Super Mustache
- January 27, 2016
- Redro Games
- 2h median play time
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.
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Super Mustache features charming 8-bit pixel art and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic platformers, making it appealing to fans of the genre.
- The game offers solid controls and a fun, albeit short, gameplay experience with 15 challenging levels across 3 worlds.
- It's very affordable, providing a decent amount of entertainment for its low price, making it a good option for casual gamers.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- It heavily borrows elements from other platformers, particularly Super Mario, resulting in a lack of originality and innovation.
- The sound design is criticized for being generic and repetitive, with some sound effects being directly lifted from other games.
- music25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as catchy and fitting the whimsical atmosphere, but it suffers from repetitiveness and lacks originality, with many players noting that the tracks are reminiscent of other games. While some appreciate the retro 8-bit style and find the soundtrack enjoyable, others criticize the volume control issues and audio bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, the music is seen as average, providing a decent backdrop but failing to leave a lasting impression.
“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.”
“Honestly, this game is both gripping and enticing with its insane gameplay, in both action and platforming, and its masterclass music.”
“Short, fun, classic-feeling platformer with fun graphics, gameplay, and a good soundtrack.”
“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 generic, and the pixel art is real 'meh'.”
“Music is short loops that get very old very quickly.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful 8-bit style, evoking nostalgia from the 8-16 bit era with a cute art style that complements the gameplay. While some reviews mention issues with quality and controls, many players appreciate the overall visual appeal and fluidity, rating the graphics positively despite a few criticisms. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere.
“The graphics are beautiful and reminiscent of the 8-16 bit era.”
“Super Mustache is an action platformer mobile game with beautiful 8-bit style graphics and music.”
“This is a great game, great graphics and nice gameplay.”
“It's cheap for a reason; it's clearly a graphics artist using Unity with no coder. The controls are horrible. Yes, I know it's cheap, but I'm rating the game on its fun level, not its price.”
“The 'beat the game' art is actually worse than the title screen graphic.”
“Graphics are borderline terrible.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with many praising the fluid mechanics, engaging platforming, and enjoyable graphics and music, resulting in a classic feel. However, some users criticize the game for its short length, lack of enemy variety, and issues with asset quality, while others note glitches and a limited use of weapons. Overall, the gameplay is seen as fun and easy to navigate, but it may not offer enough depth or innovation for some players.
“Honestly, this game is both gripping and enticing with its insane gameplay, in both action and platforming, and its masterclass music.”
“Short, fun, classic-feeling platformer with fun graphics, gameplay, and a good soundtrack.”
“The good: gameplay is very fluid, all inputs seem to register perfectly, which is great in a platformer.”
“I could recommend 3 different websites that could give you the same quality gameplay and won't cost you anything.”
“Okay for $1, however if you are looking for Steam trading cards, the game will not suffice with 2 hours of gameplay to get them naturally, forcing you to idle.”
“It just seems to me that the weapon you use is a central mechanic in the game that's underused because there either isn't a need to use it (lack of enemies) or you are out of ammo because not enough is given throughout the levels.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of "Captain Super Mustache" is described as simplistic and minimal, featuring a basic premise where the protagonist embarks on a mission to defeat a robot named Gladius. While the whimsical setting and engaging music enhance the experience, the narrative itself is considered lackluster, receiving a low score of 4/10. The moral conveyed is about perseverance in the face of adversity.
“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.”
“You play as Captain Super Mustache, sent on a mission to take out a robot named Gladius.”
“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.”
“Story: 4/10”
“The story is bare minimum with an opening cutscene and a 'you win' screen at the end.”
“The story was okay as well.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, including falling through the floor and inconsistent ammo resets. Many players feel that the game's instability detracts from the experience, making it not worth the price, even if it were free.
“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.”
“First, it's extremely buggy. Five seconds into the first level, I fell through the floor and had to restart.”
“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.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a quirky and amusing introduction that sets a lighthearted tone. Players find the overall experience cute and funny, although some bugs add an unintended layer of humor, contributing to the game's charm despite occasional frustrations.
“However, the levels get progressively harder, making it more of a challenge. For this price, the game is fantastic, not to mention the short, funny, and weird introduction! :D”
“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.”
“So cute and so funny.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has minimal to no replayability, with users expressing that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“There is little to no replay value at all in this game.”
“Once you complete the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
