Super Win the Game

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Super Win the Game is a single player platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by J. Kyle Pittman and was released on October 1, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

"Super Win the Game" is a nostalgic platformer and sequel to "You Have to Win the Game." It features open-ended exploration of a large world, powerups, hidden treasures, and abilities. The game offers adjustable CRT television simulation, speedrun courses with leaderboards, and a randomized game mode for replayability. Additionally, it includes Steam integration for access and challenges.

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Audience ScoreBased on 754 reviews

music60 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Captures the nostalgia of classic NES games with its retro graphics and CRT simulation.
Engaging platforming mechanics with a focus on exploration and collecting items.
Offers a variety of secrets and upgrades that enhance gameplay and encourage backtracking.

Can be frustrating due to cryptic challenges and a lack of clear direction.
Short playtime and may feel repetitive after completing the main objectives.
The music can become annoying and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.

music
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy 8-bit chiptune style that evokes nostalgia for retro gaming, while others criticize it for being repetitive and annoying over time. Some players find the soundtrack to be the highlight of the game, describing it as fantastic and memorable, while others feel it detracts from the overall experience due to its limited variety. Overall, the music is a significant aspect of the game, appealing to fans of retro soundtracks but potentially grating for those less fond of chiptunes.
- “The music is absolutely the best part of this game, with catchy chip tunes you'll be humming for weeks after.”
- “The soundtrack to this game is absolutely phenomenal.”
- “I have to highlight the music in the game as well, which is just wonderful; anyone who likes retro game music or chiptunes in general will absolutely love this soundtrack.”
- “The music is terrible and quite possibly the worst aspect of the game.”
- “The music is so repetitive it becomes annoying, not enough tracks.”
- “The music makes me want to kill myself.”
graphics
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Super Win the Game" are a nostalgic homage to the 8-bit era, featuring a faithful pixel art style complemented by a customizable CRT filter that enhances the retro experience. While some players appreciate the charming aesthetics and hidden references, others criticize the visuals as simplistic or glitchy, noting that they may not stand out compared to more polished titles. Overall, the graphics effectively capture the essence of classic NES games, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
- “The graphics are a faithful recreation of the 8-bit pixel art style, and the CRT filter is a fantastic touch for added nostalgia-realism.”
- “Super Win the Game nails the retro graphics, even the CRT fuzz and reflection is taken into account.”
- “The graphics, the tone, and the story are really cohesive and give this sort of pleasant surreal feeling.”
- “The graphics are trash, it's like the game was made in the 1980s.”
- “The graphics are mostly hideous, especially the caves.”
- “So in conclusion, I liked the engine and platforming of this game, but I hated the adventuring and the graphics.”
gameplay
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of retro platforming and modern mechanics, featuring a mix of exploration and precise jumping, reminiscent of classic titles like Zelda II and Metroid. While some players appreciate the simplicity and tight controls, others find the mechanics repetitive and the level design lacking depth. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience for fans of old-school platformers, though its charm may wear thin for those seeking more complexity.
- “A fun retro-styled game with modern mechanics makes this an excellent platformer with metroidvania elements well worth your time.”
- “The gameplay is both challenging and fast-paced, but the shining star of this title is the quality of levels: hands down this game has some of the best level design I've ever seen.”
- “The gameplay consists of exploring a top-down overworld map, and then exploring several side-scrolling locations (towns, caves, dungeons, etc.) to solve secrets and collect the items needed to win the game.”
- “There is no combat nor any way to kill enemies, so you're confined to a 'move and jump' kind of gameplay that gets old really quickly considering how lazily designed the levels are.”
- “So the gameplay's quite plain, as is the presentation -- simple, nothing-special pixel graphics and a charming, but at times rather repetitive, soundtrack.”
- “There are still issues: the gameplay is kind of shallow and simple.”
story
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized for being incoherent and lacking depth, with many reviewers describing it as a "real mess" or "completely incoherent." While some players appreciate the subtle lore and the quest to restore the "hollow king," others find the storytelling vague and unengaging, often overshadowed by the gameplay. Despite its flaws, a few reviewers note that the story has interesting elements, particularly the dream-like sequences and the backdrop of saving the king, though these aspects are often seen as secondary to the platforming experience.
