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Super Meat Boy Forever

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75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, music
75% User Score Based on 460 reviews

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Super Meat Boy Forever is a single player platformer game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 460 reviews
gameplay15 positive mentions
stability20 negative mentions

  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay with frequent checkpoints and quick respawns that appeal to fans of precision platformers and difficult games.
  • Smooth and polished controls optimized for mobile, providing a fun and addictive experience with a lot of replayability and secrets unlocked over time.
  • Great value for money with no ads or in-app purchases, complemented by appealing art style, humor, and engaging cutscenes that add character.
  • Responsive and dedicated development team that actively updates the game and addresses bugs and issues based on player feedback.
  • The procedural generation offers endless replayability, making each playthrough fresh and enjoyable.
  • Frequent crashes, freezes, and lag spikes especially during or after cutscenes make the game unplayable on some devices and cause player progression loss.
  • The auto-runner gameplay mechanic received mixed reactions; many fans of the original platformer disliked the change from manual control to automatic running, citing reduced mastery and unfair difficulty spikes.
  • Lack of fullscreen support and presence of black bars on screen edges detracts from visual immersion and player experience.
  • Save data sometimes resets or is deleted especially after reinstalling or logging in, frustrating players who invest significant time.
  • Some levels and boss fights are perceived as overly difficult or unfair, with design issues that can block progression and induce frustration.
  • Inconsistent frame rate management causes the game to sometimes revert from 60fps to 30fps, affecting smoothness and responsiveness, requiring manual fixes.
  • Controls and camera glitches such as locking at inappropriate spots or unresponsive input detract from gameplay quality and player control.
  • Lack of tutorials and onboarding for new mechanics like fighting or portals leave some players confused, reducing accessibility.
  • gameplay
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fast-paced, challenging, and satisfying mechanics, though many note it differs significantly from the original by adopting an autorunner style rather than a traditional platformer. Some players find it frustrating due to lack of features like automatic level resets and occasional technical issues, while others appreciate its smooth controls and solid level design. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but has a learning curve and some design choices that may not appeal to all fans of the original.

    • “The gameplay is fast paced but satisfying!”
    • “Solid mechanics, gameplay elements, level design, and bosses.”
    • “With the gameplay changes from the first Super Meat Boy, this sequel plays like a dream on mobile!”
    • “Firstly, the gameplay isn't anything like the classics; it's been reduced to an autorunner instead of a challenging platformer.”
    • “Was hoping to enjoy Super Meat Boy on the phone but found it quite disappointing due to the lack of tutorials for the new punching mechanic. It doesn't explain the differences between dive hits and slide hits, causing confusion and frustration, especially when stuck on a level.”
    • “I'm sorry, but the gameplay is bad. It's slow and doesn't display full screen. I feel like I just wasted my money on it.”
  • stability
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from frequent stability issues, including freezing during cutscenes, at launch, and randomly during gameplay, often making it unplayable for some users on mobile devices. While some reports mention these problems have been fixed or are less frequent, others still experience glitches, slowdowns, and crashes that impact the overall experience. Optimization and bug fixes are needed to improve stability across various devices.

    • “Runs great - tons of content.”
    • “I'm having the same issue as some other reviews where the game freezes during the opening cutscene at the high-five.”
    • “Now start cutscene freezes at end of scene, it makes me start new game, even though I was on the final boss before reset... cannot even play it anymore, sucks because I really enjoyed the game, loved the original Meatboy on PC.”
    • “Every time I play the game it randomly freezes and moves very fast and I die.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally praise the game's graphics for their smoothness, high quality, and charming art style, noting improvements over the previous installment and suitability for large OLED displays. Some highlight the impressive animations and cutscenes, though a few mention pixelation in cutscenes and desire for HD quality with better screen ratio. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the challenging gameplay experience.

    • “The animation and graphics qualities are amazing, very high level.”
    • “Graphics are also super beautiful on a big OLED display .”
    • “Refreshing advancement in every way from the gameplay to the aesthetics.”
    • “I personally really like the game but the graphics should be HD quality and the screen ratio is not what I expect for this price point, not even full screen.”
    • “Some people think the game's art style is soulless, but I don't agree; however, there are flaws in the game's presentation.”
    • “The only downside would be the repetitive nature, but it is a 2D platformer with smooth graphics and gameplay.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and fun, featuring memorable characters and challenging gameplay that fans of the genre appreciate. While some find the art style and certain story elements unusual or divisive, overall the narrative and cutscenes are well-received and add to the game's charm.

