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Super Mustache

A predictable platformer with some rough edges worthy of 1990's shareware. Worth the price and the time, and you wont spend much of either.
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59%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
story, stability
61% User Score Based on 248 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Super Mustache is a single player casual action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Redro Games and was released on January 27, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Super Mustache" is a nostalgic platformer game with vintage graphics and music. It features 15 hand-crafted levels across three action-filled worlds. Customizable controls and save progress options make for a personalized experience, with humor and challenge throughout.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 248 reviews
graphics18 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game features charming 8-bit pixel art and a catchy soundtrack that evokes nostalgia for classic platformers.
  • Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun and lighthearted experience, making it a decent time-waster for fans of the genre.
  • For its low price, the game provides a fair amount of content with 15 levels and a boss fight, appealing to those looking for a quick platforming fix.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including inconsistent hit detection and frustrating level design that can lead to unfair deaths.
  • Controls are often clunky and unintuitive, with poor controller support and a lack of customization options that hinder the gameplay experience.
  • Many elements of the game feel derivative, borrowing heavily from classic titles like Super Mario without offering any innovative mechanics or unique features.
  • graphics
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many reviewers praising the beautiful retro-pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic platformers. While some users noted issues with hitbox accuracy and occasional bugs, the overall aesthetic is described as cute and fitting for the game's atmosphere, earning it a solid score of around 7-8/10. The combination of appealing visuals and a fitting soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, making it a charming throwback to the 8-16 bit era.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and reminiscent of the 8-16 bit era.”
    • “Nostalgic vibes: the pixel art style and chiptune soundtrack pay homage to classic platformers, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia for retro gaming fans.”
    • “This is a great game, great graphics and nice gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are extremely buggy, but then again it's a very good game for its price.”
    • “Block hitboxes don't match the actual graphics of them, and sometimes you randomly die from touching a block.”
    • “Graphics are borderline terrible.”
  • gameplay
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a nostalgic throwback to classic platformers, featuring simple mechanics and varied environments that keep it engaging. However, some mechanics, such as block dragging and dodging, feel clunky and can lead to frustration, while the overall experience may become repetitive for players seeking more complexity. Despite these issues, the game offers fluid controls and enjoyable action, making it accessible and fun for players of all ages.

    • “Honestly, this game is both gripping and enticing with its insane gameplay, in both action and platforming, and its insane masterclass music.”
    • “Varied environments: each level introduces new themes, enemies, and obstacles, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
    • “Super Mustache is a charming and fun throwback to classic platformers, offering a nostalgic experience with solid gameplay and a lovable protagonist.”
    • “Some mechanics (dragging blocks) feel clunky.”
    • “With such a mechanic, one would think there'd be a specific button for grabbing boxes, but no; you need to get close to the box, and then you might be able to pull it (sometimes it doesn't work, and sometimes you want to move away from the box and end up pulling it with you).”
    • “Repetitive gameplay: while the platforming is fun, the core gameplay can become repetitive over time, especially if you're looking for more complex mechanics.”
  • music
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its catchy, nostalgic chiptune style that complements the retro graphics, while others find it repetitive and annoying, leading to a desire to mute the game. Several users noted issues with volume control and audio settings resetting, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the music fits the game's atmosphere, it lacks variety and can become tiresome over time.

