Super Markup Man
- May 23, 2016
- Roppy Chop Studios
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Reviews
- The game provides a fun and engaging way to learn the basics of HTML and CSS, making it suitable for beginners.
- It offers a simple gameplay experience that doesn't require advanced coding knowledge, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- The game is visually pleasing and provides a steady learning curve, reinforcing coding concepts through practical puzzles.
- The game lacks depth and may not be beneficial for those with prior HTML/CSS experience, as it only covers the absolute basics.
- Gameplay can be tedious due to the character movement mechanics, which could be improved with drag-and-drop functionality.
- There is insufficient explanation of HTML/CSS tags, which may leave players confused about their usage and hinder effective learning.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and a clear objective of teaching HTML5 and CSS through platforming, but many players find it tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the mechanics of collecting tags. While some levels offer enjoyable puzzle-solving experiences, the overall gameplay loop is criticized for being slow and lacking engaging mechanics, with suggestions that drag-and-drop features could enhance the experience.
“The gameplay is simple, the aim of the game is clear: learn the basics of HTML5 and CSS while enjoying some platforming.”
“Straight-forward 50 levels of gameplay, each for HTML and CSS sections.”
“I may have not played long, but from the little I played, I think I can say something about the game because it isn't that advanced mechanically.”
“Gameplay is tedious because you have to run around picking up tags to move them.”
“The gameplay is also tedious and irritating.”
“First, the gameplay loop in the beginning isn't that enjoyable and gets very repetitive very quickly, and I don't feel that I learn anything either.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and irritating, often requiring excessive time spent running around to collect items. While some later levels offer enjoyable puzzle-solving elements, the overall mechanics could benefit from improvements to reduce the monotony.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Gameplay is tedious because you have to run around picking up tags to move them.”
“The gameplay is also tedious and irritating.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics, including the user interface and overall visuals, have been consistently criticized as subpar and lacking quality.
“The UI and visuals are absolutely rubbish.”
“The UI and visuals are absolutely rubbish.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
“No story.”
“No story.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a repetitive track that can become irritating after extended play, particularly beyond 20 minutes, as players are subjected to the same song looping continuously.
“The song can really irritate you if you play for more than 20 minutes.”
“Same song looping over and over again.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight a preference for clear and straightforward character development, valuing simplicity in design and rules over complexity. This approach enhances accessibility and understanding for players.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from low replayability due to its linear structure and insufficient rewards, which diminishes the incentive for players to revisit it. Enhancements in the rewarding aspects could improve this experience.
“The game has not a lot of replay value because it is linear, and you don't earn enough rewards towards the badge. I would say that the rewarding aspect of it could be improved.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that while the game serves as a foundational tool for developing coding troubleshooting skills, it may not be fully stable, indicating potential issues that could affect user experience.
