Super Panda Adventures
- July 14, 2014
- BlueEagle Productions
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Super Panda Adventures" is a single-player action platformer in the Metroidvania style, featuring adventure and RPG elements. As the brave panda-knight Fu, players must rescue the Princess from uninvited robots using a unique combo fighting system that rewards attacking in different ways. The game offers a non-linear exploration experience with hidden items and quests to discover across two different worlds.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with tight controls and a fun leveling system that allows for character customization.
- Charming art style and humorous dialogue that adds personality to the game.
- Challenging boss fights and a variety of collectibles that encourage exploration and backtracking.
- Lack of a map system makes navigation and tracking collectibles frustrating.
- Difficulty spikes in boss fights can be jarring compared to the rest of the game.
- Some players may find the graphics off-putting or simplistic, which could deter them from trying the game.
- story197 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally perceived as lighthearted and simplistic, often described as a classic "save the princess" narrative with a humorous twist. While some players find the plot to be childish and derivative, others appreciate its charm and the entertaining dialogue, which includes quirky characters and pop culture references. Overall, the story serves as a fun backdrop to the gameplay, enhancing the experience without being overly complex.
“The story is funny and doesn't take itself seriously at all, which makes it even funnier and easier to enjoy.”
“The game is beautifully designed, full of witty dialogue and a comical story.”
“The story is light and goofy.”
“The story is quite childish and feels like a Saturday morning cartoon, which may not appeal to everyone.”
“The writing is a little iffy with several odd wording choices and grammar mistakes, but the actual plot and characters are fine.”
“The story cannot be completed without doing the side quests, which actually gives reason to the side quests.”
- gameplay139 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its tight controls, engaging mechanics, and enjoyable platforming elements, often likened to classic 2D titles with RPG features. While some players find it simple or repetitive, many appreciate the depth provided by exploration, character progression, and the integration of unique combat mechanics. Overall, despite mixed opinions on graphics and difficulty, the gameplay experience is considered rewarding and fun, making it a standout aspect of the game.
“The gameplay is really smooth and plays fantastic.”
“Great metroidvania mechanics at play here with a charming art style.”
“The gameplay is fun, the world is adorable, and the music is wonderful.”
“But in general, the gameplay ranges from okay to infuriatingly annoying and reminds me of nothing so much as the shovelware platformers of the 90s.”
“The gameplay gets monotonously tedious, just slashing your way through enemies, traversing and backtracking where you've been.”
“I was able to beat the game on normal, but the bosses were significantly harder than the actual gameplay, and I rarely felt in control when I did beat one.”
- graphics135 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a divisive topic among players, with many describing them as simplistic, reminiscent of early 90s pixel art or MS Paint aesthetics. While some find the colorful and quirky visuals charming and fitting for the game's lighthearted tone, others criticize them as amateurish or distracting. Overall, the consensus suggests that despite the graphics being a potential turn-off, the engaging gameplay and design more than compensate for their shortcomings.
“There's a certain appeal to pieces with this blocky, MS Paint-esque art style.”
“The graphics are in a rough, colorful pixel-art style that has a lot of heart to it.”
“Don't let the graphics deceive you; it is an intentional design decision that makes the game look like a children's crayon coloring book.”
“The graphics and dialogue are so awful that I would have assumed this game was a joke at our expense, except that the gameplay is surprisingly good, so I'm not that sure.”
“The artwork, the enemies, the levels, the unlockable skills, and everything else in this game is weak.”
“The graphics look like they were done using MS Paint, but the gameplay is very good.”
- music106 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising its catchy and enjoyable nature, particularly in specific levels like the desert and mountain zones. While some noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, others highlighted its ability to enhance the gameplay experience and fit well with the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its charm and appeal.
“The music is great; I especially liked the tune that plays in most of the desert stages with its double-neck guitar, which makes perfect desert music.”
“The soundtrack is thumpin' and the levels all have a unique feel.”
“The music is very pleasing, and the graphics look clean and well-done.”
“Music and sound do seem to be annoying to listen to because there's nothing about them that makes you want to hear again.”
