Super Lucky's Tale

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 452 reviews
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"Super Lucky's Tale" is a platforming adventure game where players control Lucky, a fox kitten, on his quest to collect pages of a magical book and defeat the evil sorcerer Jinx. The game features various levels with different challenges, puzzles, and enemies to overcome. With its colorful and vibrant worlds, "Super Lucky's Tale" provides a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages.

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  • Windows
  • Xbox One
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Reviews

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 452 reviews
gameplay49 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions
  • Charming graphics and adorable character design that appeals to all ages.
  • Variety of level designs and gameplay styles, including 2D and 3D platforming, which keeps the experience fresh.
  • Fun and engaging for casual play, making it a great choice for families and younger players.
  • Camera controls are limited and can be frustrating, leading to awkward jumps and deaths.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, like the jump height and hit detection, can feel inconsistent and lead to unfair deaths.
  • The game is relatively short and may feel lacking in content without the additional DLC.
  • gameplay116 mentions

    The gameplay of "Super Lucky's Tale" is characterized by its charming graphics and a blend of familiar platforming mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Super Mario and Donkey Kong. While many players appreciate the varied gameplay styles and the cute, whimsical design, some have noted issues with unreliable jumping mechanics and camera controls that can hinder the experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and accessible platforming experience, though it may not reach the depth or challenge of its more renowned predecessors.

    • “It is an amazing platformer, with wildly varied gameplay... which I always appreciate.”
    • “The flow of the game is smooth and the gameplay itself feels responsive and fun to play around with.”
    • “The varied and quality gameplay shows integrity, and effort put in by the game's creators.”
    • “For one, basic mechanics like jumping are sometimes unreliable, not giving you enough height to overcome obstacles.”
    • “Unfortunately, there were some quirks on the gameplay side, particularly the unforgiving camera and the somewhat sluggish controls that made me miss a lot of jumps by a sliver and do lots of leaps of faith because I needed to go towards the camera, and I would have to 'guess' where to go.”
    • “Gameplay is mostly 'been there, done that', platforming occasionally feels inaccurate, and it's not always clear how to progress.”
  • graphics103 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, which appeals to both children and nostalgic adults. Many reviewers highlight the vibrant visuals and well-designed levels, although some mention occasional glitches and performance issues. Overall, the aesthetic is described as cute and inviting, making it a delightful experience for fans of 3D platformers.

    • “Excellent adventure game that hits all the marks: great platforming, non-frustrating puzzles, collecting things to get 100%, multiple and varied levels, colorful and charming graphics and animations.”
    • “The graphics in this game are very beautiful, especially with the music (OST) in this game.”
    • “Each hub world is full of life and the brightly crisp graphics really make this game pop.”
    • “An otherwise good platformer, but having to manually tweak graphical settings on driver level, to avoid fried hardware, instantly puts this game on my 'do not recommend' list.”
    • “With the latest NVIDIA graphics drivers, there are places where this game has odd lag spikes - Vsync and low graphics settings don't appear to help, and it seems to be completely down to engine tuning.”
    • “Why are there graphic options if they don't work?”
  • story92 mentions

    The story of "Super Lucky's Tale" is generally considered simplistic and formulaic, revolving around a fox named Lucky who must save the world from a villainous cat. While the narrative serves as a basic framework for the gameplay, it lacks depth and memorable characters, leading to mixed reviews regarding its engagement and originality. Overall, the game is designed primarily for a younger audience, making the straightforward plot suitable for kids, though it may disappoint players seeking a more intricate storyline.

    • “Then um, you've come to the wrong game lol; anywho, you are Lucky, a brave fox on a quest to find his fullest potential while protecting the Book of Ages from the villainous cat Jinx.”
    • “The storyline is understandable and very interesting.”
    • “If you want a game with cute characters, a good story, and a very colorful world to explore, then this is the game for you.”
    • “The story is terrible boring in all levels; you do almost the same things.”
    • “The music, story, and dialogue are mostly forgettable, and some gameplay elements feel underutilized to the point where you wonder why they bothered implementing it at all.”
    • “The story is very basic and honestly not that interesting.”
  • music76 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as cheerful, catchy, and fitting for its family-friendly platforming style, with a mix of orchestral and electronic elements. While some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and reminiscent of classic games, others feel it lacks memorability and depth, serving primarily as pleasant background music. Overall, the music enhances the game's vibrant atmosphere, though it may not leave a lasting impression.

