Super Retro Fighter
- April 11, 2021
- Syndrome interactive
Get on Steam"Super Retro Fighter is a traditional single-player or local co-op STG game, where players can choose from different aircrafts, each with unique chorus weapons that charge up over time. The X-0708 focuses on AOE damage, J-0823 targets heavy units, and G-0612 handles various enemy types. The chorus weapons offer aggressive or survivable options, adding a strategic element to gameplay."
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features polished retro graphics and a killer soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is addictive with a variety of ships and weapon upgrades, providing a satisfying experience for shoot'em up fans.
- The game offers a significant amount of content with multiple stages and modes, making it appealing for both casual and hardcore players.
- The game has been seemingly abandoned by developers, with no updates since 2022, leading to concerns about its future development.
- Difficulty spikes and a reliance on memorization can make the game frustrating, especially for players who are not familiar with the genre.
- There are issues with controller support and menu accessibility, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, fluid controls, and engaging ship upgrades, offering multiple choices in adventure mode. However, it faces criticism for a lack of balance, particularly with boss difficulty that can feel punishing and reliant on memorization, which may deter new players. Overall, while the visuals and atmosphere are appealing, the gameplay's grindy nature may cater more to hardcore gamers.
“Fun gameplay and multiple choices that affect ship upgrades and resources in adventure mode.”
“I dig the game, the gameplay is one of the best I've seen, the atmosphere is great, even the story elements between the stages are interesting.”
“The gameplay is nice, fluid, ships feel good to use and each has its perks.”
“The bosses are just way above the difficulty of the levels, even the earlier ones, and here is a flaw in the gameplay loop: you will lose life and damage while beating a boss, so you get weaker.”
“The main flaw of the gameplay right now is that this game heavily relies on memorization.”
- music12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, polished retro soundtrack that evokes an 80s vibe, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While many players rate the background music highly, some note that the transitions between tracks can be awkward, and there is a desire for more musical content. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's appeal, complementing its retro graphics and satisfying mechanics.
“Polished retro shooter with a killer soundtrack; only issue is I want more tracks!”
“The background music is 10/10, really awesome, although some of the music transitions are kind of weird and noticeable.”
“It has an 80's retro vibe to the music, which is pretty awesome.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous retro style, featuring vivid colors and a glowing atmosphere that evoke a nostalgic arcade experience. Players appreciate the clean display and eye-catching visuals, which enhance the overall addictive gameplay, although some note that the grindy nature of the game may appeal more to hardcore players. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point that could attract newcomers to the genre.
“The visuals are gorgeous; it's a real eye candy. The glowing atmosphere of the game is just pure nostalgic arcade experience, with vivid colors and a clean display.”
“Graphics are nice, and I have no problems with any of the designs, be it the first level (which is pretty good) or the others.”
“It's a vertical space shooter with pretty cool retro graphics, a kicking soundtrack, and a neat weapon power-up upgrade system.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story features intriguing elements that unfold between stages, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, players note that the narrative is currently overshadowed by gameplay balance issues, as they restart each level with basic gear and must strategically upgrade their capabilities using points earned from missions.
“I dig the game; the gameplay is one of the best I've seen, the atmosphere is great, and the story elements between the stages are interesting.”
“The story elements between the stages are engaging and add depth to the gameplay experience.”
“The narrative is woven seamlessly into the gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its gorgeous visuals and nostalgic arcade feel, characterized by vivid colors and a clean display. Players appreciate the engaging story elements between stages, although some note that the overall experience lacks balance in its current state.
“The visuals are gorgeous; it's a real eye candy. The glowing atmosphere of the game is just a pure nostalgic arcade experience, with vivid colors and a clean display.”
“I dig the game; the gameplay is one of the best I've seen. The atmosphere is great, and even the story elements between the stages are interesting.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's grinding mechanics are described as punishing and hardcore, even in the easier adventure mode, which may deter new players despite its beautiful visuals and addictive gameplay. This combination could make it challenging for newcomers to fully enjoy the experience.
“This game could introduce many new players to the genre due to its beautiful visuals and addictive gameplay, but the grindy and punishing gameplay style, even on easy adventure mode, is designed for a hardcore experience.”
“The grind in this game is excessive, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“While the game has potential, the constant grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment and can be frustrating for players.”
