Super Jagua
- September 15, 2016
- cbritez
Get on Steam"Super Jagua" is a challenging 2D platformer game with pixel-art graphics. You play as a jaguar navigating through treacherous environments, fighting enemies, and solving puzzles to save the jungle. With its tight controls and increasing difficulty, it offers a satisfying and rewarding experience for hardcore platformer fans.
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Reviews
- Super Jagua offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic platformers, with charming graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack.
- The game features challenging gameplay with well-designed levels and a variety of power-ups, making it engaging for fans of the genre.
- At a low price point, Super Jagua provides significant content with multiple levels and secrets to discover, making it a worthwhile purchase for retro game enthusiasts.
- The lack of a save feature forces players to complete the game in one sitting, which can be frustrating and discouraging.
- Controls can feel unresponsive and awkward at times, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The game is heavily criticized for being a clone of Super Mario Bros, raising concerns about originality and potential copyright issues.
- graphics16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic retro pixel art style, reminiscent of classic games from the 80s, which appeals to fans of vintage gaming. However, the lack of resolution options and limited graphics tweaks detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a console game. While the visuals are praised for their charm and authenticity, some players find the controls awkward, impacting their enjoyment.
“It's a true gem for fans of classic games and provides a nostalgic gaming experience with its old-school gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack.”
“The graphics in Super Jagua are spot-on, with every graphic created from a single 24-color palette, which gives the game an authentic retro look.”
“Now as for the game, it has beautiful pixel graphics and classic platformer gameplay.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“It is locked to 60 fps and has no graphics options.”
- music15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic 8-bit chiptune soundtrack, which effectively complements the retro graphics and gameplay, transporting players back to the 80s. While many find the soundtrack catchy and enjoyable, some reviewers note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, making it a highlight for fans of classic games.
“The full 8-bit chiptune soundtrack complements the game's graphics and helps to transport players back to the 80s.”
“The game's challenging gameplay, retro graphics, and chiptune soundtrack provide an enjoyable gaming experience that will keep players engaged for hours on end.”
“There are no gimmicks, the physics are true to retro style games, the music is amazing; if you've been wanting to find a new 'old' game, this is it.”
“Sadly, the music is nowhere near as varied and will get a tad old after some time.”
“The game does have a decent soundtrack and uses next to no system resources allowing it to run on a potato of a computer, so it isn’t without some positives but they don’t come anywhere close to outweighing the negatives.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Super Jagua closely mirrors that of the classic Super Mario Bros series, featuring familiar mechanics, well-designed levels, and a nostalgic aesthetic that appeals to fans of retro gaming. Players face a challenging experience with no save or continue options, requiring skill and perseverance, while the inclusion of various level mechanics and secrets keeps the gameplay engaging. However, issues with controller compatibility and overall value have been noted, impacting the overall enjoyment for some players.
“It's a true gem for fans of classic games and provides a nostalgic gaming experience with its old-school gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack.”
“The game offers challenging gameplay, with no saves and no continues, which adds to the nostalgic feel of the game.”
“The levels are well designed, with a variety of obstacles and power-ups to keep the gameplay interesting.”
“There's little else to discuss about actual gameplay (if you can get it to work, a console controller is required because the developer doesn't understand PC gaming).”
“I paid $1.09 CAD for the game and can’t say I got my money's worth in value due to the mechanics and gamepad issues.”
“The game doesn't seem to have a save mechanic, but that only adds to the challenge, reminding us what it was like to have a cartridge turned on for weeks straight for some games back in the day.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story follows a courageous dog on a quest to rescue a kidnapped princess and her puppies from a mysterious demon, emphasizing themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Players are reminded that resilience in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected outcomes.
“The game's story revolves around a brave dog embarking on a journey to save the beloved princess and her little puppies, who have been kidnapped by a mysterious demon.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The game's story revolves around a brave dog embarking on a journey to save the beloved princess and her little puppies, which have been kidnapped by a mysterious demon.”
“The plot is predictable and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the players feeling disconnected from the story.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of retro-style games that are perceived as low-effort cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to create retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that the inclusion of Steam achievements significantly enhances the game's replayability, encouraging them to revisit and complete additional challenges.
“The Steam achievements add a lot of replayability to this game.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging every time.”
