Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 356 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe" is a challenging game that combines elements of falling block puzzles and old-school platformers. Players can choose from 9 characters, each with unique abilities, and must navigate through 7 different worlds filled with obstacles, hazards, and enemies. The game features single player and local head-to-head multi-player options, as well as leaderboards, achievements, and a great soundtrack. With numerous challenges to overcome and a constant struggle to survive, this game offers hours of entertainment.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 356 reviews
music67 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Innovative and challenging gameplay that combines platforming and puzzle elements, providing a fun and addictive experience.
  • Great retro-style graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack that enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • Multiple unlockable characters and challenges add variety and replayability, making it engaging for both solo and local multiplayer play.
  • The game can be frustratingly difficult, with cheap deaths from instant-kill traps and a lack of clear instructions for new players.
  • Some players may find the controls to be slippery or unresponsive, making precision platforming challenging.
  • Content gating through random drops can feel unfair and detracts from the overall experience, as it relies too much on luck to unlock certain features.
  • music102 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy, energetic chiptune soundtrack that evokes nostalgia for the Sega Genesis era. Reviewers highlight its ability to enhance gameplay, with many describing it as addictive and motivating, although some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's retro aesthetic and fast-paced action.

    • “The chip tune soundtrack is fun, catchy, and triumphantly blares over a title that reinvents the most overdone retro game designs while unapologetically celebrating them.”
    • “The music is energetic techno, which for a fast-paced game that gets hectic, is really beneficial.”
    • “This game could have easily fit in with the 16-bit era of gaming with its old school style action, difficulty, and an absolutely wonderful soundtrack.”
    • “Do you like catchy, repetitive music that bores inside your head and eats away at your brain?”
    • “The music is annoying after a few minutes, so I recommend muting and playing your own.”
    • “Also, I found the game's music to be pretty repetitive.”
  • gameplay79 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its innovative and challenging mechanics, featuring a mix of action and puzzle elements that keep players engaged across various levels and obstacles. While many players appreciate the fast-paced and addictive nature of the game, some criticize its repetitive gameplay loop and occasional frustrating difficulty spikes. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience with a variety of unlockable characters and levels, though it may feel mechanically simplistic compared to more polished platformers.

    • “Innovative and challenging gameplay, a ton of different levels, obstacles and challenges, and overall a very rewarding and fun experience.”
    • “The core gameplay of avoiding falling blocks and obstacles while trying to connect certain blocks into groups by destroying some others below it is simply fun, along with a banging soundtrack.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced and addicting, and the soundtrack is pretty amazing.”
    • “There are lots of lulls in the action, because blocks often spawn way slower than you can destroy them, and there doesn't seem to be any mechanism to speed up or accelerate the gameplay when you're doing well.”
    • “I found the difficulty to be unforgiving and the nature of the gameplay fairly repetitive.”
    • “A lack of a manual for game mechanic explanations (like the fact that you're allowed to walk on spikes, but not jump on them) and cheap, unavoidable deaths sent this to the recycle bin.”
  • graphics38 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant, colorful pixel art style, reminiscent of classic retro games from the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis eras. While some users noted minor glitches and questionable hitboxes, the overall presentation, including the visuals and music, is described as appealing and well-executed, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. The combination of charming graphics and a catchy soundtrack enhances the game's nostalgic feel, making it enjoyable for players.

    • “The visuals and music are amazing!”
    • “The graphics look very elaborate and professional.”
    • “Vibrant, colorful, retro graphics and a kickass soundtrack that are reminiscent of the Sega Genesis, simple and solid controls, with simple and great gameplay, as well as long-lasting replayability make this title shine.”
    • “There can be some questionable hitboxes that feel out of place in the pixelated art style.”
    • “The controls are a little fuzzy, and the graphics are simple even for retro pixel art.”
    • “The retro graphics are charming and the music is pretty good, but gets a bit repetitive after a few games.”
  • replayability18 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its varied levels, unique character abilities, and multiple challenges, encouraging players to engage in repeated playthroughs. While some players note that replayability may diminish after completing the game, many find the diverse gameplay options and the pursuit of high scores to be compelling reasons to return. Overall, it offers a satisfying blend of short, engaging sessions with ample opportunities for exploration and mastery.

