Super Hiking League
- February 18, 2020
- Grayson
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent controls and a satisfying grappling mechanic, making it enjoyable to play, especially in multiplayer mode.
- The graphics and music are fantastic, capturing a nostalgic NES vibe that enhances the overall experience.
- The AI is well-designed and provides a challenging experience, particularly at higher difficulty levels, adding to the game's replayability.
- The single player mode lacks depth and can become tedious, especially in later levels where puzzle-solving reduces gameplay variety.
- The tutorial is insufficient, failing to adequately explain the grapple mechanics, which can lead to confusion for players.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the AI's rubber banding and the inconsistent grapple points, undermine the overall game design.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a focus on grappling mechanics, which some players find underdeveloped despite the game's multiple options and difficulty levels. While the controls are simple and the overall experience is described as addictive and satisfying—especially for speedrunning enthusiasts—the grappling mechanic can be tricky to master. The game's pixel art and music are praised, contributing to a tight and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The game has three choices of grapple mechanics, multiple difficulty levels, and a beginner mode.”
“Simple controls, satisfying jump/attack/rope mechanic, great music.”
“Super Hiking League has a great vibe, the art and music are fantastic and the gameplay feels tight.”
“Rather than offering variety, these options are here to cover for the fact that the mechanics aren't fully baked.”
“Pretty hard game, the rope mechanic is kinda tricky to get used to.”
“Nail the mechanic and then build the game around it.”
- music12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its upbeat and catchy chiptune soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience of the retro-styled 2D platformer. Reviewers highlight the lovely melodies and how they complement the game's design and mechanics, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's aesthetic appeal.
“The music is lovely.”
“Aesthetics are perfect if you like modernized NES style, and the music is fantastic.”
“Graphics & sound: all in all, a fantastic looking retro-styled game, and the soundtrack is upbeat and catchy.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their vibrant in-game presentation, surpassing static screenshots, and are particularly appealing to fans of modernized NES aesthetics. Overall, the game is described as visually impressive with a fantastic retro style, complemented by an upbeat and catchy soundtrack.
“The graphics are really good (better than they look in the static screenshots, they really breathe in-game).”
“Aesthetics are perfect if you like modernized NES style, and the music is fantastic.”
“Graphics & sound: all in all, a fantastic looking retro-styled game, and the soundtrack is upbeat and catchy.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in arcade mode is minimal, providing only a brief introduction before transitioning into a straightforward series of 27 levels focused on competitive matches for gem collection, lacking significant narrative depth.
“Arcade mode: After a very minimal plot introduction, this mode is simply a gauntlet of 27 levels of best-of-3 matches to see if you or the AI gets the gems first.”
