Surfasaurus
- March 15, 2017
- Red Triangle Games
Ride the waves to success! Save your true love from your rival.. by surfing!
Reviews
- The game has a warm, friendly atmosphere with well-written characters and nostalgic graphics.
- It's a laid-back and easy-going game, perfect for children and casual play, with catchy music and a fun vibe.
- The game offers a unique real-time gameplay experience that allows players to engage with in-game events that correspond to real-life time.
- The game suffers from poor technical quality, including outdated graphics, limited resolution options, and uncustomizable controls.
- It is perceived as a derivative and low-effort ripoff of better games, lacking originality and depth.
- The game has failed to capture player interest, as evidenced by low achievement rates and a reliance on trading card idling rather than genuine gameplay engagement.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a nostalgic retro pixel art style reminiscent of early games, but the choice to use outdated visuals limits modern enhancements, as there are no options for resolution adjustments or significant graphical tweaks.
“The graphical style is very nostalgic.”
“The graphics are a throwback to early games.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Anyway, the graphics are a throwback to early games.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily revolves around collecting items, interacting with characters, training dinosaurs for surf tricks, and performing for judges. Overall, it is characterized as simple and straightforward.
“The gameplay involves collecting items from around the island, eating food, talking to people, training your dinosaur to perform better surf tricks, and showcasing your moves to judges.”
“Gameplay is simple and accessible.”
“The gameplay is mostly collecting things from around the island, eating food, talking to people, training up your dino to do better surf tricks, and showing your moves to judges.”
“Some of the gameplay is that way, too.”
“Gameplay is simple.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being catchy and varied, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. The combination of well-crafted art and engaging soundtracks creates a soothing environment for players.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The art is lovingly rendered, and the music is catchy and varied.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around the theme of resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected outcomes. Players are encouraged to reflect on their own journeys and the importance of not giving up.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“That's what the plot of the game is.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game resembles a JRPG, it leans more towards a visual novel format, incorporating grinding through various jobs and mini-games that players must complete for island residents.
“It looks like a JRPG, but it's more of a visual novel with grinding, as you do jobs and mini-games for people on the island.”
“The grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I expected more exploration, but instead, I found myself stuck in an endless loop of grinding for resources.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a warm and friendly atmosphere, enhanced by well-written characters that contribute to an engaging and immersive experience.
“It has a warm, friendly atmosphere with well-written characters.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its beautifully crafted world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you put the game down.”