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Super Crate Box

88%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, stability
96% User Score Based on 8,056 reviews
Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

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"Super Crate Box" is a comedy shooter game that can be played both in single-player and multi-player mode. The game brings back the nostalgia of the arcade era, focusing on high scores and weapon crate collections. It features tight controls, unique game mechanics, retro-style graphics, and a hip chiptune soundtrack for an exciting and challenging experience.

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Super Crate Box screenshot
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Super Crate Box screenshot
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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 8,056 reviews
gameplay200 positive mentions
story16 negative mentions

  • Super Crate Box is a fun and addictive game that offers a unique twist on the arcade shooter genre, focusing on collecting crates for weapons rather than killing enemies.
  • The game features a variety of weapons and characters to unlock, providing a sense of progression and replayability.
  • It's free to play, making it accessible to everyone, and the fast-paced gameplay keeps players engaged.
  • The game frequently crashes, especially on Windows 8, which can be frustrating and disrupts the gameplay experience.
  • Some weapons, like the disc gun, are considered overpowered or frustrating, leading to player deaths and crashes.
  • The controls cannot be customized, which can make it difficult for some players to adapt, especially those who prefer WASD controls.
  • gameplay
    426 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Super Crate Box" is characterized by its fast-paced, addictive mechanics that challenge players to collect crates while managing a variety of weapons and enemies. While many players appreciate the simple yet engaging nature of the gameplay, some find it repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to its steep difficulty curve and occasional technical issues. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic arcade experience with solid controls and a unique weapon-switching mechanic, making it enjoyable for those who thrive in high-pressure environments.

    • “The fast-paced gameplay and rapidly increasing difficulty level constantly challenge the player.”
    • “Super crate box is an exceptional game with amazing gameplay style.”
    • “With its intense twitch-like gameplay as you constantly adapt to the endless barrage of enemies and new weapons, this fast-paced free indie game will keep you hooked as you keep trying to beat your high score.”
    • “Despite all the weapons, the gameplay gets stale and boring fast.”
    • “The whole thing is very repetitive, from the general gameplay down to the music.”
    • “There's not a whole lot of depth to the gameplay beyond deciding when to get crates, and the gameplay doesn't have any variation.”
  • graphics
    218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are predominantly retro pixel art, which many players find charming and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic arcade games. While some reviews praise the cute and vibrant visuals, others note that the simplicity of the graphics may not appeal to everyone, with a few mentioning technical issues like crashes. Overall, the art style is well-executed and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some critiques regarding its lack of innovation.

    • “A game that combines stunning graphics and a deep plot.”
    • “Nostalgic 8-bit graphics, a great little soundtrack and crazily addictive, difficult gameplay make Super Crate Box one of the most fun games I've played in a while.”
    • “The graphics are nostalgic, looking like an 80s game on NES, the sound is pretty good, and the gameplay is brutal but keeps pulling you in for more.”
    • “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “The low graphics might bother you.”
    • “Everything else about it sucks: graphics, gameplay... all of it.”
  • music
    180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its catchy retro 8-bit style that complements the gameplay and visuals. However, some users find the soundtrack repetitive and express frustration over the lack of sound options, particularly the inability to mute sound effects without also turning off the music. Overall, while the music enhances the nostalgic arcade feel, it can become tedious for some players.

    • “The soundtrack is so wonderfully upbeat that you can't help but smile, and download time is nearly instantaneous.”
    • “The song for the first level in particular is one of those greats (like the theme for Plants vs. Zombies) that never gets annoying, ever.”
    • “Nostalgic 8-bit graphics, a great little soundtrack and crazily addictive, difficult gameplay make Super Crate Box one of the most fun games I've played in a while.”
    • “The whole thing is very repetitive, from the general gameplay down to the music.”
    • “Music: 2/10 - the title music in my opinion is really ugly, almost the stage music is unfitting.”
    • “One problem I had is the game is very loud and you can only turn off the music.”
  • humor
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it hilarious and delightfully silly, often laughing out loud at its absurdity and quirky characters. The combination of outrageous weapons, funny skins, and challenging gameplay contributes to its comedic appeal, making it an enjoyable and addictive experience. Overall, the game is described as a fun, free, and entertaining platformer that excels in delivering laughs.

    • “See, Super Crate Box is also one of the most delightfully silly, hilarious, brutally challenging freeware platformers around.”
    • “I was laughing out loud; I was so impressed by its simplicity, depth, and addictiveness.”
    • “My opinion on the disc gun is that it can be useful to clear floors of enemies, it is hilarious when it kills you, and it's outright silly.”
  • story
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a traditional story, with many reviews noting that it has no narrative or character development, focusing instead on fast-paced arcade action. Players engage in gameplay centered around achieving high scores rather than following a storyline, which some find refreshing while others feel it detracts from the experience. Overall, the absence of a coherent plot is a common theme, with the game prioritizing fun and replayability over storytelling.

