SUPER CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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SUPER CIRCUIT BREAKERS is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Triverske and was released on May 19, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

The Circuit Breakers return! Experience the award winning twin stick shooter with new graphics, new characters, new enemies, and new gamemodes! In this classic arcade-styled game, up to 6 players can play together locally or online through Steam's Remote Play Together feature. SUPER CIRCUIT BREAKERS is fun for everyone and features both competitive and cooperative styles of play. You're only a mo…

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humor1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Engaging and fast-paced gameplay that requires quick reflexes and strategic thinking.
Vibrant pixel art graphics create a nostalgic atmosphere, complemented by a fitting soundtrack.
Diverse character abilities and upgrade options add depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer experiences.

The game can feel too short and lacks a sense of purpose or story, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Some players experienced technical issues, including bugs and optimization problems, especially in multiplayer mode.
The graphics and overall visual quality may not meet the expectations of players accustomed to modern standards.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its mechanics and controls, providing a fun experience; however, some players find it too fast-paced and short, which can lead to confusion. While customization options for keybindings are available, the lack of a menu during gameplay is noted as a drawback. Overall, the graphics and overall interest level received mixed feedback.
- “It plays great and everything really works mechanics-wise.”
- “It felt like a fun mechanic!”
- “All keybindings may be changed in the options menu, but do note that the menu isn't available during gameplay.”
- “Too short and gameplay is too fast to really know what's going on.”
- “Nice gameplay, good controls and all, but didn't like the graphics and found the game uninteresting.”
- “All keybindings may be changed in the options menu, but note that the menu isn't available during gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, with a locked resolution that limits visual quality improvements. Many players feel that the choice of graphics is a lazy substitute for modern 3D visuals, detracting from the overall experience despite the game's solid gameplay and controls. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, contributing to a lack of interest in the game.
- “Fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Resolution is locked and can't be changed, so there's no way to even attempt to improve the poor quality, obsolete visuals.”
- “We can only wonder if the steep DLC pricing, or the inability for the developers to manage 3D graphics, the old dead game format, or the lazy pixel art was what scared gamers away.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, particularly in multiplayer mode, leading users to advise against attempting to play it in that capacity.
- “This is terribly optimized for multiplayer; it's not even worth trying.”
- “The game runs poorly on most systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Frequent crashes and long loading times indicate a lack of proper optimization.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game is enjoyable but suffers from stability issues, particularly freezing around room 5, indicating a need for improvements in performance.
- “Fun, but it seems quite buggy as I find it likes to freeze around room 5.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several glitches that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features special missions in each room that enhance your damage permanently, which players find enjoyable. However, it lacks a cohesive story or narrative context, leaving the experience focused primarily on gameplay rather than storytelling.
- “(There is) no story to the game or any reason. You just seem to enjoy walking through those halls and smashing robots.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of games developed with GameMaker Studio is frequently criticized for resulting in low-quality, "shovelware" titles that appear to prioritize profit over player experience, leading to perceptions of lazy cash grabs.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting the amusing and creative use of weapons, such as the "particle beam dude." However, they also mention that mastering these humorous elements may require some practice.
- “I tried the particle beam, dude! It's a very nice and funny way of using weapons, but you gotta practice a bit with that one.”