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.
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 abilities, allowing for interesting builds and strategies during gameplay.
- The game is fun to play, especially with friends, and offers a decent amount of content despite being in early access.
- The online multiplayer experience is severely lacking, making it difficult to find matches or play with others.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and performance problems, particularly on certain platforms.
- There is a notable lack of content, including mission types, maps, and enemy variety, which limits replayability.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its refreshing mechanics, intuitive systems, and enjoyable multiplayer experience, making it a standout feature of the game. Players appreciate the unique art style and engaging combat, though some express a desire for more variety in boss mechanics and map design. Overall, the gameplay is considered compelling and fun, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The core gameplay system feels intuitive and compelling to interact with.”
“Very underrated gem, the visuals are absolutely gorgeous and the gameplay is a lot of fun.”
“The gameplay is very fun; shooting is nice, the powers are interesting and allow for some fun gameplay, characters have cool abilities and traits.”
“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.”
“That said, I'm fairly well convinced Drifter actually cares about the gameplay experience here, and I suspect (certainly don't know) that they weren't utterly thrilled at the prospect of integrating with a blockchain in the first place.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and gorgeous art style, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some players have noted issues with a fuzzy filter that can cause eye strain, and there are mixed feelings about the overall visual performance in relation to gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, they are accompanied by some criticisms regarding clarity and consistency.
“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, 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.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story in the game serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay, lacking depth and compelling elements, with repetitive dialogue and minimal mission variety. While the visuals and music are adequate, the overall narrative experience is seen as underwhelming, leading some players to hope for future improvements through DLC. Additionally, concerns about the game's NFT integration have led to calls for caution among potential players.
“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 roguelike, 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.”
“Game is a fun roguelike, but after finding out that it supports NFTs, which is a prime space for fraudulent actors to pull scams, I would avoid this until the developers come out and shut down the NFT version.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a compelling initial experience with some replayability, but its limited content currently restricts deeper engagement. While there is potential for future expansion, the existing systems may not provide enough depth for extensive replay value.
“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.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in, making replayability a significant issue.”
“While the mechanics are enjoyable, the lack of diverse content means that after a few playthroughs, the experience feels stale.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing long-term performance issues, particularly related to the game's handling of sleep/wake states, leading to a gradual decline in frame rates from an initial 40-60 FPS down to 27-35 FPS over time, even in less demanding areas.
“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).”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily involves NFTs, which dominate approximately 70% of discussions among users. While some perceive it as a cash grab, there are arguments suggesting a more nuanced approach to its 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 overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It seems like the developers prioritize profit over player experience, which is disappointing for a game that could have been so much more.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered forgettable, though it is described as adequate. While it does not stand out, it complements the overall experience without detracting from the gameplay.
“The visuals look fine, but the music is forgettable and lacks any memorable qualities.”
“The music is bland and fails to enhance the overall experience of the game.”
“While the dialogue is amusing, the music feels repetitive and does not contribute much to the atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's approach to grinding, noting that it allows less experienced friends to keep pace with more dedicated gamers, making it accessible for all skill levels.
“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 endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grind to be a major drawback; it feels like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over without any real progress.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its great art and a strong sense of humor, contributing to an engaging gameplay loop that encourages replayability. Overall, players recommend it for those who enjoy visceral roguelites, despite some controversy surrounding NFTs.
“This game has a great sense of humor that really enhances the experience.”
“The humor in this game is clever and keeps you engaged throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making it a fun experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant bugs, impacting its overall stability, which prevents some users from recommending it. However, there is optimism that future updates could improve the experience.
“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.”