    • “Immediately got engaged with the story and when I saw Dr. Fetus give me the middle finger, I was like "oh yea let's do this" .”
    • “But... the story line is a 5/5!”
    • “Even though it ruined the series itself said by many people, I still love this game and its art style. Even if it's an auto runner, I love the bosses. I forgive the game's flaws; the cutscenes are incredible. Some people think the game's art style is soulless, but I don't agree. Its story is better than okay.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised, described as top-tier and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. Some users note occasional sound issues, but generally, the soundtrack is considered a strong and memorable aspect of the game.

    • “The soundtrack and sound effects are S-rank and it doesn't pander its difficulty to the ridiculous ease of today's video games. Incredible job guys and gals, games for gamers instead of profit.”
    • “Love the music!”
    • “Hey devs, I'm having no sound except for cutscenes: no SFX or music in menus, nor gameplay.”
    • “Otherwise this game is an easy 4 from the animation to the music.”
    • “Gameplay 6/10 controls 4/10 graphics 8/10 music 7/10 verdict 25/10 average-good game.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Optimization issues are common across devices, with frequent lag spikes, stuttering, and occasional freezing that disrupt gameplay and cause discomfort. While some users note smooth performance and good port quality, many report the game struggles with frame rate stability and touch screen responsiveness, indicating a need for further optimization improvements.

    • “This port is the best port I have seen in a while (minus FNF mobile port). The game works perfectly smooth, everything works perfectly, though the graphics for the cutscene have been kind of pixelated so they can run smoothly. There are no ads or anything because I bought it upfront, and it's really good.”
    • “The game is fun and enjoyable, but sometimes it freezes for a second, or it shows weird colors like old TVs. I think it needs some optimization updates. My phone is Samsung Galaxy A54s.”
    • “The game is good but I am having issues with it. I don't know if this is just me but it lags on my device. The game runs smoothly but sudden lag spikes appear from time to time which gets me killed. Very annoying indeed, I use a Samsung Galaxy A51.”
    • “Stuttering issue is frustrating; Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra game will hang for about a second every 30-60 seconds.”
    • “The game is fun and enjoyable, but sometimes it freezes for a second or shows weird colors like old TVs. I think it needs some optimization updates. My phone is Samsung Galaxy A54s.”
    • “Nothing is optimized for touch screens.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally praised for being clever and enjoyable, with standout elements like quirky villain and baby animations adding charm. However, some users feel the humor and characters have changed, impacting their overall experience. Overall, the game balances brutal challenge with a fun, humorous tone that many find appealing.

    • “I can't play it for long stretches because my compulsion to try to hit the s-tier is stressful as all get out, but this is an amazing-looking game, a solid actioner with a great sense of humor and a cute/gory juxtaposition that's a lot of fun, especially the villain and baby animations on the pause screen.”
    • “Just brilliant, I remember getting this day one on my 360. If you want a brutally hard funny game, look no further. The best part is watching the replays.”
    • “It's quite fun, funny, and a joy to play.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a fair monetization approach with no ads, add-ons, loot boxes, or intrusive purchases, allowing offline play without interruptions. Players appreciate the absence of aggressive monetization tactics like gacha or clickbait advertising, contributing to a positive experience.

    • “No add-ons, no sign-ups, offline playability, no advertisements.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability, largely due to its fun gameplay and randomly generated levels that keep each playthrough fresh and engaging.

    • “The game is super fun and offers lots of replayability.”
    • “Huge replayability as well, with randomly generated levels!”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding is generally viewed as boring and tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “Boring and tedious.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users found the game emotionally impactful, describing it as a life-changing experience that elicited strong feelings, including moments of heartfelt joy and tears.

    • “Life changing experience; I cried when Meat Boy became king of Algeria.”
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Super Meat Boy Forever is a platformer game.

Super Meat Boy Forever is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Super Meat Boy Forever was developed by Headup.

Super Meat Boy Forever has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Super Meat Boy Forever is a single player game.

Similar games include Super Meat Boy Forever, Cat Bird, Run, Mad Dex, Vector Classic and others.