Superstatic

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Superstatic is a single player shooter game with a violence theme. It was developed by Sleepy Studios and was released on September 15, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Superstatic is a top-down shooter where you're given the ability to possess and control your enemies. Using "copies", you're able to perform a variety of skills including killing enemies within a certain radius, chaining kills together based on your current combo, teleporting to your copy's position and more.

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Single-Player

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The possession mechanic adds a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing players to control enemies and strategize their approach.
The game offers engaging and tense moments, with a fast-paced combat style reminiscent of classic top-down shooters.
Despite some issues, players found the game enjoyable and addictive, with a decent soundtrack and solid mechanics.

The camera is fixed to the player, making it difficult to scout ahead and often leading to frustrating encounters with enemies.
Players frequently run out of ammo quickly, which can lead to repetitive trial-and-error gameplay and frustrating boss fights.
The game suffers from poor level design, including problematic spawn points and visibility issues with power boxes and enemies.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of interesting mechanics, including a unique enemy possession feature that allows for aggressive strategies, though it lacks depth and polish. While the core shooting mechanics are solid and offer varied strategies, the overall experience feels somewhat shallow and could benefit from additional levels and refinement. Despite its challenges and some design issues, the game delivers a fast-paced, enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic shooters.
- “Apart from the usual shooting mechanic, you can also 'possess' enemies and use them to kill other enemies.”
- “The mechanics are solid and varied enough to allow for various strategies per level; although a couple more levels or areas to use them would enhance the game experience.”
- “A really enjoyable top-down shooter in the tradition of other fast-paced games such as the venerable Doom, promising no-holds-barred combat and intuitive yet novel mechanics.”
- “The mechanics in it are different and there's quite a bit of challenge in it.”
- “It is worth mentioning that the keystone mechanic, possessing enemies, doesn't really change all that much about the gameplay; what it does do is allow you to approach the levels in a far more aggressive manner with possessed guards, then, once they're expended, playing more methodically with the protagonist.”
- “Hotline Miami mechanics with some design issues made up for with gimmicks.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some finding it lacking depth and engagement, while others appreciate its silliness and compare it favorably to games like Hotline Miami for its clearer narrative and variety through superpowers. Overall, many feel the story is not compelling enough to sustain interest.
- “Reminds me strongly of Hotline Miami; however, it has a clearer storyline, and the addition of superpowers gives the game lots of variety.”
- “But ultimately there is not enough of a story or any hook to really keep me going, and I would rather archive this permanently for declutter.”
- “The story is a little silly, but that works in a game like this.”
- “The story and soundtrack are dull and uninteresting.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be conceptually appealing but ultimately tedious and unenjoyable in practice.
- “Sounds cool in theory, but it's tedious as hell.”
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than fun.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel repetitive.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's retro pixel graphics and inadequate dpi scaling result in a visually unappealing experience, particularly on UHD displays, where elements appear too small. While the simplicity of the graphics aligns with the game's fun nature, overall, they are considered unimpressive and detract from the overall experience.
- “The retro pixel graphics and poor DPI scaling (everything looks tiny on a UHD display) hold this game back.”
- “Another thing that makes the game harder than it has to be is the pixel art graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; some players find it engaging and tense with an impressive soundtrack, while others feel that both the story and the music are dull and uninteresting.
- “I found it to be engaging and tense, with an awesome soundtrack.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Hotline Miami is perceived as slightly less immersive compared to its predecessor, suggesting a reduction in the game's overall intensity and mood.