Superflight
- November 9, 2017
- GrizzlyGames
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Superflight" is a dynamic and visually striking indie game that lets players soar through procedurally generated landscapes using a wingsuit. The objective is to navigate through tight caves, dodge obstacles, and perform stunts to achieve the highest score possible. With its simple controls and mesmerizing visuals, "Superflight" offers a unique and thrilling experience for players looking for a fresh take on the flying genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- music579 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect has received mixed feedback, with many players noting the absence of an in-game soundtrack. While the lack of music allows players to enjoy their own playlists, many reviewers expressed a desire for a calming or ambient soundtrack to enhance the experience. Overall, the game is praised for its relaxing gameplay, which pairs well with personal music choices, making it ideal for chilling out or zoning out while flying through its landscapes.
“This game can be played chill or pushing hard for score, and goes really well with whatever music the player feels like in the background.”
“Great game to vibe out, listen to music.”
“It's simple yet I always find myself coming back when I just want something for my hands to do while relaxing and listening to music.”
“The lack of a soundtrack means you can play whatever music you want.”
“There's no soundtrack, and the sound effects are all flappy wind sounds so the game lends itself perfectly to listening to music.”
“The only negative of this game is that it doesn't come with a soundtrack.”
- gameplay541 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Superflight is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, allowing players to navigate procedurally generated worlds using a wingsuit. While the controls are easy to learn, they can be challenging to master, providing a satisfying risk-reward dynamic as players aim for high scores by flying close to obstacles. However, some players note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, and the lack of additional features or progression may limit long-term engagement. Overall, it offers a relaxing and addictive experience, especially for those who enjoy flight mechanics.
“The gameplay is simple, the controls are intuitive, and the game is beautiful.”
“Superflight is a simple game with exactly the kind of 'just-one-more-game' gameplay that'll keep me engrossed for hours on end.”
“The mechanics feel great, you'll find yourself trying challenging stunts and they feel amazing when you can actually accomplish them!”
“Even without the random instant deaths ruining the fun, I don't know how much gameplay longevity there would be without a choice of flying suits or upgrades to enable different gliding styles, so this feels more like a proof of concept demo rather than a completed game.”
“This is an incredibly shallow experience in terms of gameplay, design, and scope.”
“The gameplay is tight but sometimes annoying (the stall mechanic doesn't quite feel right), and it seems as though development stopped just as the game was functional.”
- graphics361 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic yet charming aesthetic, often described as low-poly or blocky, which allows it to run smoothly on a wide range of hardware. While some players find the visuals dated or lacking in depth, many appreciate the vibrant colors and the game's ability to create an immersive experience despite its minimalistic design. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose well, enhancing the gameplay without being a focal point, making it a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
“The visuals are absolutely stunning and the gameplay is exhilarating and calming at the same time.”
“The graphics are simple but striking, with bold colors I don't typically see in the grimdark murderfests I usually play.”
“The bright, colorful, and mesmerizing visuals are a definite high point, as well as the sense of speed and immersion.”
“While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
“The graphics are very minimal and simple.”
“The graphics leave something to be desired in my opinion, but that again is a personal preference and definitely not a deal-breaker for me.”
- story127 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game is widely described as lacking any significant story or narrative, with many users emphasizing that it focuses solely on gameplay and exploration. Players appreciate the freedom to enjoy the experience without the distraction of a plot, making it ideal for casual play. While some express a desire for additional content like missions or a storyline, the consensus is that the game thrives on its simplicity and procedural generation rather than a traditional narrative.
“This is the story of a man made out of rectangles who seeks death through high-velocity impact trauma, and boy, does he find it.”
“Ring of Pain could have easily been just another rip-off of Slay the Spire, but the game tells its own dark and cryptic story with some very unique mechanics.”
“The story made me cry.”
“Boring game without any plot or sense and awful random generated and repetitive world.”
“Be aware that there is no story, lore, etc. for this.”
“If you're looking for a fulfilling story... keep searching.”
- replayability112 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its high replayability, with many users highlighting its infinite replay value due to procedurally generated levels and simple mechanics that encourage repeated play. While some reviews note a lack of depth or progression, the overall consensus is that it offers a fun, relaxing experience that players can return to repeatedly, making it a great value for its price.
“Every level is different, which makes the game endlessly replayable.”
“The procedural generation allows for substantial replayability, offering up different levels every time.”
“Superflight is a no-stakes, high-energy, endlessly replayable time killer.”
“Can lose its replayability after a while, but it's worth the money.”
“No replayability, gets boring after 30 minutes, devs abandoned it.”
“While the game does definitely have the 'just one more run' thing going on, I can't help but think about how much replay value could be added with a few skins or shape variations for my glider guy (or girl) to unlock.”
- atmosphere72 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and therapeutic qualities, enhanced by beautiful, procedurally generated environments and vibrant colors. Players appreciate the calming sound design and the ability to enjoy the game while listening to their own music, creating a meditative experience. Overall, the game offers a serene and immersive atmosphere that encourages exploration and casual gameplay.
“The atmosphere is beautiful, and the environments also always change and you can even create your own.”
“This game has a wonderful environment and somehow this game gives you the feel of relaxation with a quality atmosphere.”