    • “With its charming 8-bit pixel art and catchy music, it's hard not to be drawn into the whimsical world of Captain Super Mustache as he sets out on a mission to save Uranus.”
    • “Nostalgic vibes: the pixel art style and chiptune soundtrack pay homage to classic platformers, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia for retro gaming fans.”
    • “Great graphics and soundtrack, the game gives off that Mario feel which I love!”
    • “Can't recommend it just because the music volume can be set only after starting a level; the option is not available in the main menu and it is reset after closing the game.”
    • “- The music is awful and leads to you wanting to just mute the game because of how bad it is.”
    • “The music is average (nothing that really sticks in your head), and the only real thing I don't like is the sound effects... they're annoying and don't fit in with the rest of the game.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, serving primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciated the character development and emotional connections, many found the overall plot to be basic and unremarkable, with minimal engagement beyond the gameplay experience.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The story is in-depth and character development was excellent; I felt an emotional and personal attachment to every character I was introduced to.”
    • “With its charming 8-bit pixel art and catchy music, it's hard not to be drawn into the whimsical world of Captain Super Mustache as he sets out on a mission to save Uranus.”
    • “Basic storyline: the narrative is fairly straightforward and lacks the depth or intrigue found in other platformers, serving mainly as a backdrop to the gameplay.”
    • “The story has nothing to do with the gameplay.”
    • “Story is bare minimum with an opening cutscene and a 'you win' screen at the end.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its charming character design, particularly the protagonist's mustache, and a blend of retro graphics with simple mechanics that evoke a classic feel. Players find the game amusing, with funny moments arising from quirky level designs and humorous bugs, although some feel misled by meme culture into purchasing a game that can become frustrating. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience, appealing to fans of simple platformers while balancing humor with increasing challenge.

    • “It's funny to play, and it has that classic feeling due to its retro graphics and simple mechanics.”
    • “Charming character design: the protagonist, with his signature mustache, adds a unique and humorous touch to the game’s personality.”
    • “Sure to frustrate you while you time your jumping, but for a low price and solid fun, the devs obviously have a good sense of humor.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many players experienced issues such as falling through the floor and buggy graphics, leading to frustration and a sense of wasted time, even questioning the game's value at full price. Overall, the game's stability is considered poor, impacting gameplay negatively.

    • “If it was just mediocre, I'd understand asking for a bit of money, but the glitches and actual bugs make charging for this seem cheeky, especially at full price.”
    • “First, it's extremely buggy... five seconds into the first level, I fell through the floor and had to restart.”
    • “Bad and buggy game; I played it for 8 minutes and feel like I wasted 8 minutes of my life. Not even worth it if it's free...”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight a mixed emotional impact; while some players felt a strong personal attachment to the characters and appreciated the in-depth story, others found the game lacking in emotional resonance and overall significance. Technical issues, such as mismatched hitboxes, detracted from the experience for some users.

    • “The story is in-depth and character development was excellent; I felt an emotional and personal attachment to every character I was introduced to.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its depth, fostering strong emotional connections with players. The charming character design, particularly the protagonist's distinctive mustache, adds a unique and humorous element to the overall experience.

    • “The story is in-depth and character development was excellent; I felt an emotional and personal attachment to every character I was introduced to.”
    • “Charming character design: the protagonist, with his signature mustache, adds a unique and humorous touch to the game’s personality.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is enhanced by a pleasing art style, while the music, though not particularly remarkable, complements the overall experience effectively.

    • “The art style is nice, and the music is nothing too special, but it's fine and fits the atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is seen as mediocre, with potential for improvement through tweaks and better Steam integration. Overall, it neither excels nor fails in this aspect.

    • “The game is neither good nor bad, and with some tweaks, optimization, and Steamwork integration, it could have been much better.”
    • “The game is neither good nor bad, and with some tweaks, optimization, and Steam Workshop integration, it could have been much better.”
    • “The performance issues are frustrating, and it feels like the game wasn't optimized for a smooth experience.”
    • “I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, with some enjoyable elements overshadowed by tedious and frustrating platforming challenges.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find the grind to be a chore rather than a rewarding experience, which really dampens my enjoyment.”
    • “The amount of time required to level up is excessive, turning what could be fun gameplay into a tedious slog.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers minimal to no replayability, with players expressing that there is little incentive to revisit it after completing the initial playthrough.

    • “There is little to no replay value at all in this game.”
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Super Mustache is a casual action adventure game with science fiction theme.

Super Mustache is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Super Mustache.

Super Mustache was released on January 27, 2016.

Super Mustache was developed by Redro Games.

Super Mustache has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Super Mustache is a single player game.

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