Super Slam Dunk Touchdown
- December 16, 2015
- Tipping Goat LLC
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Super Slam Dunk Touchdown" is a sports party game that combines the excitement of basketball slam dunks with American football touchdowns. Up to 8 players compete in various arenas, using a variety of characters with unique abilities to score points by dunking or throwing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. The game features fast-paced, action-packed gameplay with a humorous and over-the-top style.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of multiple sports with fun mechanics and random events, making it a chaotic and entertaining experience.
- It has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arcade sports games, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
- Local multiplayer is enjoyable, and the game encourages creativity and strategy with various player abilities and customizable match settings.
- The gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive, lacking depth and complexity, especially in solo play against AI.
- There are technical issues such as glitches, slow shot charging, and AI problems that can detract from the overall experience.
- The absence of online multiplayer and a perceived high price point for the content offered are significant drawbacks.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as overly simplistic and lacking depth, failing to capture the excitement of retro arcade sports games. While the concept of combining various sports mechanics is intriguing, the execution is marred by glitches and insufficient explanations of the mechanics, leaving players wanting more engaging options and features. Overall, the gameplay does not meet expectations, though there is hope for future updates to enhance the experience.
“For the longest time, I've wanted a sports game that is a simple callback to retro games instead of simulation and could smartly combine the mechanics of all or most of the sports, since they all effectively revolve around two teams competing to put some sort of object into another.”
“However, the ball could be a puck or any variety of balls from different sports, each with their own mechanics in terms of speed, weight, bounce, and friction, and the court could be an ice rink, turf, street, or court, and the net is the combination of a goal from soccer, basketball, football, and hockey.”
“The gameplay is extremely simple and straightforward.”
“Core gameplay isn't deep enough.”
“I love arcade sports games, especially if they are creative, but the gameplay of this game is so glitchy that I really can't recommend it.”
“It might be that I missed something, but to be fair, the game doesn't explain much about its mechanics.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a nostalgic 8-bit style reminiscent of NES games, which adds charm and humor to the overall experience. While many appreciate the fitting visuals and great soundtrack, some users feel that enhancements could have been made to improve the visual effects. Overall, the pixel art successfully captures the retro aesthetic, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
“The retro charm of the 8-bit graphics and music makes this feel like something on the NES. The combination of sports on display is well done, and there's so much charm to it all.”
“Fitting visuals, great soundtrack, and a good sense of humor!”
“The visuals are okay, but I think a little more could have been done to enhance the effects in the game.”
“The visuals follow a pixel/Nintendo graphic art style.”
“The visuals follow a pixel/Nintendo graphic art style.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its retro charm, reminiscent of NES titles, and is complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals and humor are well-received, some users feel the gameplay itself does not match the quality of the music.
“The retro charm of the 8-bit graphics and music makes this feel like something on the NES; the combination of sports on display is well done, and there's so much charm to it all.”
“Fitting visuals, great soundtrack, and a good sense of humor!”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fitting visuals and great soundtrack that complement the comedic elements. However, some users note that the humor can lead to chaotic gameplay, where teams struggle to make progress. Overall, the sound effects, while limited, add to the comedic experience.
“Fitting visuals, great soundtrack, and a good sense of humor!”
“While humorous, they can take a game where no scoring is happening to an absolute mess of both teams struggling to make any progress.”
“The sounds are not varied, but they are funny.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story and campaign elements are generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging narrative and character development. Many reviews highlight the plot's depth and emotional resonance, making it a standout feature of the game. However, some players feel that certain story arcs could have been more fleshed out or resolved.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations or outcomes.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real emotional impact.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight that the game offers significant depth, enhancing its replayability and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“It gives so much more depth and replayability to the game.”
