SuperQuest

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SuperQuest is a single player tactical role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by HyperShrimp and was released on May 9, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A comedic turn-based RPG where you go on a life-changing adventure to save the President!

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Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

humor56 positive mentions

Exceptionally funny and charming comedy RPG with clever, unpredictable humor that resonates well with fans of games like Undertale and Earthbound.
Engaging characters with memorable designs and strong writing, complemented by vibrant pixel art and catchy music.
Gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, featuring unique 'Trick' mechanics, light puzzles, and balanced combat without random encounters, suited for a short but satisfying playtime.

The art style, while charming, is considered run-of-the-mill RPG Maker without standout visual effects.
Some minor bugs reported, including occasional soft-locks and a bug during a boss fight, though developers have been responsive.
The humor style, heavily leaning on surreal and meta internet humor, may not appeal to everyone and can be an acquired taste.

humor
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for being clever, charming, and consistently hilarious, often surprising players with subversive and meta jokes reminiscent of early 2010s internet and Toby Fox-style humor. While its lowbrow, surreal, and millennial-targeted comedy may not appeal to everyone, fans of quirky, lighthearted, and character-driven humor find it exceptionally funny and enjoyable throughout. Overall, it stands out as a highly recommended, funny indie JRPG with memorable comedic moments and lovable characters.
- “Hypershrimp seems to have a very special talent when it comes to subversive jokes; most of the time I couldn't really predict where the punchline was going to come from, and it was a hilarious surprise each time. What is even more impressive is that it never really crosses the line into lame 'lol random' humor.”
- “Writing this immediately after rolling credits, I don't think a game has consistently made me laugh this much while playing it.”
- “A brutally funny game with a lot of clever interactions and twists on JRPG tropes, particularly in the genre it finds itself in.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is a simple yet engaging turn-based RPG experience enriched by a unique "trick" mechanic that adds life to battles, balanced difficulty, and light puzzles. Despite RPG Maker limitations, the game delivers fair combat and humor-infused interactions reminiscent of Undertale, complemented by charming pixel art and lovable characters. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, funny, and accessible, making for a charming and fresh RPG experience.
- “Gameplay-wise fairly simple with some in-combat "trick" options that give even regular battles a lot of life.”
- “The gameplay is good too - the difficulty is well balanced and the battles engaging (though if you're looking for gimmicks to mix up the battle system, or extreme amounts of challenge, this is not the game for you).”
- “Gameplay is mostly restricted by RPG Maker mechanics, but this game actually understands that and the fights never felt unfair.”
- “In terms of gameplay complexity, it's pretty simple, and it isn't a very long game either.”
- “Gameplay-wise fairly simple with some in-combat 'trick' options that give even regular battles a lot of life.”
- “The gameplay's pretty standard RPG Maker fare with a bit of Undertale-esque dialogue options to spice things up.”
music
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The music in the game is frequently praised for being catchy, distinct across different areas, and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive quality of the soundtrack, especially considering the game was primarily created by one individual. Overall, the music effectively complements the gameplay, storytelling, and humor, contributing to a highly enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic, with each area having its own distinct music and the battle music is quite catchy.”
- “Same goes for the music, a lot of it is very nice and catchy.”
- “Honestly, a legitimately surprisingly funny game that got me to laugh out loud more than a few times with some pretty decent combat, puzzles, and music!”
- “The music, as well, serves its purpose well.”
- “Honestly a legitimately surprisingly funny game that got me to laugh out loud more than a few times with some pretty decent combat, puzzles and music!!”
- “The characters were dumb (affectionate) and the music was also really catchy.”
story
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The story is widely praised for its compelling, humorous, and clever narrative filled with memorable moments and unexpected twists. It balances engaging plotlines with charming characters and notable LGBT+ themes, making it one of the funniest and most enjoyable experiences in its genre. Overall, the storytelling is a standout feature that keeps players fully engaged.
- “It features a compelling story filled with memorable moments and plenty of humour that kept me engaged throughout.”
- “Overall, this game offers an incredible experience with great storytelling, charming characters, and an amazing musical score and I definitely recommend buying the game.”
- “The battles come second to the story and gags, maintaining a consistently light, clever, and abrupt tone—minute-by-minute probably the funniest video game of this kind I've played.”
character development
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The character development in the game is surprisingly strong, blending humor with genuine growth in a quirky, engaging way. The vibrant pixel art and striking, cute character designs enhance this experience, making the characters memorable despite some visual limitations. Overall, the writing stands out as both funny and effective in developing the characters.
- “At first it was kinda cheesy but then... wait why is it good, wait this is hilarious, wait there's actual character development (even if it's done in a silly manner)!”
- “Some of the funniest writing I've seen in a game in a long time and the character designs are absolutely brilliant.”
- “The artstyle is vibrant with very pretty pixel art, and character designs are striking and cute; I only have praise for those.”
- “Alas, I cannot say with certainty what any of these character designs look like from the waist down, and I wanna!”
- “At first it was kinda cheesy but then... wait why is it good, wait this is hilarious, wait there's actual character development (even if it's done in a silly manner?!)”
graphics
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The graphics feature vibrant, impressive pixel art with striking and cute character designs. Remarkably, the high-quality visuals were mostly created by a single developer, showcasing strong artistic talent despite limited prior experience.
- “The art style is vibrant with very pretty pixel art, and character designs are striking and cute. I only have praise for those.”
- “What's also impressive is that as far as I can tell, the music, visuals, writing, and gameplay are all done by one guy, which is no mean feat, especially given there is a good quality bar for all of these.”
emotional
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The game evokes strong emotional responses, delivering moments of genuine laughter that moved players to tears multiple times.
- “Laughed until I cried, multiple times.”
replayability
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The game offers good replayability thanks to random choices that create small yet meaningful variations in each playthrough, encouraging multiple experiences.
- “The game also has nice replay value due to some of the random choices you can make having small but lasting impacts on your playthrough.”