Super Lucky's Tale
- September 14, 2018
- Playful Corp.
- 31h median play time
Super Lucky's Tale on Xbox One X looks fantastic in 4K and it's not a bad arcade game
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- Charming graphics and colorful environments that evoke nostalgia for classic platformers.
- Fun and varied level designs with a mix of 2D and 3D gameplay elements.
- Engaging for all ages, making it a great choice for families and casual gamers.
- Camera controls are limited, making navigation and platforming challenging at times.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like the jump and double jump, can feel inconsistent.
- The game can be short, and some players may find it lacking in depth compared to other platformers.
- gameplay56 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its charming graphics and a blend of classic platforming mechanics reminiscent of titles like Super Mario and Donkey Kong. While many players appreciate the varied gameplay styles and unique mechanics such as burrowing, some have noted issues with unreliable jumping controls and a frustrating camera system. Overall, the game offers a fun and accessible experience, particularly for younger players, despite some mechanical quirks that may detract from the overall enjoyment.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics51 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative 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 engaging, making it a delightful experience for fans of 3D platformers.
“The graphics in this game are very beautiful, especially with the music (OST) in this game.”
“Excellent adventure game that hits all the marks: great platforming, non-frustrating puzzles, collecting things to get 100%, colorful and charming graphics and animations.”
“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 a 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?”
- story46 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered simplistic and formulaic, revolving around a fox named Lucky who must save the world from a villainous cat. While some players find the narrative engaging and suitable for its target audience, many criticize it for being shallow, with forgettable characters and dialogues. Overall, the story serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a focal point, leading to mixed feelings about its depth and memorability.
“The storyline is understandable and very interesting.”
“Its very engaging and the storyline is fun and the environment is hella colorful!”
“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 and 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.”
- music38 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative 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 reviewers found the soundtrack enjoyable and reminiscent of classic games, others noted that it can be somewhat forgettable and not particularly memorable. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience, providing a pleasant backdrop that complements the vibrant visuals and engaging level designs.
“The music is bright and cheerful, mainly orchestral in nature but there are the occasional electronic tracks which sound awesome.”
“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.”
“This is a great platformer with charming graphics and a magical soundtrack.”
“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.”
“The music is somewhat forgettable.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly when it comes to achieving high coin counts and completing specific achievements. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the excessive focus on grinding detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration for those aiming for completion. Many reviewers express that the grind feels unnecessary and can overshadow the fun elements of the game.
“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.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its bright, colorful presentation and quirky characters, which often elicit genuine laughter. While some players feel it occasionally tries too hard to be funny, the overall charm and kid-friendly nature of the humor, along with amusing character interactions, create an enjoyable experience. However, the game's challenging difficulty may detract from the fun for younger audiences.
“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.”
“Really enjoy the kid friendliness and funny character lines!”
- stability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability has been criticized for various bugs and glitches, particularly in the later levels, which can lead to soft locks and missing collectibles. While some players appreciate the graphics, the frequent issues detract from the overall experience, suggesting a need for further quality assurance.
“The game runs incredibly smoothly with no noticeable bugs.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or glitches; the stability is impressive.”
“The performance is rock solid, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“In the first world, there are a couple of glitches; in the second world, there are 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.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game offers a solid level of replayability, primarily through the completion of four distinct objectives in each playthrough, which can typically be achieved in a single attempt. However, while there are four costumes to choose from, some players feel that the experience lacks a deeper engagement that would enhance its replay value.
“Replay value is high.”
“Infinitely replayable.”
“It also creates some level of replayability as you try to accomplish four objectives in each of them (which can be done in one try in most cases).”
“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!”
“Replay value is quite limited.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional impact, offering a heartwarming experience that evokes nostalgia for classic PS2-era platformers. Its charming characters, relaxing gameplay, and decent soundtrack contribute to a surprisingly touching atmosphere, making it a wholesome and enjoyable experience.
“Smooth, simple, arcade, challenging, with cute characters and a decent soundtrack; 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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for lacking a frame limiter, leading to excessively high frame rates that could damage hardware. While there are some minor bugs, such as audio stuttering and glitches with in-game objects, the support team is responsive and helpful. Overall, the optimization requires improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
“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 overall 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 bouncing balloons glitching if you hit the side of them (the noise is awful too).”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues that make it unplayable on lower-end hardware.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted by its fun and cute character designs, which feature an extreme toony aesthetic that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail that brings the characters and worlds to life, contributing to an enjoyable and visually appealing atmosphere.
“The gameplay was fun, and the music and visual style are great. I enjoy the character designs and the little details that liven up the worlds.”
“Extreme toony look, silly and cute character design, fits perfectly.”
“Fun game to play with cute character design for the main character.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as warm and welcoming, while also evoking a sense of adventure, creating an inviting and engaging environment for players.
“The overall atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and adventurous.”
“The game's environment immerses you in a rich, vibrant world that feels alive.”
“Every sound and visual detail contributes to an enchanting atmosphere that draws you in.”
Critic Reviews
Super Lucky’s Tale Xbox One X Review
Super Lucky's Tale on Xbox One X looks fantastic in 4K and it's not a bad arcade game
80%Super Lucky's Tale Review
Poor controls and a lousy camera doom the otherwise adorable-critter platformer Super Lucky's Tale.
50%Super Lucky’s Tale Review – Fox on the Run
Super Lucky's Tale is a funny, joyous game with excellent mechanics and great characters. Microsoft has finally found their platformer.
80%