    • “The music is bright and cheerful, mainly orchestral in nature but there are the occasional electronic tracks which sound awesome.”
    • “It has a beautiful soundtrack and puzzles while sometimes challenging always want you coming back for more.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the colors are vibrant and inviting, and the music is whimsical, giving you that feeling that time has stopped, helping you to forget that your weekend hours are limited.”
    • “The music, story, and dialogue are mostly forgettable, and some gameplay elements feel underutilized to the point where you wonder why they bothered implementing it at all.”
    • “Wish it had better music and a better free camera look though.”
    • “Music is not the greatest.”
  • humor22 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as charming and silly, often eliciting chuckles through its quirky characters and colorful world. While some reviewers note that it occasionally tries too hard to be funny, the overall lightheartedness and kid-friendly dialogue contribute to an enjoyable experience. The game's bright visuals and engaging mechanics enhance its comedic elements, making it a delightful choice for players seeking a fun and humorous adventure.

    • “The characters (even the bad guys) are hilarious, the game is so bright, colorful with fun traversal obstacles.”
    • “It's got the silly humor that will have you chuckle more often than you'd like to admit.”
    • “Super Lucky's Tale is a funny, joyous game with excellent mechanics and great characters.”
  • grinding22 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly when pursuing achievements like collecting 99,999 coins, which significantly extends playtime without adding meaningful enjoyment. While the game itself is enjoyable, the excessive focus on grinding detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration over the achievement system.

    • “Half my play hours in this game are dedicated to grinding for that.”
    • “This game was fun to play through but very tedious grinding to complete for no real reason, to be fair.”
    • “If you're the type to care, the 99,999 coin achievement is extremely tedious because grinding coins takes a very long time.”
  • stability16 mentions

    The game has been reported to have several stability issues, including glitches that can cause soft locks and problems with collectible visibility. While some players find the graphics appealing, the overall experience is marred by frequent bugs, particularly as the game progresses through its levels.

    • “In the first world there's a couple glitches, in the second world there's a handful of glitches, by the third world I feel like they just asked the entire QA staff to go on leave so they could finish the game.”
    • “There were a few glitches like certain levels would soft lock on me or the letters you collect wouldn't appear, causing me to have to replay a level.”
    • “Add in a lot of needless time wasters and a generally buggy release.”
  • replayability10 mentions

    The game offers a solid level of replayability, primarily through the completion of four distinct objectives and the option to play as four different costumes. However, some players feel that it lacks deeper engagement or joy in its replay elements, suggesting that while it is infinitely replayable, it may not provide a compelling reason to return frequently.

    • “🔲 infinitely replayable”
    • “The game offers 4 costumes to play as, adding to the replay value!”
    • “It also creates some level of replayability as you try to accomplish 4 objectives in each of them (which can be done in one try in most cases).”
    • “There are 4 costumes to play as, but nothing really mirrors human joy in the department of replay value!”
    • “The replay value is quite limited, as once you've completed the objectives, there's little incentive to return.”
  • emotional8 mentions

    The game is described as a heartwarming and charming experience that evokes nostalgia for old-school 3D platformers, featuring cute characters and a relaxing atmosphere. Despite its simplicity and ease, it manages to touch players emotionally, earning praise for its wholesome qualities and engaging soundtrack. Overall, it resonates well with players, reflecting a strong emotional connection.

    • “Smooth, simple, arcade, challenging, with cute characters and a decent soundtrack; and surprisingly, it somehow touches your heart - believe it or not.”
    • “Heart-warming.”
    • “I would give it an 8/10 for a charming and wholesome callback to old school 3D platformers from the PS2 era.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game's optimization is criticized for lacking a frame limiter, leading to excessively high frame rates that could damage GPUs. While there are some minor bugs and audio stuttering issues, the support team is responsive. Overall, players feel that optimization requires improvement.

    • “The optimization of the game needs work; there are a few harmless but annoying bugs, like the bouncing balloons glitching if you hit the side of them (the noise is awful too), but it's good.”
    • “A tale of how to ruin your GPU by introducing no frame limiter, which results in 2000+ FPS performance.”
    • “The optimization of the game needs work; there are a few harmless but annoying bugs like the bounce balloons glitching if you hit the side of them (the noise is awful too).”
    • “The optimization of the game needs work; there are a few harmless but annoying bugs like the bounce balloons glitching if you hit the side of them (the noise is awful too).”
  • character development6 mentions

    The character development in the game is highlighted by its cute and whimsical designs, particularly for the main character, which complement the fun gameplay and vibrant visual style. Players appreciate the attention to detail that enhances the overall experience, contributing to a lively and engaging world.

    • “The gameplay was fun, and the music and visual style are great, and I enjoy the character designs and little details that liven up the worlds.”
    • “Extreme toony look, silly and cute character design, fits perfectly.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as warm, welcoming, and adventurous, creating an inviting environment for players.

    • “The overall atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and adventurous.”
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Critic Reviews

66% average critic score

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Play time

31hMedian play time
31hAverage play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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