"Super Saurio Fly is a prehistoric 2D arcade adventure game with single-player and local multi-player modes for up to 2 players in a co-op setup. Play as Saurio, a clumsy pterodactyl with a big arsenal of abilities, as you navigate through levels with unique styles and soundtracks to recover your stolen eggs from menacing enemies."
The game features beautiful artwork and charming character designs, reminiscent of classic platformers.
The unique fly/float mechanic adds a fresh twist to the platforming experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The level design is clever and offers a variety of challenges, with some fun boss battles that showcase artistic creativity.
The game suffers from frustrating camera angles and controls that can lead to disorienting gameplay, especially during critical moments.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with the final boss, which detracts from the overall experience.
The difficulty spikes, especially on extreme mode, can lead to frustrating gameplay, making it less enjoyable for players seeking a balanced challenge.
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring clean and crisp animations reminiscent of the Flash era, and a unique float-flap-glide mechanic that adds a fresh twist to the platforming genre. Players can choose from three difficulty levels, catering to various skill levels, while the overall experience is likened to a blend of classic titles like Joe and Mac and Super Mario, enhanced by engaging power-ups.
“Good gameplay and nicely drawn.”
“Other than that, it's Joe and Mac from Super Nintendo meets Super Mario with a flying mechanic and some cool power-ups!”
“It has clean and crisp animations, and the fly/float mechanic is somewhat unique to platformers, featuring a float-flap-glide mechanic.”
“The gameplay feels outdated, resembling the Flash era, and while the animations are clean and crisp, it lacks innovation.”
“The three difficulty levels seem to cater to players who prefer an 'extreme' mode, which may not appeal to everyone.”
“The fly/float mechanic is somewhat unique to platformers, but it doesn't fully compensate for the overall lack of engaging gameplay.”
graphics
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The graphics of "Super Saurio Fly" are praised for their beautiful artwork and charming character designs, particularly the cute dinosaurs, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience.
“Beautiful artwork, cute dinos.”
“I have not much playtime on record as of now, but Super Saurio Fly is really a mega cute game with great artwork!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for feeling derivative, with some users noting that it resembles sampled tracks from classic games like Diddy Kong Racing. This has led to perceptions of the soundtrack being more of a tribute than an original composition.
“The music feels like a ripoff rather than a tribute; there's a song in the game that clearly samples 'Walrus Cove' from Diddy Kong Racing or whatever Christmas jam David Wise composed.”
“The music feels like a ripoff rather than a tribute; there's a song in the game that clearly samples 'Walrus Cove' from Diddy Kong Racing or whatever Christmas jam David Wise composed.”
story
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The story revolves around a charming platformer featuring adorable fat pterodactyls on a quest to retrieve their stolen eggs, adding a lighthearted and engaging narrative to the gameplay.
“A neat little platformer with some cute fat pterodactyls on a mission to get their stolen eggs back!”
stability
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly during the final boss encounter, where glitches can cause frustrating resets to previous levels upon defeat. This has led to a negative experience, with players expressing dissatisfaction over the game's reliability in critical moments.
“The final boss is a clash of glitches; when you defeat him and he hits you, you automatically start back at the previous level, which is incredibly frustrating.”
“I experienced constant crashes during gameplay, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“The game is riddled with bugs that disrupt the experience, leading to frequent freezes and crashes.”