Super Gear Quest
- May 5, 2020
- Blob Games
Get on SteamSuper Gear Quest is a 2D platformer and metroidvania game, following an android called Starter.
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Reviews
- The game features tight controls and forgiving hitboxes, making it enjoyable and accessible for players.
- The story is engaging and unfolds naturally as you progress, enhancing the overall experience.
- The variety of unique weapons and interesting bosses contribute to a fun and replayable gameplay experience.
- The final stages of the game ramp up in difficulty excessively, leading to frustrating experiences with multiple stage boss fights and a lack of checkpoints.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the digital world and certain boss designs, feel underutilized and simplistic.
- There are issues with clarity in level design, making it difficult to determine which walls are passable, leading to confusion.
- story14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging and enjoyable narrative that unfolds gradually rather than being fully revealed upfront. Many find the characters charming and the bosses, particularly the final one, to be both fun and challenging. While some comparisons to "Cave Story" highlight its inspirations, the overall consensus is that the story complements the gameplay effectively, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
“The story is pretty good and enjoyable; all the bosses were fun and challenging, especially the true final boss at the end of the game, and seeing other cute characters in the post-game.”
“I personally like the story format in a sense that you don't get everything revealed all at once before you start, as most conventional games do. Rather, you get to discover the story as you play.”
“The story picks up pretty quickly and has a really good flow.”
“The story is fine, the characters are cute, and the villains have some personality.”
“There are frustrations throughout the game (the final area in particular being another example of 'worse cave story'), but if you keep your expectations at a lukewarm temperature, it's a fun game.”
“Make no mistake: this is heavily inspired by Cave Story.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack has received high praise, with players noting its catchiness and quality, making it enjoyable enough to listen to outside of gameplay. The music, composed by Stephan "Modalmodule" Seguin, draws inspiration from classic titles like Mega Man and Valkyrie Profile, contributing to the overall positive reception of the game's audio experience. However, some players feel that while the music is good, it also reflects a mix of originality and homage to other games.
“You know a game is seriously good when you can't stop listening to the soundtrack of the main screen.”
“Awesome soundtrack by Stephan 'Modalmodule' Seguin.”
“Clearly the soundtrack was inspired by Mega Man, Valkyrie Profile, among many other games I know he played and loved growing up.”
“The hardest to find collectible are CDs, which only let you play the game soundtrack from the main menu.”
“If I wanted to listen to the OST outside of the game, I would purchase it separately.”
“The graphics, music, platforming, gun styles, and level themes range from 'reminiscent' to 'nearly a direct copy,' and this ends up being both good and bad.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, characterized by solid mechanics typical of the metroidvania genre, with numerous secrets and collectibles to discover. However, some players feel that the platforming can become repetitive, and certain gameplay elements, like the "double" character and final power-up, lack meaningful impact. Overall, it offers enjoyable challenges and engaging puzzle mechanics, complemented by a good soundtrack and story.
“Just all around good; good gameplay, good soundtrack, good story.”
“As a metroidvania, the gameplay is solid, with plenty of secrets and collectibles to seek out.”
“Interesting gameplay and puzzle mechanics.”
“The platforming all feels the same; the 'double' character doesn't add anything meaningful to the gameplay. The bosses are even more straightforward than the standard ones, and the last power-up you earn for the duo is barely relevant.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, making it a must-have for anyone who owns it.
“This game is a go-to for anyone who owns it due to its high replayability.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes every playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their nostalgic quality, with some elements feeling reminiscent or nearly identical to previous titles, which can be seen as both a positive and a negative aspect of the game's visual presentation.
“The graphics, music, platforming, gun styles, and level themes range from 'reminiscent' to 'nearly a direct copy,' and this ends up being both good and bad.”
