Super Amazing Wagon Adventure
- October 17, 2013
- sparsevector
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Super Amazing Wagon Adventure" is a wild west-themed action game with procedural generation. Players must navigate a wagon through dangerous terrain, fighting off bandits and managing resources while making tough decisions that impact the story. The game is known for its challenging difficulty and quirky humor.
PC
Windows
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- The game is a hilarious and absurd take on the classic Oregon Trail, filled with unexpected and random events that keep gameplay fresh and entertaining.
- It offers a variety of unlockable wagons and weapons, adding depth and replayability to the experience.
- The retro graphics and catchy soundtrack enhance the overall charm of the game, making it a fun and lighthearted adventure.
- The gameplay can become repetitive after multiple playthroughs, as many events and scenarios start to feel familiar.
- Some players find the difficulty frustrating, with random events leading to unavoidable deaths that can feel unfair.
- The text transitions can be slow, making it difficult to skip or speed through dialogue, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
- humor198 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Super Amazing Wagon Adventure" is a standout feature, characterized by its absurd and unpredictable scenarios that consistently elicit laughter. Players appreciate the game's witty writing, dark humor, and the comedic chaos that unfolds during gameplay, making it a fun experience to share with friends. While some find the humor can become repetitive over time, the overall consensus is that the game delivers a hilarious and entertaining experience, often leaving players in stitches.
“Fighting and beating my inner demons (yes, you can actually do that in this game), is equal parts insanely addicting and hilarious, just like every other bit of inspired chaos you encounter in your time in the wagon.”
“I gifted this to a friend and received 10 straight minutes of him laughing to the point of being in tears.”
“The sheer randomness of the adventures is hilarious.”
- gameplay95 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a fast-paced, scrolling 2D shooter with elements of arena combat, offering a mix of humor and challenge that keeps players engaged. While the game features multiple modes and a unique, randomized experience, it can become repetitive and lacks depth, which may deter those seeking more variety. Overall, it provides decent value for its price, appealing to players who enjoy simple mechanics and a humorous narrative, despite some frustrations with controls and randomness.
“The gameplay is fun although not too varied, but the difficulty is really high; I've only gotten beyond the second area a couple of times, and it can get repetitive when you die too many times, but since it's really cheap, it's definitely worth the money.”
“The gameplay itself is smooth, fun, and well-varied.”
“Every playthrough is unique, and the fast, sometimes challenging gameplay combined with the hilarious situations makes this one of my favorite games.”
“The gameplay can get rather repetitive if you are expecting more variety outside of 2D scroller/arena combat and the occasional vehicle evasion scenario.”
“The game itself is not that long, but you will be assuredly killed repeatedly due to the crappiness of the mechanics and the random events which will screw you over big time.”
“What I didn't expect was extremely repetitive gameplay.”
- graphics75 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a nostalgic 8-bit style that appeals to fans of retro gaming, though they may deter those seeking modern, polished visuals. While some players appreciate the charm and creativity behind the simplistic design, others criticize it for being basic and glitchy, impacting overall enjoyment. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia, but their minimalism may not resonate with all players.
“The Atari-style graphics are really well done and pretty unique for a game of this style, and the CRT filter is a nice effect.”
“The graphics are nice, it's retro, and the music is nice.”
“This game is very fun yet challenging with its retro style graphics; it will amaze you.”
“Sawa's 8-bit graphics will no doubt put off some who simply are not interested in retro-focused games without any stylized and highly-polished visuals to make up for it.”
“The game's graphics are done in a retro pixel art style, and really aren't anything special.”
“Graphics are MS Paint, and the CRT effect looks like garbage and causes headaches; the music is repetitive and annoying, the events either too hard or too tedious, and it's overall a really boring experience, aside from the 'lol funny random' theme it's built around.”
- music75 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and enjoyable quality, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive during long sessions, the majority found it to be well-composed and fitting for the game's style, contributing to its humor and charm. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, with many recommending the game primarily for its music.
“It also has a few amazing songs, including one of the best title themes in gaming history that I can never forget.”
“The music is catchy, but not so that it gets annoyingly repetitive.”
“The music is also nothing less than spectacular, composed with a full orchestra; it really catches the atmosphere of the game and draws you further into the adventure.”
“The music drove me nuts after a while, but I did get a few chuckles and 'wtf' moments out of it.”
“Graphics are mspaint, and the CRT effect looks like garbage and causes headaches, the music is repetitive and annoying, the events either too hard or too tedious, and it's overall a really boring experience, aside from the 'lol funny random' theme it's built around.”
“The only thing I would say is wrong about it is the music and speed that the game goes can get a little bit overwhelming.”
