with grinding, allowing them to avoid replaying entire levels after mistakes. This feature enhances the overall experience by making progress feel more manageable and less frustrating.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being sluggish and plagued by interlaced glitches during movement. While some sprites have been upgraded, inconsistencies remain, and the menus do not align with the original's aesthetic, further detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the reworked music has not resonated well with players.
- “It's somewhat sluggish, there are 'interlaced glitches' that happen when you move. The sprites are upgraded, but some of them didn't seem to get the memo. The menus don't fit style-wise as the original did, and finally, the music... well, I'm not a fan of the reworked material.”