    • “The story is so deep and captivating.”
    • “With mind-blowing gameplay and an awesome storyline, it's okay.”
    • “I especially like the plot that we get offered, because it's a very linear story and beats every COD campaign ever.”
    • “Worth noting there is no story.”
    • “Fyi, this is an arcade game with no story mode.”
    • “There is no story, you just try to beat your score like a mobile game.”
  • stability
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting persistent bugs, crashes, and unresponsive controls, particularly on Windows 8. While some players embrace these glitches as part of the experience, others find them disruptive enough to hinder gameplay. Despite these issues, the game runs well on low-end PCs, and some users have noted that community fixes exist for certain problems.

    • “Runs great on any computer.”
    • “Very good indie game; runs great on low-end PCs.”
    • “Very good indie game; runs great on low-end PCs.”
    • “This has always been a very buggy game.”
    • “Crashes, buggy, and incredibly glitched navigation for me.”
    • “It always freezes and crashes and the controls are unresponsive.”
  • monetization
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its completely free model, devoid of microtransactions, loot boxes, or advertisements, distinguishing it from typical "free-to-play" titles that often rely on in-game purchases. Players appreciate the absence of pay-to-win mechanics and the straightforward enjoyment it offers, reinforcing its status as one of the best free games on Steam. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as refreshing and player-friendly.

    • “This is one of the best free games on Steam; no trickery like endless microtransactions or awful addictive skinnerbox mechanics.”
    • “No pay to play, no advertisements, 100% free to play and enjoy to your heart's content, which only adds to this game's arcade aesthetic.”
    • “This is not 'free to play' in the modern sense of the term, which is a free game that earns back money through in-game purchases.”
    • “Steam tags this game as 'free-to-play' but rest assured this game is purely free with no microtransactions involved.”
    • “No DLC, no microtransactions, nothing.”
  • replayability
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly praised for its replayability, with many users highlighting its fast-paced gameplay, engaging mechanics, and distinct weapon variety that encourage repeated play. Players appreciate the short rounds and numerous unlockables, which contribute to a compelling "one more game" experience. Despite some technical flaws, the overall consensus is that it offers significant entertainment value, especially for a free title.

    • “Surprisingly replayable; the rounds are short enough and the gameplay engaging enough that it brings out that 'one more game' feeling in me.”
    • “Great game, quite a bit of depth and replayability for a free game.”
    • “Although it has its flaws (mainly crashing and low replay value), it's a one minute download that serves for several hours of quick-fix, rage-inducing fun that will easily keep you entertained on a rainy day (and by rainy day, I mean a sunny day but with no internet).”
    • “This free indie game is one of the best I've played, not because of its story (since it doesn't have one) or its graphics (simple 8-bit graphics) but because of its replay value.”
    • “It feels and plays well, with small unlocks that help add to the replayability of a simple, arcade-esque game.”
  • emotional
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players expressing deep feelings, including crying due to its impact, while others find it frustrating and unenjoyable. Despite its lack of a storyline or emotional depth, the gameplay evokes strong reactions, ranging from nostalgia and joy to disappointment and anger. Overall, the game elicits a notable emotional spectrum, highlighting its ability to resonate with players in unexpected ways.

    • “The game made me cry.”
    • “11/10 would cry again.”
    • “No, not really, but that's how it made me feel!”
  • grinding
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect in "Super Crate Box" is often described as tedious and repetitive, particularly after unlocking all content, leading to a focus on high scores. While the game is enjoyable in short bursts, players note that it can become boring over extended play sessions, and the lack of multiplayer options further limits its variety. Overall, it offers a fun experience but may not sustain long-term engagement.

    • “Game starts off slow but heats up after a bit of playing; unfortunately, though, once everything is unlocked, there really isn't much to do apart from attempt to beat high scores. It then gets a bit tedious.”
    • “Great little game to play for an hour or so, but it gets tedious eventually.”
    • “Super Crate Box overall is a fun game to play, yet sometimes repetitive, and it does get boring and tedious if played for a long time. However, it is a great little rogue-like action game to play in short bursts!”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is notably lacking, with no built-in options to enhance gameplay or control schemes, leading to frustration among players. While some users found unofficial patches that improved performance on newer systems, the overall sentiment reflects disappointment in the developers' failure to address these issues, leaving players to seek their own solutions. On Windows 7, however, the game reportedly runs smoothly.

    • “I have it on Windows 7 and it runs smoothly.”
    • “After a little more searching online, I found numerous sources providing patches for the game to allow it to run smoothly on Windows 8.”
    • “No available optimization to make the game fun; seems potential to be a great game, but the dev just didn't care if people didn't like using arrow keys.”

90%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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10h Median play time
19h Average play time
1h Main story
8h Completionist
3-38h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 22 analyzed playthroughs

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