- story58 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its absurdity and randomness, offering players a unique narrative experience with each playthrough as they follow three migrants on a chaotic journey filled with unexpected events and comedic twists. While some players appreciate the depth and humor of the storytelling, others find it simplistic and lacking in complexity, often comparing it to classic adventure games like Oregon Trail. Overall, the blend of humor, unpredictability, and engaging scenarios makes the story a highlight for many, contributing to the game's replay value.
“Game of the century, absolute masterpiece in storytelling, visuals, and gameplay.”
“The game follows the story of three migrants traveling west along a wagon trail, encountering a series of wild and unpredictable scenes that weave together to create a thrilling and unforgettable adventure.”
“The random story told each time is amazing.”
“You get a generic one-paragraph backstory, and what immediately follows is an action-packed, old-school shooter with all the gloriously absurd quick encounters you can muster.”
“...and that's about it as far as any 'deep' or 'complex' storytelling goes!”
“After finishing it once, I concluded that the 'story' ultimately wasn't my style, and the gameplay itself is average.”
- replayability39 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game offers a high level of replayability, primarily through unlockable wagons, random events, and various gameplay scenarios that keep each session fresh. While many players appreciate the fun and engaging mechanics, some note that the experience can become repetitive after extended play. Overall, it strikes a balance between entertaining variety and occasional predictability, making it a solid choice for those seeking replay value.
“Add replayability through unlocked wagons and score challenging side games, and you've got a winner that is hard to put down.”
“Every game is a new adventure, and the surplus of wagon variants creates an entertaining replayability to the game.”
“With lots of different wagons to unlock and a semi-random progression, which is partially influenced by the player's choices, this game has a pretty high replay value.”
“Random events happening give it some replay value, but you'll see everything pretty quickly.”
“Played it for 1 hour and already got very repetitive; I did like the creativeness and usage of sound, but it was already quite a task to play it for 1 hour even though this game should almost have 'endless' replayability.”
“It's short, doesn't have much replay value, graphics are bad, and it has no Steam achievements.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it features enjoyable graphics and solid gameplay, players frequently encounter glitches that can disrupt the experience. Some reviews highlight the absurdity of battling these glitches as part of the gameplay, while others note that the game generally runs smoothly with minimal issues. Overall, players should be prepared for occasional technical hiccups amidst the fun.
“Beware of glitches.”
“What makes Sawa different is that each event is insane, from accidentally jumping into outer space to taking shrooms and fighting off your inner demons, or my personal favorite, fighting glitches in the game as they attack and try to break the game.”
“The hardy pioneers who traveled west in their covered wagons faced many dangers: weather, dangerous river crossings, bears, narwhals, machine gun bandits, diseased monkeys, lava, malevolent glitches... now you, too, can experience this historically accurate retelling of how the west was won.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional experience of the game to be intense and multifaceted, combining moments of joy, laughter, and profound sadness. The narrative and character development lead to deep emotional investment, making the eventual tragic outcomes particularly impactful. Overall, the game elicits a strong emotional response, prompting players to both cry and reflect on their experiences.
“Playing this game is like trying to reach your life goals. 10/10 would cry again.”
“Then you get emotionally invested in them, and it's heartbreaking to watch them inevitably die an extremely violent death.”
“No but seriously, if you want to cry and laugh and experience a whirlwind of emotions, buy this game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant, Atari-like graphical style that enhances the sense of adventure, transitioning from serene landscapes to thrilling space battles. The spectacular orchestral music further immerses players, effectively capturing the game's adventurous spirit and drawing them deeper into the experience.
“The music is nothing less than spectacular, composed with a full orchestra; it really captures the atmosphere of the game and draws you further into the adventure.”
“Atmosphere and graphics: Atari-like graphics with vivid colors.”
“Atmosphere, graphics: Atari-like graphics with vivid colors.”
“Jumped across a river, went out of the atmosphere and died battling with a spaceship.”
“One moment you are crossing a stream, the next: flying through the earth's atmosphere.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with initial humor quickly giving way to boredom. The low-quality graphics and annoying music contribute to a frustrating experience, although some still see value in the game's low cost and potential for enjoyment. Overall, while it may offer some laughs, the grinding ultimately detracts from the gameplay.
“It's one of those 'lel so random' games that is absurd and will make you laugh the first few times something unexpected occurs; after that, it's just tedious.”
“Graphics are MS Paint, and the CRT effect looks like garbage and causes headaches. The music is repetitive and annoying, the events are either too hard or too tedious, and it's overall a really boring experience, aside from the 'lol funny random' theme it's built around.”
“But instead, it becomes a tedious and annoying mess of screen ghosting after that.”
