Super Cloudbuilt
- July 28, 2017
- Coilworks
- 50h median play time
Bursting with extra content and more addictive than sugar while giving the same rush, Super Cloudbuilt is an absolute delight and one worth seeking out.
Get on Steam"Super Cloudbuilt" is a remastered speedrunning game where you play as Demi, a soldier who awakens in a strange world. With an emphasis on player skill and creativity, run through expansive worlds, using your exo-suite to explore hidden paths and collect power-ups. Try 177 challenges across 3 game modes, and compete for top positions in the leaderboards with lightning-fast, action-packed gameplay. The game follows Demi's journey to understand and accept her new reality.
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Reviews
- Super Cloudbuilt offers an exhilarating 3D platforming experience with fluid movement mechanics that allow for creative exploration and speedrunning.
- The game features a beautifully designed art style and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- Improvements over the original include a more accessible story mode, new gameplay mechanics, and a variety of challenges that cater to both casual and hardcore players.
- The steep learning curve and limited lives system can be frustrating for new players, making it difficult to practice challenging sections without starting over.
- Some players may find the combat mechanics and enemy encounters to be annoying and disruptive to the flow of the game.
- The absence of Steam Workshop support for custom levels is a disappointment for those who enjoyed the original game's community-created content.
- story103 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally viewed as a secondary element, often described as vague or simplistic, yet it offers some emotional depth and intriguing themes. While the narrative is presented through voiceovers and journals, many players feel it lacks significance compared to the gameplay, which is the main draw. Overall, the story is seen as an improvement over its predecessor, but still not a primary reason to engage with the game.
“The story, while vague, has a fairly decent emotional punch to it which is complemented well by the smooth movement and speed in the gameplay.”
“Incredibly beautiful art style paired with a wonderful story and soundtrack.”
“The story is intriguing as well, even if the path forward is not always clear.”
“The 'story' just feels like something that's tacked on, and heavy with way too much protagonist exposition that's eminently skippable.”
“The story is just plain and simple, even though it is quite hard to interpret.”
“The story was a notable weak point and the whole game lacked a sense of polish.”
- gameplay75 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Super Cloudbuilt" is praised for its fluid and polished mechanics, offering a thrilling parkour experience that combines speed and precision. While some players find the learning curve steep and the introduction of single-use items somewhat limiting, the core mechanics remain engaging and rewarding, making it a must-play for fans of fast-paced platformers. Overall, the game successfully enhances its predecessor with improved visuals and refined controls, though some players express frustration with certain player-hostile mechanics and the challenge level.
“The gameplay is polished and one of the best I have seen in this genre, and there is such a lot of content, detail, and dedication put into it... this is one of my favorite games of all time (and I have played hundreds).”
“What makes Super Cloudbuilt amazing to play is the finely tuned movement mechanics, which arguably provide the best third-person parkour experience available.”
“Re-balanced to have an easier learning curve for beginners and an insanely fun set of mechanics for people to use to get around... this is a game that feels limitless in what you can do and is one of the few games that gets the mechanics good enough that exploring and moving is fun enough that the game isn't always about completing the current goal, but it's easy to start playing around and enjoying the actual levels.”
“The gameplay got too frustrating for me.”
“You don’t control the game mechanics; the game mechanics control you.”
“There's a lot of intricacies to the mechanics that can be frustrating to slowly learn.”
- music39 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its beauty, variety, and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. The soundtrack is described as a masterpiece, featuring intense and atmospheric beats that complement the fast-paced action, making it a standout element of the game. While some users noted minor repetitiveness, the overall consensus is that the music is a significant highlight, deserving of attention even outside of gameplay.
“The soundtrack is a masterpiece!”
“The music also deserves very special attention as a collection of intense, atmospheric beats to commit your high-speed maneuvers to.”
“Overall this is a fantastic game with a fantastic soundtrack.”
“The music is embarrassing.”
“Music is decent too, if a bit repetitive.”
“Aside from that, new levels, new(-ish) music, some new enemy types that are even more obnoxious than the old ones.”
- graphics38 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising the unique and vibrant art styles, including cel-shaded and crosshatched designs that enhance the fast-paced parkour action. Players appreciate the variety of graphical options available, allowing for customization, while some critiques mention that certain styles can obscure gameplay elements. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and striking, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.