“The music is bland in most places, and although the graphics aren't great there is a level called the sky forest which is quite nice.”
“Fluid non-linear levels, cute graphics, decent soundtrack (although the music gets annoying after a while) story kept me interested.”
- humor68 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its playful and silly nature, featuring funny dialogues and absurd situations that enhance the overall experience. While some find the humor to be childlike, many appreciate its cleverness and originality, with moments that subvert typical gaming tropes. The combination of cute graphics, engaging storytelling, and a lighthearted tone contributes to a fun atmosphere that appeals to a broad audience.
“The story is funny and doesn't take itself seriously at all, which makes it even funnier and easier to enjoy.”
“The game actually has a very childlike, playful humor that adds a delightful touch to the experience.”
“This is a solid adventure game with a lot of creative platforming elements, adorable characters, and hilarious dialogue.”
- grinding21 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" highlight a mixed experience; while some players find the grinding necessary for progression and enjoyable due to the mix of combat and exploration, others describe it as repetitive and tedious, particularly when facing respawning enemies. Many appreciate the balance of leveling up through exploration and collectibles, which alleviates some monotony, but long boss fights and the need for efficient power-up gathering can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game offers a blend of grinding that can be engaging for some while feeling laborious for others.
“The gameplay gets monotonously tedious, just slashing your way through enemies, traversing and backtracking where you've been.”
“Farming for level ups makes the game repetitive.”
“But my complaint goes in the direction of the grinding; it is an important part of the game, enemies are hard to beat when you start, and it becomes easier once you gather enough powers and level up. While the grinding of enemies works this way, it tends to be repetitive and monotonous at times, and it is also linked to the fact that every time the same enemies will re-spawn at the same place over and over again.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the potential for varied upgrade paths and the charm that encourages multiple playthroughs, others feel it lacks significant replay value, particularly in a platforming context. The game offers around 6-10 hours of gameplay, with some incentive to max out collectibles, but the absence of unlockable characters limits its replay potential.
“Again, this adds some replayability as you can choose to focus your level-ups on damage and then focus your collectible upgrades on armor, or maybe go all out damage on the weapon.”
“Super Panda is super charming and has a ton of replay value!”
“There is some replayability if you want to get everything maxed, and the game is about 6-10 hours long depending on how much you attack monsters (took me 10 hours).”
“There is some replayability if you want to get everything maxed, and the game is about 6-10 hours long depending on how much you attack monsters (took me 10h).”
“The only issue I have with this game is that I wish the second character that was cut out was actually unlockable; it would have added even more replay value.”
“- No replay value (but, hey, it's a platformer).”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a casual and lighthearted tone, enhanced by its fitting 8-bit graphics and a diverse soundtrack that ranges from high-tempo to slower melodies. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of titles like Super Meat Boy, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is well-received, with scores indicating a strong alignment between audio and visual elements.
“It has quite a nice casual atmosphere and doesn't take itself too seriously.”
“The soundtrack is quite interesting, from high-tempo tunes to slow ones, fitting the atmosphere and aesthetics of the many places we visit.”
“8-bit graphics and music definitely match the overall theme of the game's story and atmosphere.”
“It is normal to expect MIDI elements and 8-bit music; the soundtrack is quite interesting, from high-tempo tunes to slow ones, fitting the atmosphere and aesthetics of the many places we visit.”
“[td][b]audio / atmosphere[/b][/td][td]5 / 5[/td][td]magical[/td]”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor glitches reported by players that do not significantly impact the overall experience.
“This little metroidvania adventure was well done, and I encountered only a few glitches throughout my playthrough.”
“There are a few glitches, but nothing that broke the game for me.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is generally praised, with users highlighting its depth and effectiveness in enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“The character development in this game is exceptional, allowing players to truly connect with the characters and their journeys.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their growth feel organic and impactful.”
“The depth of each character's backstory and their personal growth throughout the game adds a rich layer to the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some even stating it made them cry, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
“This game made me cry.”
“The emotional depth of the characters left a lasting impact on me.”
“I felt a profound connection to the story that resonated with my own experiences.”
