Super Blue Fighter

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Super Blue Fighter is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Herrero Games and was released on September 27, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Bring peace to the universe in this simple but challenging casual survival game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a fun retro feel and concept, making it a good time-waster.
It features smooth gameplay and is easy to learn, appealing to players of all ages.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall arcade experience.

The game suffers from technical issues, including random black screen flashes that make it nearly unplayable.
Graphics are of very low quality, lacking modern standards and customization options.
The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and no story to engage players.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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34%
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics, primarily involving movement with WASD and bomb-dropping, which some players find more enjoyable with a controller. While the gameplay is smooth and free of bugs, it lacks increasing challenge and additional mechanics, making it suitable for short, relaxing sessions. Despite its simplicity, players find the gameplay surprisingly fun and challenging, though the game menus are noted as a weak point.
- “Smooth gameplay: there are no bugs, no hiccups, and nothing else that could be considered a negative within the game style.”
- “Simple yet challenging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and the mechanics are fairly simple to understand and execute.”
- “No additional mechanics are revealed and the challenge never increases.”
- “With a nice albeit repetitive soundtrack and the aforementioned gameplay you can play this game for short periods in order to relax.”
- “[b]gameplay:[/b] you move with WASD, and drop bombs; it probably plays better on a controller than keyboard, but either are usable.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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37%
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The music in the game features a retro style, with an encouraging main menu theme and a relaxing in-game background score that evokes nostalgia for classic titles like Phantasy Star. While the soundtrack is generally well-received for its cheerful and well-crafted tunes, some players noted its repetitive nature and expressed a desire for more variety. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for short, relaxing sessions.
- “Both BGMs are retro music, where the main menu has an encouraging vibe and the in-game BGM has a relaxing vibe.”
- “The music is well made and at times strangely reminds me of something you'd hear in Phantasy Star or old Mega Drive/Genesis games with the classic Yamaha synth sound.”
- “Fun and simple game, yet challenging with fun music.”
- “With a nice albeit repetitive soundtrack, you can play this game for short periods in order to relax.”
- “Repetitive music: a little more variety in the soundtrack would have been perfect.”
- “The music is well made and at times strangely reminds me of something you'd hear in Phantasy Star or old Mega Drive/Genesis games with the old Yamaha synth sound.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by outdated retro pixel art and 2D sprite designs that reflect its arcade roots, reminiscent of early 80s aesthetics. Players have no options to adjust resolution or customize graphics settings, resulting in a lack of flexibility to improve the low-quality visuals.
- “The game is using 2D sprite graphics with a simple design to reflect on its arcade genre.”
- “The music is good, but the graphics are reminiscent of the early 80s.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The game lacks a substantial storyline, with players noting that while it is an enjoyable arcade experience, it would benefit from a narrative element to enhance engagement. The developers provide minimal context, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics like score tracking, reminiscent of classic retro games that often had simple plots. Overall, the absence of a compelling story is seen as a drawback by some players.
- “Well, it's a fun arcade game with endless rounds, but just adding some story to it for every few levels would keep the game engaging. That's how we love retro games.”
- “[b]Story:[/b] Store page text: [i]"Bring peace to the universe in this simple but challenging casual survival game."[/i]”
- “So there's not much of a storyline, but there is, however, a leaderboard where your scores get recorded.”
- “Well it's a fun arcade game with endless rounds, but just add some story to it for every few levels to keep the game engaging; that's how we love retro games.”
- “...I see the developers don't really have a story for the game either.”
- “The only drawback is it has got no storyline.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is minimal, as players primarily engage in repetitive actions of moving and touching colors, which lacks depth and narrative connection. While the inclusion of trading cards adds a slight incentive, the overall experience feels more mechanical than emotionally engaging, resembling a simplistic version of classic arcade games without the emotional stakes.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players note that the game features a grindy achievement, with multiple mentions of a single achievement requiring significant effort to obtain. This aspect may deter some players who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “The grinding for achievements feels excessive and tedious.”
- “I found the grind for that one achievement to be incredibly frustrating.”
- “The game requires too much grinding, making it feel more like a chore than fun.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a high level of stability, with no bugs, crashes, or glitches encountered during gameplay sessions. This consistent performance contributes positively to the overall gaming experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's excellent replayability, enhanced by competitive leaderboards that encourage striving for high scores. This feature adds significant motivation for repeated playthroughs.
- “Great replayability, and leaderboards to compete for the high score!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting it as a key feature that enhances the casual gaming experience. Overall, players find the game to be entertaining and amusing.
- “This game is a hilarious casual experience that keeps me laughing.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making it a delightful casual play.”
- “I love how this game combines humor with casual gameplay, it's always a good time!”