Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe

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Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Andrew Morrish and was released on May 24, 2013. It received very positive reviews from players.

The title says it all. Take one part falling block puzzle game, combine one part old-school platformer, add a couple thousand pixels, blend and serve. Why match colored blocks when you can just shoot the hell out of them? Your goal is to survive as long as you can in the single player, or the competitive multiplayer, or many challenges to help build your skills.

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Audience ScoreBased on 538 reviews

music94 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Innovative and challenging gameplay with a ton of different levels, obstacles, and challenges, providing a rewarding experience.
The game has a fun and addictive 'One More Game' feel, encouraging players to improve their scores.
Great retro-style graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack enhance the overall experience.

The game can be frustrating due to its high difficulty and the potential for cheap deaths from falling blocks and traps.
Lack of a proper tutorial and some characters having slippery controls can make the game feel unpolished.
Content gating behind random drops can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.

music
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
20%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and vibrant chiptune soundtrack, reminiscent of classic Sega Genesis titles, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While many players find the music addictive and well-composed, some note that it can become repetitive after extended play. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's retro charm and replayability.
- “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.”
- “An amazing game with an even more amazing soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and the different characters make the game dynamics very interesting especially in challenges.”
- “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.”
- “Original music was better, but this music isn't too bad.”
gameplay
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
61%
3%
The gameplay is characterized by its innovative and challenging mechanics, featuring a mix of action and puzzle elements that keep players engaged through various levels and unlockable characters. While the core mechanics of avoiding obstacles and destroying blocks are fun and addictive, some players noted issues with pacing and difficulty spikes, leading to moments of frustration. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience with a vibrant retro aesthetic and a captivating soundtrack, though it may feel simplistic compared to more polished titles in the genre.
- “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 simple, fast-paced, and controls well once I got used to it.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “That in itself is pretty disappointing, having reached the pinnacle of gameplay in half an hour.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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7%
The game's graphics are characterized by vibrant, colorful retro pixel art that evokes nostalgia for classic consoles, complemented by a strong soundtrack. While the visuals are generally well-received, some players noted occasional glitches and questionable hitboxes that detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's inviting atmosphere and engaging gameplay.
- “The visuals are colorful and nice to look at, which is kind of surprising from Adult Swim since I didn't expect the game to be laid back or yet refreshing to see a friendly type of game as opposed to a gory or adult theme.”
- “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.”
- “From the graphics to the simple-yet-addicting gameplay system, and especially the music, this feels like a great game from that era of consoles that was just warped through time and put on Steam.”
- “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.”
replayability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
46%
11%
The game boasts high replayability due to its varied levels, unique character abilities, and numerous challenges, encouraging players to return for more. While some users note that the game can be completed quickly, the engaging mechanics and unlockable content provide ample motivation for repeated play sessions. Overall, it is described as infinitely replayable, making it a great choice for those seeking a game with lasting appeal.
- “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.”
- “It is infinitely replayable and gives different ways to play.”
- “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.”
- “The challenges are a great addition, and having different costumes with various benefits to unlock, along with new locations and challenges, really enhances the replayability.”
- “There are six different levels to play on, several challenges to complete, and a whole assortment of characters to play as. The replayability is pretty high for this game, especially when going for high scores or thinking to yourself, 'just one more game...'”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The story is reminiscent of "Cave Story," featuring quests that unlock various characters and a semi-retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of the genre. Players engage in a weapon-leveling mechanic while shooting blocks for experience shards, creating a gameplay experience that combines elements of classic titles like "Cave Story" and "Tetris." Overall, the narrative is described as compelling, with a blend of engaging gameplay and nostalgic references.
- “There are quests to unlock different characters in the game.”
- “It has a semi-retro feel which will look familiar to fans of Cave Story, as a weapon-leveling mechanic is also present here.”
- “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.”
- “Shoot blocks for XP shards (which look almost exactly like the ones from Cave Story), which make your weapon stronger.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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. The achievement for dying 1,000 times is particularly criticized as an excessive grind that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Finally, the 'challenges' are really dumb, scripted sequences, and so 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.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players often experience intense emotions, particularly frustration and despair, especially when faced with delays after dying, which can heighten stress levels. The gameplay mechanics, such as creating combos by matching colors, add to the emotional stakes, as players become invested in their success and the outcomes of their actions.
- “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.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has experienced stability issues, particularly at launch, with reports of glitches and bugs affecting gameplay. However, many users note that most of these problems have been addressed through patches, leading to a more stable experience overall. Despite some lingering graphical glitches, the game remains enjoyable.
- “There is a glitched level that glitches while you play it, and all its 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, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging presentation, vibrant animations, and immersive sound design, including catchy tunes and impactful audio effects. Overall, it creates a lively and enjoyable experience for players.
- “I loved the presentation, the atmosphere, the vibrant animations, smooth transitions, catchy tunes, and rich sound effects.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report performance hitches that detract from the experience, and the absence of effective onboarding contributes to a steep learning curve, making it challenging for newcomers to improve their skills.
- “Performance hitches aside, the lack of onboarding to help players skill up creates a wall for many players.”

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Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe is a casual action adventure game.

Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe.

Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe was released on May 24, 2013.

Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe was developed by Andrew Morrish.

Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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