Super Algebrawl
- January 18, 2024
- PUNKCAKE Délicieux
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Get on itch.io Store"Super Algebrawl" is a tactics puzzle RPG where you control a boar king with mathematical powers, using addition, multiplication, and other operations to defeat monsters and recruit heroes. Every encounter is a puzzle to solve with algebra, and you can gain new abilities and expand your party as you progress through the game's 3 areas, each with unique enemies and a boss. Adjust the difficulty with 4 modifiers. Solve logical puzzles and defeat enemies using math to save the animal realm.
Reviews
- Engaging math-based puzzles that are fun and encourage strategic thinking.
- Cute pixel art and nostalgic sound design enhance the overall experience.
- Great for educational purposes, making it suitable for children to learn math in a fun way.
- Lacks content and variety, with only three levels and limited replayability.
- Game balance issues, where certain mechanics can lead to overpowered strategies, making it too easy.
- User interface can be frustrating, with accidental misclicks leading to unintended deaths.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of solid mechanics and a focus on math-based puzzles, with a balance that encourages players to exploit certain strategies while also presenting challenges. While the graphics and soundtrack enhance the experience, some players feel the game could benefit from a more expansive approach and a tutorial for newcomers. Overall, it offers an engaging experience for those who enjoy breaking game mechanics and solving puzzles, though it may become repetitive if overused.
“The numbers are clear and work on any background, allowing me to focus on the gameplay.”
“Its game mechanics are solid, its graphics are pretty good for the theme, and I've been listening to its soundtrack constantly for the last two months.”
“I do wish it was slightly more expansive in terms of gameplay and I think it could use a tutorial to figure out initially (I figured it out pretty quickly), but as I said, for a $5 game, it's already working on all cylinders for its price.”
“It's hard because it is nearly impossible if you don't use these boring and broken mechanics.”
“Easy because if you cheese the mechanics of the game (which the game is absolutely encouraging you to do), it becomes a snore-fest of copying, breaking apart, attacking, getting spells, repeat.”
“If you like breaking mechanics in games, then you will also like this.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their warmth and nostalgic charm, complementing the game's engaging mechanics and sound design. Players appreciate the cute art style, which enhances the overall experience of solving math puzzles without the pressure of time limits.
“The story is funny and engaging, the graphics are warm and inviting with a tint of nostalgia.”
“I enjoyed solving these math puzzles while watching cute graphics and nice sound effects.”
“Cute art style and sound effects.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with players enjoying the soundtrack enough to listen to it continuously for extended periods. The combination of solid game mechanics and appealing graphics complements the engaging audio experience, highlighting the impressive work of the small development team.
“Its game mechanics are solid, its graphics are pretty good for the theme, and I've been listening to its soundtrack constantly for the last two months.”
“No time limit for the puzzles, infinite redos, good music and graphics.”
“I like how Punkcake is made up of just two developers and a music composer, and they make one game a month.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is praised for being funny and engaging, complemented by warm and nostalgic graphics; however, there is a desire for more content to enhance the narrative experience.
“The story is funny and engaging, the graphics are warm and inviting with a tint of nostalgia.”
“I would love more story content.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on the Steam Deck, players report occasional bugs and RNG elements that can affect gameplay. Some issues may have been addressed, but players still experience frustrating interactions with challenging enemies.
“It runs great on Steam Deck!”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I've experienced minimal bugs, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
“The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt the experience.”
“I often encounter game-breaking glitches that make it impossible to progress.”
“Stability issues have made it frustrating to enjoy what could be a great game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to a lack of diverse content, but it still provides an engaging experience for about four hours, particularly in terms of decision-making.
“While it may not offer infinite replayability, the game provides a solid 4 hours of engaging decision-making that kept my stream entertained.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh, encouraging me to dive back in for more.”
“I love how the game encourages multiple playthroughs with different strategies, making each experience unique and enjoyable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a funny and engaging story, complemented by warm and nostalgic graphics that enhance the overall experience.
“The story is funny and engaging, the graphics are warm and inviting with a tint of nostalgia.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in Algebrawl reminiscent of issues in Shotgun King, noting that while the base difficulty is manageable, advanced modifiers create a tedious experience that involves repetitive number-mashing to match enemy stats.
“Algebrawl has the same problems as Shotgun King did - the base difficulty is okay, but the advanced modifiers turn the game into a tedious lock-picking experience, as you keep mashing different numbers together in hopes that they fit the enemy stats.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the overall experience.”
“I found myself spending hours on grinding for resources, which quickly became a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