“Fun, simple, and oddly satisfying, it's easy to lose track of time in this one; you'd be surprised how long you can go and it has a lot of potential for its low price, the atmosphere is charming and dreamlike, the gameplay is simple and fluid, and exploring the nooks of the map is a thrilling but zen-like experience.”
“The sound effects and atmosphere in this game were all wrong for me, and just ruined my experience. The scoring sounds are annoying, and the menu sounds are too bright and loud.”
“There's something about the atmosphere and the simplicity of this game that I don't know 100% how to describe.”
“The game is relaxing and its peaceful atmosphere benefits from not much sound.”
- humor45 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in these games is consistently highlighted as a major draw, with players enjoying clever scripts, hilarious crash landings, and amusing character interactions. Many reviews emphasize that the comedic elements, such as funny graphics and unexpected in-game antics, enhance the overall experience, making even frequent crashes a source of laughter rather than frustration. Overall, the lighthearted and entertaining nature of the games contributes to their addictive quality and appeal.
“With a clever script and hilarious interplay among the cast, the game nails just the right tone of raunchy humor, and the non-stop laughs overshadow any flaw.”
“I don't actually find myself getting frustrated with the amount of times I crash, because it restarts so quickly (and, let's be honest, crashing in this game is actually hilarious).”
“Superflight is a funny and surprisingly addictive game that is worth buying if you want something incredibly fun but simple to keep you busy.”
- optimization31 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance even on low-end hardware. However, some players noted that there are areas needing improvement, particularly in level design and graphical fidelity, which could enhance the experience further. While most agree that the game runs well, a few users experienced performance issues, suggesting that additional optimization could be beneficial.
“Runs smoothly and it's well worth the price!”
“The performance, if you'll excuse the pun, absolutely flies.”
“Optimization: optimization is a strong point for this game... it runs flawlessly even on my craptop with a Pentium.”
“The biggest problem is, probably due to poor programming and performance issues, the levels aren't infinitely long, and in fact are rather short.”
“Not much effort put into terrain and character, which is sad; it would not hurt performance with normal maps and some additional geometry.”
“Very poorly optimized.”
- grinding29 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 55 % negative mentions
Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" highlight a mixed experience; while some players find the grinding tedious and time-consuming, requiring significant effort for achievements, others appreciate the option to engage in relaxing gameplay or pursue high scores at their own pace. The game offers a balance between intense, risk-reward challenges and a more laid-back approach, making it suitable for both casual play and dedicated grinding sessions. Overall, it seems to cater to different playstyles, allowing players to choose their level of engagement.
“No fuss, no wikis to look up, no grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Bought the game on a whim because it looked fun, spent 2 hours grinding all the achievements and never touched it again.”
“One long, tedious grind.”
- emotional21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players describe the emotional aspect of the game as a calming and uplifting experience, often evoking feelings of joy and nostalgia. The ability to glide through beautiful landscapes while avoiding obstacles creates a sense of freedom and connection to the environment, leading to moments of happiness and even tears. Overall, the game is praised for its wholesome nature and ability to provide a relaxing yet emotionally engaging experience.
“The story made me cry.”
“It made me feel happy for the time I played it, and that is totally worth these few bucks.”
“Highly recommended for a relaxing, casual, emotional roller coaster.”
- stability20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 55 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it generally runs smoothly on various hardware, including low-end PCs and Linux, users report occasional crashes and visual glitches, particularly during sharp turns or with procedural map generation. Despite these issues, many players find that the glitches do not significantly hinder their overall experience, and the developer is actively working on fixes. Overall, the game is considered stable enough for casual play, though some users have encountered frustrating bugs.
“I've found that it runs great on really any PC due to its uncomplicated graphics, so even my old potato laptop with an Intel integrated GPU runs this smoothly.”
“It also runs great on Linux.”
“Controls are smooth, runs great, developer is diligent at fixing stuff.”
“But it crashes and glitches out the maps after a while.”
“And the algorithm for the procedural map generation needs some overhauling as well; I have encountered quite a few glitches (portals in walls, the map teleporting not triggering when leaving the map at the bottom, really long tunnels that end in dead ends, etc.).”
“It can have a few glitches here and there, but it never hindered my experience with the game.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is praised for its simplicity and lack of in-game purchases, microtransactions, or ads, which enhances the overall experience and eliminates frustration. Some users suggest that the game could have benefited from a free-to-play model with ads, given its structure. Overall, players appreciate the absence of monetization annoyances, allowing for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
“There aren't any in-game purchases, skins, upgrades, etc., which really eliminates any frustration one might have from crashing.”
“Good and simple mechanics, procedurally generated worlds, no in-game purchases, and graphics that don't require a supercomputer to run.”
“Monetization for pride and accomplishment.”
“Honestly speaking, this game would've been better had it been free with ads with the way it was structured.”
“-monetization for pride and accomplishment (tm)”
“A honest advertisement video for a game?”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that while character design is rated positively, there is a desire for a dedicated section to explore character development more thoroughly. This indicates that players value the depth and evolution of characters within the game.
“Character design: 5”
“Maybe there can be a character design section.”
