Super Panda Adventures
- July 14, 2014
- BlueEagle Productions
- 8h 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
- Super Panda Adventures is a surprisingly fun and engaging metroidvania with tight controls and a charming story.
- The game features a variety of upgrades and collectibles that encourage exploration and backtracking, making it rewarding to play.
- Despite its simplistic graphics, the gameplay is polished and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic platformers.
- Boss fights can be disproportionately difficult compared to regular gameplay, leading to frustration for some players.
- The lack of a map system makes navigation and backtracking tedious, as players may struggle to remember where they have been.
- Some players found the dialogue and story to be lacking depth, with humor that may not resonate with everyone.
- story308 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Super Panda Adventures" is a lighthearted and humorous take on the classic save-the-princess trope, featuring a panda hero on a quest to thwart robot invaders. While the narrative is straightforward and often silly, it is complemented by quirky characters, engaging side quests, and a playful tone that appeals to both children and adults. Although some players find the plot predictable and the dialogue lacking depth, the overall charm and comedic elements make it an enjoyable experience.
“The story is funny and doesn't take itself seriously at all, which makes it even funnier and easier to enjoy.”
“Your oblivious panda hero is sent on a menial series of fetch quests as things immediately start to fall apart.”
“The game is beautifully designed, full of witty dialogue and a comical story.”
“The story cannot be completed without doing the side quests (because of certain items needed for the main quest line), which actually gives reason to the side quests.”
“The plot is really cheesy, but let's face it, you don't play those types of games for the plot.”
“The storyline feels a little cheap and immature (the ending was hilarious though).”
- gameplay214 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its tight controls, engaging mechanics, and rewarding progression, making it a standout feature despite its simplistic graphics. Players appreciate the blend of platforming and RPG elements, with a focus on exploration, character customization, and a variety of challenges, including well-designed bosses. While some find the gameplay straightforward, many agree it offers a fun and satisfying experience that keeps them coming back for more.
“Basically everything is pretty solid: the gameplay, the hero's skills, the level design, the way exploration is opening up with new skills, the combo system, the relic system, the various difficulties, etc. A very good game whose author deserves to be praised.”
“The gameplay is absolutely wonderful, very well-tuned action; there's loads of things to collect and a wide variety of bosses to fight with them.”
“The gameplay itself can be simple and fair enough to be accessible to novice players, but while still having enough depth and variety to the combat through the various upgradable abilities to satisfy more experienced gamers.”
“Can't get the controller to work and the gameplay requires it.”
“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.”
“Game may look easy, even from the beginning of the gameplay it looks so simple and short.”
- graphics192 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a blocky, pixel-art style reminiscent of early 90s games, often described as "ms-paint-esque" and charmingly simplistic. While some players find the visuals cute and colorful, others view them as amateurish or distracting, leading to mixed opinions on their overall quality. Despite the graphics being considered outdated or childish, many reviewers emphasize that the gameplay is engaging and well-designed, making the visuals less of a concern.
“The graphics are in a rough, colorful pixel-art style that has a lot of heart to it.”
“Don't let the simple looking graphics fool you.”
“The art style may appeal to some more than others, but it is a nice change of pace from the usual drab grays and brown tones that permeate so much of modern games.”
“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.”
“Okay, let's just get this out of the way; the graphics are 'bad' and that is the only major flaw.”
“They look like they were drawn in MS Paint, and I have drawn assets in MS Paint for games, and they looked to be about this quality, but if graphics are the only gripe then so be it because the game does so many things right!”
- music156 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a generally positive reception, with many players praising its catchy and enjoyable nature, often describing it as fitting well with the game's atmosphere and gameplay. While some noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, others highlighted its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, making it a standout feature. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its charm and engagement.
“Another unexpected highlight of this game is the soundtrack by James Dean.”
“The soundtrack is thumpin' and the levels all have a unique feel.”
“The music is excellent throughout (though after repeat level visits may wear thin for some).”
“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.”
“+ music is legit but does get repetitive; good game to play with your own tunes.”
- humor102 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Super Panda Adventures" is widely praised for its playful, silly nature, featuring a mix of childlike charm and subtle adult jokes. Players enjoy the frequent funny dialogues and humorous character interactions, which enhance the game's colorful world and engaging storyline. While some humor relies on familiar tropes and memes, the game successfully subverts expectations, delivering genuinely funny moments that resonate with 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 everyone can appreciate.”
“This is a solid adventure game with a lot of creative platforming elements, adorable characters, and hilarious dialogue.”
- grinding32 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed experience with grinding in the game. While some players appreciate the balance of exploration and leveling up, finding enjoyment in the process of gaining experience through various activities, others criticize the repetitive nature of grinding, particularly in the early stages where enemies are tough and respawn frequently. Overall, grinding is seen as a significant mechanic that can be both engaging and tedious, depending on the player's approach and the game's design.
“And you're just fighting the same grindy mobs you've fought the whole time.”
“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 respawn at the same place over and over again. This affected me at times in the beginning, not enough health, not enough mana or shields, and many deaths were part of this respawning system.”
“It can be extremely tedious trying to get all the power-ups if you don't know the most efficient way to do it.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a casual and lighthearted tone, enhanced by its 8-bit graphics and a diverse soundtrack that ranges from high-tempo to slower melodies, effectively complementing the various environments. Reviewers noted that the overall aesthetic aligns well with the game's story, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of titles like Super Meat Boy.
“It has quite a nice casual atmosphere and doesn't take itself too seriously.”
“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]”
- replayability10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the potential for varied upgrade paths that encourage multiple playthroughs, others feel that it lacks significant replay value, particularly in the platformer genre. Notably, titles like "Super Panda" are highlighted for their charm and high replay value, suggesting that engaging mechanics can enhance the experience.
“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!”
“Replay value: 8/10 (due to differences in upgrades this could be worth another shot in a few years).”
“- no replay value (but, hey, it's a platformer)”
“- no replay value (but, hey, it's a platformer)”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features strong character development, with players appreciating the depth and growth of the characters throughout the story.
“Good character development.”
“Good character development.”
“Good character development.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while there are a few glitches present, they do not significantly impact gameplay or cause major disruptions.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the game evokes strong emotions, with multiple users noting that it brought them to tears, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
“This game made me cry.”
