Super Algebrawl

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Engaging and fun math-based puzzles that can help improve math skills, making it suitable for both kids and adults.
The game features a charming art style and nostalgic sound design, enhancing the overall experience.
Generous with undos, allowing players to experiment with strategies without the fear of making irreversible mistakes.

The game is quite short, with limited content and only three levels, leaving players wanting more.
Some mechanics can feel unbalanced, leading to frustrating encounters where success heavily relies on RNG.
The targeting interface can be fiddly, making it easy to accidentally harm your own units, particularly the King.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and a balance between challenge and ease, with players encouraged to exploit certain strategies, which can lead to repetitive play. While the core mechanics are solid and the graphics and soundtrack are appealing, some players feel the game could benefit from a more expansive experience and a tutorial for newcomers. Overall, it offers an interesting blend of math puzzles and strategic planning, appealing to those who enjoy breaking game mechanics.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 music, contributing to an overall positive experience. Additionally, the game's development by a small team of two developers and a composer adds a unique charm to its musical composition.
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with some users noting random glitches and bugs, though many have been addressed. Players enjoy the balance of challenging gameplay and the ability to exploit certain mechanics, and the game performs well on the Steam Deck.
- “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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers limited replayability due to a lack of diverse content, but it still provides an engaging experience for about four hours, particularly through interesting decision-making moments.
- “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 allows for different strategies and approaches, making each replay a unique experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 feels like a frustrating lock-picking challenge, requiring repetitive attempts to match numbers to 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 grinding for resources, and it quickly became a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”