- “A mysterious, benevolent race of 'arcadians' (strongly implied to be space aliens) possess artifacts and knowledge to help you in your quest to collect a series of magical spellbooks or scrolls in order to restore the 'hollow king' of the land and overthrow the evil wizard who cursed him.”
- “The graphics, the tone, and the story are really cohesive and give this sort of pleasant surreal feeling.”
- “It has a lot of humor, an awesome plot (about dreaming, lucid dreams), and wonderful poetry in it.”
- “The plot is a real mess.”
- “It lacks a meaningful story, and as far as NES-style games go, there are far more forgiving and intuitive titles out there that use 8-bit graphics in much more meaningful ways.”
- “I don't think the writer/designer did a very good job with that, and he certainly didn't do a very good job convincing me to buy in and care: that whole facet of the story came across like a vain, angsty teen's incoherent, egocentric 2003 LiveJournal ramblings based upon a 10th grade understanding of literature.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the nostalgic CRT emulation and retro visuals that evoke early 90s console adventures, while others find the music detracts from the overall experience. Despite some criticisms, many enjoy the unique atmosphere created by the game's design, though opinions on its auditory elements vary significantly.
- “I really enjoy the atmosphere of this game and the preceding one (you have to win the game).”
- “Not only does it make my ears bleed, but it creates an atmosphere that I just don't enjoy.”
- “Also, the CRT emulation is spot-on, really adds atmosphere to what could have been yet another 8-bit styled game that loses the feel of the visuals to the ravages of modern monitors.”
- “The developers faithfully recreated the retro atmosphere of console adventures from the early 90's with this game.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high-quality humor, featuring clever joke signs and a blend of amusing and dark elements. Reviewers appreciate its nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic MS-DOS games, along with a compelling plot that enhances the comedic experience. Overall, the humor is described as both entertaining and thought-provoking, contributing significantly to the game's charm.
- “Short, but a high-quality platforming game with a nice sense of humor.”
- “The humor can be rather great at times, especially the joke signs.”
- “It has a lot of humor, an awesome plot (about dreaming, lucid dreams), and wonderful poetry in it.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Super Win the Game" offers solid replayability through specific achievements and a recently added randomized mode, encouraging players to engage in multiple playthroughs. While some users note that the game may feel short and less replayable after the initial experience, its low price point and potential for extended playtime make it a worthwhile purchase for those who enjoy challenges.
- “Super Win the Game offers replay value in two ways, as it presents two specific achievements that encourage additional playthroughs if you enjoy that sort of challenge.”
- “It has replayability right from the get-go, even after you just 100%'d the game.”
- “I'd recommend it to everyone who can afford it; 8 dollars is a good price for this game, and with lots of replayability, you can get a lot of hours out of it.”
- “My only shortcomings would be that it's a little short and not an awful lot of replay value after the first playthrough, but it's still worth getting.”
- “I have not done much with it since then, but now I hear that they added a new randomized mode which should definitely up the replay value.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with clunky mechanics and a boring world that can detract from the overall experience. While the platforming and upgrades are enjoyable, the game is best played in short sessions to avoid the monotony that can set in during longer playtimes.
- “Tedious mechanics, boring world.”
- “Clunky and tedious.”
- “Platforming and the upgrades are great, but the world feels a bit tedious when trying to find everything.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting feelings of nostalgia and happiness, particularly enhanced by the randomizer update. The addition of an engaging story complements the original elements, while the game's deeper emotional core allows players to resonate with the developers' intentions.
- “But this made me feel a great deal of nostalgia, while still keeping the parts of the original title that made it great, and also adding in a story that is really interesting (or can be completely ignored by someone who doesn't care for story).”
- “A surprisingly deep emotional core too - really felt like I understood some of the developer's inner workings playing it.”
- “I got to enjoy it again thanks to the randomizer update, and it just made me feel even happier being able to play it again.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features appealing graphics but is marred by occasional glitches, which detracts from the overall experience. However, it runs smoothly on Linux, providing a stable performance for users on that platform.
- “And it runs great on Linux!”
- “The game has a retro feeling, but it's full of buggy graphics!”
- “There are some nice graphics, but the game suffers from ugly glitches here and there.”
- “The game has a retro feeling, but it's full of buggy graphics!”