Super Lovely Planet
- July 28, 2017
- quicktequila
Get on Steam"Super Lovely Planet" is a 3D platformer where you jump to dodge bullets and defeat enemies, with no shooting or skills to unlock. The game features iconic locations, NPC interactions, and shortcuts, while presenting a simple yet challenging experience with a subtle story. Collectibles and four achievements await discovery, with a focus on straightforward gameplay rather than lengthy dialogues or an evil mastermind.
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- Super Lovely Planet offers a unique and fun 3D platforming experience with a focus on precision and speedrunning.
- The game features charming aesthetics and a cute environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- It provides a rewarding challenge for players who enjoy mastering levels and achieving high ranks.
- The controls can feel stiff and finicky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game lacks clear instructions and feedback on mechanics, making it difficult for players to understand how to succeed.
- Level design is often criticized for being sloppy and lacking flow, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a smooth and enjoyable platforming experience, featuring appealing aesthetics and mechanics like the dash and first-person teleport. However, some players find the mechanics to be opaque and confusing, leading to mixed feelings about the game's direction compared to its predecessor. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate the genre and are willing to explore its unique gameplay elements.
“Great platformer, aesthetics are on point and smooth, lovely gameplay.”
“I have no idea what that's all about, but I love the dash mechanic and I'm glad they brought it back in Lovely Planet Remix!”
“I was tentative, since I enjoyed the original so much and was let down, to say the least, by arcade, but watching just a few minutes of gameplay sold me on it.”
“It's very opaque with its mechanics.”
“I somehow managed to 100% the game without ever knowing about the first-person teleport mechanic.”
“I was tentative, since I enjoyed the original so much and was... let down, to say the least, by arcade, but watching just a few minutes of gameplay sold me on it.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as calm and subdued, contrasting with the more upbeat and cheerful style typically associated with Calum Bowen, whose absence in this soundtrack was noted by several users. While the new music is still considered good, many players expressed a preference for the original soundtrack and Bowen's signature style.
“His music is always so boppin' and cheerful, and really fits this series.”
“Don't get me wrong, it's good music, but I can never get enough of Calum Bowen.”
“I'm sad the soundtrack was not done by Calum Bowen this time.”
“The music in this game, by contrast, is much more calm and subdued.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing aesthetics and smooth visuals, reminiscent of the style found in "Lovely Planet." The vibrant and engaging design complements the fast-paced 3D platforming gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“Great platformer, aesthetics are on point and smooth, lovely gameplay.”
“It's a fast-paced 3D platformer set in the same aesthetic as Lovely Planet.”
“The visuals are the same, but the developer has gone in a different direction with the gameplay.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game "Lovely Planet" lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics such as mission completion times and enemy elimination. Players generally do not anticipate a story, aligning with the game's design.
“There's no story or anything like that, but you probably aren't expecting that anyways.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised as fantastic, creating an engaging environment that encourages extended play sessions without fatigue.
“The atmosphere is fantastic.”
“The atmosphere of the game is good enough to where you don't feel bad about playing for long periods of time.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for featuring numerous physics glitches that can be exploited, indicating a lack of polish and unintended gameplay issues.
“I've already personally seen some wacky physics glitches during my time playing the game, which can be exploited in ways the developers obviously never intended.”
“The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, making it feel unfinished and unstable.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability, primarily due to the opportunity to collect items and improve completion times, despite its relatively short length.
“Overall, it's a fairly short game, but it offers a decent amount of replayability to find collectibles and optimize times.”
“Overall, the game is fairly short, with only a limited amount of replayability to find collectibles and optimize times.”
“The game lacks depth, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