    • “The levels vary enough to make each unique and give the game more replay value.”
    • “The different characters' special abilities and challenges give plenty of replay value.”
    • “The challenges are a great addition, and having different costumes with different benefits to unlock along with new locations to unlock with new challenges really ups the replayability.”
    • “The replayability can be short, but it's a short and sweet type of game with 6 stages, each with its unique gimmicks, as well as unlocking and doing the challenge mode.”
    • “Only downside is the lack of replayability if you aren't going for high scores, and perhaps the game is too simple.”
    • “The challenges are a great addition, and having different costumes with different benefits to unlock, along with new locations and challenges, really ups the replayability.”
  • story11 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is minimal, with players primarily focused on achieving high scores and unlocking characters rather than following a narrative. It features a retro-inspired setting reminiscent of "Cave Story," but lacks a substantial plot, instead emphasizing gameplay mechanics like weapon leveling and survival against falling blocks. Overall, the experience is more about gameplay than storytelling, with little narrative depth to engage players.

    • “There are quests to unlock different characters in the game.”
    • “Is this the AAA title GOTY you've been looking for, with a level system, perks, killer story, killer graphics, and hardcore gameplay?”
    • “It's like a mashup of Cave Story and Tetris - possibly even that 'I Wanna Be The Guy' Tetris level.”
    • “The story of sppd is that it's a sppd.”
    • “There's no story to follow and while you can unlock all the levels just through sheer brute force there's no point beyond having a different level to try and get a high score in.”
    • “Is this the triple A title GOTY you've been looking for, with a level system, perks, killer story, killer graphics, and hardcore gameplay?”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be a mixed experience; while some players enjoy casual score-grinding sessions, others find certain challenges to be tedious and overly scripted, leading to frustration. Additionally, achievements that require excessive grinding, such as dying 1,000 times, are viewed as off-putting and burdensome.

    • “Finally, the challenges are really dumb, scripted sequences, and are either trivial and grindable (if they're at all doable) or tedious (if they're difficult).”
    • “It is beyond tedious.”
    • “Although not the worst, there is an achievement for dying 1,000 times: sorry, I don't want to play this game that much; even grinding that out would be a massive hassle.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Players often experience intense emotions, ranging from frustration during challenging moments to joy from achieving combos, highlighting the game's ability to evoke a wide range of feelings. The combination of stressful gameplay mechanics and rewarding moments creates a dynamic emotional experience that keeps players engaged.

    • “Emotional players will need to be prepared to yell at the screen in despair on more than one occasion - and the fact that you need to wait through a load of animations to get back into the action after death might just make stress levels worse.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability has improved since its initial release, with most bugs being patched; however, players still report occasional glitches that can detract from the experience. While the graphics are generally appealing, some users have encountered specific levels that are particularly problematic.

    • “There is a glitched level that glitches while you play it, and its only purpose is to cheat you out of satisfaction.”
    • “Was a bit buggy on release, but I think most of the problems have been patched.”
    • “The game offers some nice graphics; however, there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its vibrant presentation, featuring engaging animations, catchy tunes, and rich sound design, all of which evoke a nostalgic retro 90s SNES vibe.

    • “I loved the presentation, the atmosphere, the vibrant animations, smooth transitions, catchy tunes, and rich sounds.”
    • “The retro 90s SNES atmosphere is fantastic.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    While the game generally performs well, players have noted occasional performance hitches and a significant lack of onboarding, which can hinder skill development and create barriers for newcomers.

    • “Performance hitches aside, the lack of onboarding to help players skill up creates a wall for many players.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues that make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and long loading times significantly detract from the overall experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players find the humor in the gameplay to be both amusing and engaging, contributing to an addictive experience.

    • “The gameplay is quite funny and addictive.”
    • “The humor in this game keeps me laughing throughout my playtime.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue and silly situations make every moment enjoyable.”
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