Super Win the Game
- October 1, 2014
- Minor Key Games
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Super Win the Game" is a nostalgic 2D pixel art platformer, where players collect coins and power-ups to reach the goal in each level. With over 50 stages, including hidden bonus levels, there's plenty of challenges to overcome. The game features a unique control system, where you can only move in one direction at a time, making it both difficult and rewarding to master.
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Reviews
- Captures the nostalgia of classic NES games with its retro graphics and CRT simulation.
- Engaging exploration with plenty of secrets and collectibles to discover.
- Tight controls and responsive gameplay make platforming enjoyable.
- Can feel directionless and overwhelming due to the large world and lack of clear guidance.
- Some areas can be frustratingly difficult, leading to potential player frustration.
- The music can become repetitive and annoying over time.
- music85 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
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 find it repetitive and annoying over time. Some players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as uplifting and memorable, while others criticize its lack of variety and potential to become grating. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect of the game, appealing primarily to fans of retro soundtracks.
“The music is absolutely the best part of this game, with catchy chip tunes you'll be humming for weeks after.”
“The soundtrack is a good mixture of the old 8-bit classics, and it's clear that the developer remembers those days fondly.”
“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 gets really annoying after a while, with only a handful of tracks that are unique to level types and all of them are really getting on your nerves after the retro charm wears off.”
“The music is terrible and quite possibly the worst aspect of the game.”
“The music is so repetitive it becomes annoying, not enough tracks.”
- graphics73 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a nostalgic homage to the 8-bit era, featuring charming pixel art and a well-executed CRT filter that enhances the retro feel. While some players appreciate the authentic aesthetic and hidden references, others find the visuals somewhat plain or glitchy. Overall, the graphics successfully 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.”
“This isn't just another 8-bit indie game; no, this is a love letter to the early days of the Famicom where graphics were simplistic and gameplay was experimental.”
“The graphics are trash, it's like the game was made in the 1980s.”
“The graphics are mostly hideous, especially the caves.”
“So the gameplay's quite plain, as is the presentation -- simple, nothing-special pixel graphics and a charming, but at times rather repetitive, soundtrack.”
- gameplay64 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of retro platforming and metroidvania elements, featuring simple mechanics focused on exploration and precise jumping, reminiscent of classic titles like Zelda II and Super Mario. While some players appreciate the nostalgic design and level variety, others find the mechanics tedious and the world unengaging, leading to mixed feelings about its depth and replayability. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience for fans of retro-style gameplay, though its simplicity may not appeal to everyone.
“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.”
“Only get this if you have a genuine interest in playing old-style and primitive mechanics games.”
“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.”
“The 'story', the 'shops', the people, the villages, the short looped music, and the world map don't add anything to the game in terms of gameplay.”
- story54 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for being incoherent and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels like a disorganized mess. While some elements of lore and a quest involving the "hollow king" provide a semblance of narrative, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Despite its shortcomings, a few players found charm in the simplicity and dream-like aspects of the story, suggesting that it may appeal to those who prioritize gameplay over narrative.
“The arcadians and dream books provide an unexpectedly deep story behind the 'save the king' backdrop goal.”
“It has a lot of humor, an awesome plot (about dreaming, lucid dreams), and wonderful poetry on it.”
“Great story writing and prose.”
“The plot is a real mess.”
“Completely incoherent storytelling.”
“There is not combat, the game takes 5 hours to beat and the story is somewhat inexistent.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere 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 the enjoyment of the game's aesthetic by some, there are criticisms regarding certain elements that fail to enhance the atmosphere. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as a key aspect, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.
“I really enjoy the atmosphere of this game and the preceding one (You Have to Win the Game).”
“The developers faithfully recreated the retro atmosphere of console adventures from the early 90s with this game.”
“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.”
“Not only does it make my ears bleed, but it creates an atmosphere that I just don't enjoy.”
“Again, for the atmosphere.”
“The developers faithfully recreated the retro atmosphere of console adventures from the early 90's with this game.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high-quality humor, featuring clever jokes and amusing elements that evoke nostalgia for classic gaming. Reviewers highlight the effective use of humor throughout the gameplay, including entertaining plotlines and witty sign jokes, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“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 on it.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Super Win the Game offers solid replayability through specific achievements and a newly 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 affordable price and potential for extended playtime make it a worthwhile investment 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% 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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the platforming and upgrades in the game are enjoyable, the grinding aspect can feel tedious and repetitive, particularly during extended play sessions. Players appreciate the game as a fun experience in short bursts, but find the world exploration and mechanics can become boring over time.
“Tedious mechanics, boring world.”
“Clunky and tedious.”
“The platforming and the upgrades are great, but the world feels a bit tedious when trying to find everything.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 depth 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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics but is marred by occasional glitches and bugs. Despite these issues, it runs smoothly on Linux, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“And it runs great on Linux!”
“The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
“Retro feeling, full of buggy graphics!”
