Superior: Vengeance
- August 22, 2023
- Drifter®
- 22h median play time
Get on Steam"Superior: Vengeance" is an action-packed game where you hunt superheroes, steal their powers, and save the world. Team up with friends to battle evil bosses and their henchmen in a dynamically configured universe. Level up your characters, choose unique abilities, and engage in epic boss fights with millions of potential power combinations.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique art style and engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
- There is a good variety of powers and builds, allowing for creative gameplay and strategies.
- The game is fun to play, especially with friends, and offers a decent amount of content with regular updates.
- The online multiplayer is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy co-op gameplay.
- There are significant issues with game balance, particularly with weakspot mechanics on bosses and the lack of saving during runs.
- The game currently lacks sufficient content, including mission types, maps, and character variety, which limits replayability.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its refreshing mechanics, intuitive systems, and engaging interactions, making it a standout feature of the game. Players appreciate the unique art style and the variety of gameplay elements, although some express a desire for more diverse boss mechanics and less monotonous map design. Overall, the combination of enjoyable gameplay and appealing visuals contributes to a compelling experience, particularly in the roguelike genre.
“The core gameplay system feels intuitive and compelling to interact with.”
“The gameplay is very fun; shooting is nice, the powers are interesting and allow for some fun gameplay, characters have cool abilities and traits.”
“In general the presentation is adequate but the gameplay is what primarily stands out as making the experience enjoyable.”
“Skill trees built for games with actual content but with the map/gameplay variety monotonous as hell.”
“Mind you, getting to level 30 takes at least 20 hours of gameplay.”
“In general, the presentation is adequate, but the gameplay is what primarily stands out as making the experience enjoyable.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique and gorgeous art style, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some players have noted a distracting fuzzy filter that can cause eye strain, and there are mixed feelings about the overall visual presentation. Despite these criticisms, many still consider the graphics to be a standout feature of the game.
“Finally, a roguelike with great graphics and gameplay.”
“Very underrated gem, the visuals are absolutely gorgeous and the gameplay is a lot of fun.”
“This game is great, gunplay feels good, and the art style is awesome!”
“That said, the game feels way more sluggish than it used to, the balances seem harsh and targeted to slow gameplay down, progression feels really slow, prestige doesn't feel worth it, guns feel very samey, and the graphics seem like they have this weird fuzzy filter at all times that causes massive eye strain.”
“The visuals look fine, the music is forgettable but still fine, the dialogue is amusing but somewhat repetitious and the story mostly just exists to justify the gameplay; and does not have much compelling depth beyond that.”
“Besides the graphics, and the smooth gameplay.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally seen as a superficial framework that primarily serves to support the gameplay, lacking in depth and compelling narrative elements. While the dialogue is noted to be amusing, it tends to be repetitive, and players express a desire for more variety in mission types and environments. Overall, the narrative does not significantly enhance the gaming experience, leading some to hope for future improvements through DLC.
“The visuals look fine, the music is forgettable but still fine, the dialogue is amusing but somewhat repetitious and the story mostly just exists to justify the gameplay; and does not have much compelling depth beyond that.”
“Game is a fun rogue-like, hope for more down the road with DLC and story.”
“The visuals look fine, the music is forgettable but still fine, the dialogue is amusing but somewhat repetitious, and the story mostly just exists to justify the gameplay; it does not have much compelling depth beyond that.”
“I stumbled on the game while looking for something where my friends who don't game nearly as much as I do couldn't fall behind in a grindy storyline.”
“No secrets (to my knowledge) is a bummer, but I guess it lets you focus on the objective of each mission you go on.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a compelling initial experience with significant replayability potential, though its current limited content restricts this aspect. While some players find the depth insufficient for extensive replay, the foundation for future expansion is promising.
“But for what you pay for, you get a great experience with a lot of replayability.”
“Although not deep enough to have much replayability, the initial experience is compelling enough to be satisfactory on its own.”
“The game definitely has a clear foundation for expanding more on its systems, but the limited amount of content currently available limits the replayability in turn.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing significant long-term performance issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, where frame rates initially range from 40-60 FPS but can degrade to 27-35 FPS over time, especially when the game is not properly closed. This suggests potential optimization challenges related to the game's handling of sleep/wake states.
“I've had some long-term performance issues on deck, possibly because of sleeping/waking (I tend to do that rather than closing the game).”
“I get FPS between 40-60 normally, but eventually performance degrades to 27-35 (even just in the bar).”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's monetization heavily revolves around NFTs, which dominate approximately 70% of discussions among players. While some view it as a potential cash grab, there are calls to consider the broader implications and potential of the NFT integration.
“I'm pretty sure the NFT aspect is still prevalent, and NFTs come up in about 70% of the conversations surrounding this game. Before dismissing it as just an NFT cash grab, please consider the implications.”
“The monetization strategy feels heavily focused on NFTs, which dominate discussions about the game. It's hard to shake the feeling that this is more about profit than player experience.”
“The constant emphasis on NFTs in this game makes it seem like a cash grab rather than a genuine gaming experience. It's frustrating to see such a focus on monetization.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered forgettable, yet adequate, failing to leave a lasting impression on players. While it complements the visuals and gameplay, it does not stand out as a memorable aspect of the overall experience.
“The music is forgettable and lacks any memorable qualities, making it easy to overlook amidst the gameplay.”
“The music does not stand out and feels generic, failing to enhance the overall experience of the game.”
“While the visuals are decent, the music is bland and does little to engage the player or elevate the atmosphere.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's approach to grinding, noting that it allows less experienced friends to keep pace without feeling overwhelmed by a demanding grindy storyline. This accessibility makes it a suitable choice for both casual and more dedicated gamers.
“I stumbled upon the game while looking for something where my friends, who don't game nearly as much as I do, couldn't fall behind in a grindy storyline.”
“The grinding in this game feels excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I found myself spending more time grinding than actually enjoying the story or gameplay.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's humor, noting it adds to the overall enjoyment alongside its engaging gameplay and impressive art. The humor is described as a key element that enhances the experience, making it appealing to fans of visceral roguelites.
“This game has a great sense of humor that really enhances the experience.”
“The humor in this game is clever and keeps the gameplay entertaining.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant bugs, leading to a lack of stability that hinders the overall experience. However, there is optimism that future updates could improve its performance and enjoyment.
“I think with a little more time and a few more updates, this game will be a lot of fun, but for now, it's a bit too buggy for me to recommend.”
