Super Gear Quest

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Super Gear Quest is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Blob Games and was released on May 5, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Super Gear Quest is a 2D platformer and metroidvania game, following an android called Starter.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

The game offers a satisfying difficulty curve, with challenging boss fights that feel rewarding to learn and conquer.
The soundtrack is engaging and nostalgic, enhancing the overall experience and evoking fond memories of classic games.
The gameplay is solid with tight controls, enjoyable weapon mechanics, and a fun exploration of a vibrant world filled with interesting characters.

The game suffers from design inconsistencies, particularly in determining which elements are passable, leading to confusion during gameplay.
Some boss designs are repetitive and lack variety, making encounters feel one-dimensional despite multiple phases.
The 'digital' world segment feels unnecessary and underutilized, detracting from the overall experience and failing to add meaningful gameplay elements.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, with players enjoying its gradual reveal and engaging characters, particularly the fun and challenging bosses. While some comparisons to "Cave Story" highlight its inspirations, the narrative is considered enjoyable and complements the overall gameplay experience. However, some players note frustrations in certain areas, suggesting that while the story is good, it may not reach the heights of its predecessor.
- “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 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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many players unable to stop listening to the main screen soundtrack, which is described as both enjoyable and reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man and Valkyrie Profile. The soundtrack, composed by Stephan "Modalmodule" Seguin, enhances the overall experience, contributing positively to the gameplay and story, despite some elements feeling derivative.
- “You know a game is seriously good when you can't stop listening to the soundtrack of the main screen.”
- “Just all around good; good gameplay, good soundtrack, good story.”
- “Awesome soundtrack by Stephan 'Modalmodule' Seguin.”
- “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.”
- “Clearly the soundtrack was inspired by Mega Man, Valkyrie Profile, among many other games I know he played and loved growing up.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, characterized by solid mechanics typical of the metroidvania genre, with a focus on exploration and collectibles. However, some players feel that the platforming can become repetitive, and certain gameplay elements, like the "double" character and boss encounters, lack depth. Overall, it offers enjoyable puzzles and challenges, 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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”