“Beautiful graphics and skillful gameplay.”
“The crosshatched art style of the game serves it well, drawing stark contrasts between platforms and foes and giving you bright colors to augur towards.”
“Absolutely love the art and visuals!!!”
“Oh, and the graphics are trash.”
“> "sketchy" art style is a bit noisy and can obscure the bodies of some smaller enemies after the initial "aggro" lens flare effect.”
“I thought the game would be another generic game with clunky controls and a flimsy art style.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is praised, with improvements noted in performance and visuals compared to its predecessor. Players report that it runs well on a variety of systems, providing a smooth experience even on mid-range hardware. The balance of gameplay elements and challenges further enhances the overall performance satisfaction.
“What Super Cloudbuilt does far better, however, is the gameplay; the gun is more versatile than before, the energy system feels more forgiving, the optimization is improved, and the visuals are more refined.”
“Good well-optimized game where you will curse yourself again and again.”
“I got a decent rig (i5 4460, AMD Radeon R270X), but I don't see any difference in performance.”
“The game is better optimized as well, so it should run fairly well on most PCs; it runs way better than the first Cloudbuilt did.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its engaging gameplay, numerous challenge modes, and diverse stages that encourage exploration and self-challenge. However, the absence of Steam Workshop support may limit some players' desire for additional content and community-driven replay options. Overall, it provides ample replay value for those who enjoy its core mechanics.
“Very atypical game, great soundtrack, a lot of replayability.”
“The gameplay is nice and stunning, and has replayable value with its many challenge modes in the game.”
“This version is also lacking the Steam Workshop, which can be a huge appeal to replayability.”
“There are loads of challenging fun, and as long as you like exploring or challenging yourself, you have more than enough replay value for the money.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game delivers a surprisingly impactful emotional experience, enhanced by its smooth gameplay mechanics and a well-rounded story that, while somewhat vague, resonates deeply with players. The emotional depth is notable for a platforming title, with moments that can evoke strong feelings.
“The story, while vague, has a fairly decent emotional punch to it, which is complemented well by the smooth movement and speed in the gameplay.”
“Even the story is so complete for a platforming game; caution: it can get emotional!”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a well-designed hub world that enriches the story, complemented by an intense and atmospheric soundtrack that elevates the gameplay experience. The thematic integration of the narrative with environmental elements and challenges further immerses players in the game's world.
“I like the new hub world; it enhances the story unfolding in the background and contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The music deserves special attention as a collection of intense, atmospheric beats that complement your high-speed maneuvers.”
“The story is thematically woven into the atmosphere and specific gameplay obstacles.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the depth and skill involved in the movement mechanics, which motivates them to grind for better performance and improved times.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as humorous, with players appreciating its comedic elements and overall fun experience.
“This game is packed with hilarious moments that had me laughing out loud!”
“The humor is clever and keeps the gameplay light and enjoyable.”
“I love how the game uses witty dialogue and funny scenarios to keep things entertaining.”
Critic Reviews
Super Cloudbuilt GBAtemp review
Challenging, thrilling, frustrating, fun, repetitive; Super Cloudbuilt encompasses all of these attributes by emerging a fast-paced platformer but preventing itself from making the most of it.
70%Super Cloudbuilt Review
Super Cloudbuilt is a pleasant surprise that manages to impress on a number of fronts. Its parkour action is intense, enjoyable, and encourages creative play. The story is deep, surprising, and one that could have a major impact on those who can relate to Demi's plight. And finally the base art style is beautiful, which is only further bettered by the surprising amount of options you have in this area. Super Cloudbuilt is an incredibly fun game, and during these quieter summer months it’s not one to miss out on.
80%Super Cloudbuilt Review – Run Fast, Fly Far
Super Cloudbuilt is a high speed, low gravity platform game featuring an excellent level design, a lot of additional content and some online modes that help make the experience never feel dull. Controls may take some time to get used, but after a few stages, players will be able to fly through stages in search of the fastest way to complete it and score a high place on the Leaderboards as if it were second nature. Highly recommended to platform game and especially Sonic the Hedgehog fans.
80%
