SuperMash
- January 13, 2021
- Digital Continue
- 10h median play time
An Exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique concept of combining different retro genres, creating a variety of mini-games that can be surprisingly fun and engaging.
- The visuals and music are appealing, enhancing the overall experience and nostalgia for fans of classic games.
- There is a large variety of genre combinations, which keeps the gameplay fresh and offers a sense of unpredictability with each mash-up.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with many mini-games being too short and lacking depth or engaging objectives.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can lead to frustrating experiences and unplayable scenarios.
- The story and overall structure feel underdeveloped, often leaving players with a lack of closure or resolution after completing the mini-games.
- story21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as intriguing yet flawed, with issues such as a confusing user interface, unskippable loading screens, and bugs that hinder progression. While the concept of a unique backstory for each auto-generated game adds charm, many players feel that the narrative often feels disjointed and lacks depth, leading to a tedious experience. Overall, the story has potential but is marred by randomness and technical issues that detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Ignoring the tedium and bugginess I seemed to face, the story itself was actually interesting.”
“I've played it for a few hours and the story has me coming back for more!”
“A simple-looking indie game that lets you combine two different game genres to create something unique, Supermash manages to have its own little storyline running through the whole process.”
“A really cool idea marred by a really terrible UI and lackluster story.”
“The game is generally a big waste of time as you slowly, laboriously load one mash after another, essentially, arbitrarily grinding your way through a story that goes nowhere.”
“Lastly, and unfortunately the biggest problem for me was the story itself.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring an innovative mechanic that combines retro genres to create unique experiences, but often suffers from repetitiveness and tediousness. While some genre mashups offer fun and challenging mechanics, they can also lead to frustrating bugs and glitches, resulting in a lack of depth and progression. Overall, the concept is intriguing, but the execution leaves much to be desired, with many players feeling rushed and unsatisfied with the gameplay experience.
“This game has a really fun mechanic where you take retro genres and 'smash' them together to make a new genre.”
“Mixing one genre with another gave a variety of results; some seemed plain and simple with simple machines, such as a turn-based shooter, while others were totally whacked, with unusual layouts, weird gameplay machines, no story, simulated bugs and glitches, no progression, etc.”
“It was challenging, but totally playable and had an interesting mechanical twist.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and boring after you've tried all the genres.”
“There are difficulty controls, but everything is timed, and it always feels like I'm being rushed through, so I don't know how tedious the gameplay is.”
“What we have here is an awesome concept that unfortunately gets undone by tedious gameplay.”
- stability13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with users reporting a range of glitches that can significantly impact gameplay, making some experiences frustrating or even unplayable. While some glitches are intended as features that add variety and creativity, many players find the overall bug presence detracts from the enjoyment, leading to a lack of progression and repetitive missions. Despite these issues, the game's unique mechanics and potential for new genres keep it engaging for casual play.
“Plus, there is a fundamental problem of glitches making games unbeatable 100% of the time they show up.”
“Update: after giving it a fair shake, it's also tremendously buggy and has too few game types.”
“Things like facing bugs, glitches, and/or a totally unplayable game full of issues and no way to progress!”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and nostalgic effect, enhancing the overall experience alongside the gameplay and graphics. Reviewers recommend the deluxe edition for its superior music selection and express a desire for more diverse genres in future updates. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“Also, the music is really nice, which leads me to recommend getting the deluxe edition.”
“Ditto for the sounds and music that sometimes have a nostalgic effect.”
“Recommended for feels of nostalgia, beautiful pixel art, and music score.”
“The music selection is quite limited and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often feeling rushed through the experience without meaningful progress. Despite an intriguing concept, the repetitive nature of the gameplay detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment.
“The game is generally a big waste of time as you slowly, laboriously load one mash after another, essentially, arbitrarily grinding your way through a story that goes nowhere.”
“There are difficulty controls but everything is timed and it always feels like I'm being rushed through, so I don't know how tedious the gameplay is.”
“What we have here is an awesome concept that unfortunately gets undone by tedious gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing visuals and great designs, featuring a colorful and simple cartoonish art style that complements the game's theme effectively. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's engaging atmosphere.
“They are very appealing in terms of visuals thanks to their great designs.”
“The main world of Supermash is colorful and simple, featuring a cartoonish art style that complements the game's theme beautifully.”
“Amazing gameplay, graphics, and music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its clever and absurd combinations, such as merging shoot 'em up mechanics with JRPG elements, leading to amusing scenarios like needing to open a submenu to cast a basic action like "shoot." This blend of genres creates a unique and entertaining comedic experience.
“Some moments are hilarious, like combining shoot 'em ups with a JRPG where you have to open a submenu every time to cast 'shoot'.”
“The humor is spot on, with clever puns and witty dialogue that keep you laughing throughout the game.”
“I love the absurdity of the situations; the game doesn't take itself too seriously, which makes for a fun experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as simplistic, with basic character design and straightforward gameplay mechanics, resulting from the blend of JRPG elements with a shoot 'em up style.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking the depth and complexity that I was hoping for.”
“I found the characters to be one-dimensional, with little to no growth throughout the game.”
“The choices I made didn't seem to impact the characters in any meaningful way, making the development feel pointless.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game to have high replayability, noting that each session offers a unique experience that encourages them to return for more.
“This game has a lot of replay value, and each playthrough feels unique. I can't wait to dive back in!”
“Every time I play, I discover something new, making it incredibly enjoyable to replay.”
“The variety in gameplay ensures that no two sessions are the same, keeping me coming back for more.”
