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.
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Reviews
- The game features solid pixel art and nostalgic sound design, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
- It effectively combines math with roguelike strategy, making it fun and educational for players of all ages.
- The game offers a generous undo feature and various difficulty settings, allowing for experimentation and accessibility.
- The game can feel unbalanced, with some encounters being frustratingly difficult due to RNG and lack of clear solutions.
- There are issues with the targeting interface, leading to accidental deaths of the player's king during gameplay.
- The content is limited, with only three levels and a desire for more story or gameplay depth expressed by players.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics that encourage players to exploit certain strategies, which can lead to repetitive experiences if overused. While the core math puzzle mechanics are engaging and complemented by appealing graphics and sound, some players feel the game could benefit from a tutorial and more expansive content. Overall, it offers a unique blend of challenge and simplicity, appealing to those who enjoy breaking game mechanics.
“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.”
“Very nice balance and core gameplay.”
“It is a very interesting core mechanic, and I enjoyed solving these math puzzles while watching cute graphics and nice sound effects.”
“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.”
“It's hard because it is nearly impossible if you don't use these boring and broken mechanics.”
“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.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for being warm, inviting, and thematically appropriate, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Players appreciate the cute art style and nostalgic elements, which complement the engaging gameplay and soundtrack. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the enjoyment of the math puzzle mechanics.
“The story is funny and engaging, the graphics are warm and inviting with a tint of nostalgia.”
“It is a very interesting core mechanic, and I enjoyed solving these math puzzles while watching cute graphics and nice sound effects.”
“Cute art style and sound effects.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with players enjoying the soundtrack so much that they listen to it continuously for extended periods. The combination of solid game mechanics and appealing graphics complements the engaging music, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the small development team, consisting of two developers and a music composer, is noted for their impressive monthly releases.
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for being funny and engaging, complemented by warm and nostalgic graphics. However, many users express a desire for more story content to enhance the overall experience.
“The story is funny and engaging, the graphics are warm and inviting with a tint of nostalgia.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by occasional bugs and RNG elements, though some issues may have been addressed in updates. Overall, it performs well on the Steam Deck, providing an enjoyable experience despite the presence of some frustrating interactions.
“And it runs great on Steam Deck!”
“The game is plagued by random number generation issues and buggy interactions, which can detract from the overall experience.”
“There are still many bugs that disrupt gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
“The stability of the game is questionable, with frequent crashes and glitches that hinder progress.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to a lack of substantial content, but it can provide around four hours of engaging decision-making experiences.
“While it may not offer infinite replayability, the game provides a solid 4 hours of engaging decision-making that kept my stream entertained.”
“The game has a limited amount of content, but it still offers a worthwhile experience that can be revisited for its interesting choices.”
“Although it lacks endless replayability, the game delivers a captivating experience that can be enjoyed multiple times.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being funny and engaging, 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of Algebrawl to be tedious, particularly when using advanced modifiers, which transform gameplay into a repetitive and frustrating experience of trying to match numbers to enemy stats. While the base difficulty is manageable, the added complexity detracts from overall enjoyment.
“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.”
