Surfingers

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"Surfingers is an arcade game with up-and-down controls, where players navigate through various worlds on a wave, avoiding obstacles. With over 20 characters to unlock, the game offers a colorful, 1970s California-inspired design and Surf Rock music. Play solo or with a friend in local multi-player mode."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 246 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

music11 negative mentions

Simple and addictive gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master, making it enjoyable for quick gaming sessions.
Colorful graphics and a fun surfing theme create an engaging atmosphere, appealing to a wide audience.
Offers local and online multiplayer options, allowing for competitive play with friends.

Gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating, especially as the speed increases significantly in later levels.
Limited soundtrack with only one song can become annoying over time, detracting from the overall experience.
The game feels more suited for mobile devices, leading to a lack of depth and engagement compared to traditional PC games.

gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
63%
15%
The gameplay in "Surfingers" is characterized by its simplicity and addictive nature, primarily relying on two-button controls to navigate waves, making it easy to understand but challenging to master. While many players appreciate the fast-paced and fun experience, some criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall engagement. The vibrant graphics and smooth mechanics enhance the experience, but the gameplay can become monotonous over time.
- “The game offers a simple and fun gameplay experience where players must keep their balance as they navigate the waves of the sea.”
- “With its fast-paced gameplay and colorful graphics, it offers players an ideal option for short gaming sessions.”
- “The gameplay is very easy to understand but hard to master.”
- “Gameplay is just too fast and counterintuitive; there is no gradual increase in speed like in Timberman, where you build up gradually.”
- “The gameplay is plain and boring, as you essentially use just two keys (up and down buttons) to control the waves your surfer rides.”
- “The game is too simple to recommend; gameplay consists of just pressing two buttons to make your current wave match the next one.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
57%
28%
The music in the game is generally well-received for its thematic surf rock style, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, many players express frustration over the repetitive nature of having only one song, which can become tedious after extended playtime. While the graphics complement the music nicely, the lack of variety in the soundtrack is a common complaint, with some players opting to mute it altogether.
- “The music is great.”
- “It features relaxing and thematic surfing music, and the visual style is also reminiscent of old-school arcade games from the past.”
- “The graphics are great, music is awesome, and the gameplay is smooth!”
- “My only complaints would be that there is only one song in the game, and it can get boring listening to it.”
- “There is only one song in-game on repeat forever and ever.”
- “The soundtrack consists of one song that gets old after a while; fortunately, the in-game volume can be adjusted and/or muted.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their colorful and attractive design, enhancing the surfing theme and providing a visually appealing experience. However, some players find the visuals simplistic and plain, with a few noting issues with color schemes in certain levels that detract from gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered suitable for the game's fast-paced nature, though customization options are limited.
- “With its fast-paced gameplay and colourful graphics, it offers players an ideal option for short gaming sessions.”
- “The graphics are very colorful, look very nice and you feel like you're in a surfing movie.”
- “The graphics are great, music is awesome, and the gameplay is smooth!”
- “The graphics are simplistic and plain (at least they're not retro pixel graphics).”
- “The game does run in 4k, although the graphics can't be customised.”
- “Making sure you'll be very familiar with the aesthetic of the first part of the first level and nothing else.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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30%
The story is described as engaging and clever, but suffers from linearity and poorly executed events that feel improvised. Player choices often lack meaningful impact, leading to a predictable narrative progression. Overall, while the story has its merits, it is marred by inconsistencies and a lack of depth.
- “The story was engaging and clever.”
- “The moral of the story: 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.”
- “Some events in the story were badly written or made up as they went along.”
- “Choices presented to the player mean nothing to the overall story, such as the baseball scene.”
- “Extremely linear in its storytelling; after you get on an airship once and it gets destroyed, you will know that it's going to happen every time.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely regarded as humorous, providing a light-hearted experience that is enjoyable for short play sessions. However, some players found the later levels' dark color scheme detracted from the overall fun, making it difficult to navigate and diminishing the comedic elements.
- “This game is funny, good for spending a little time.”
- “Funny game.”
- “The primitive visuals are still funny, the energetic music's alright.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, often requiring significant time investment to unlock characters. The repetitive nature of the grinding, combined with an annoying soundtrack, detracts from the overall experience, making it feel hard and unforgiving.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's tedious and the soundtrack is annoying.”
- “Nothing really wrong with the game, apart from the obvious repetitiveness and grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's seascape and character designs contribute to a pleasant and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “The seascape and character designs help the game create a pleasant atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “There is a distinct lack of environmental detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, failing to create any sense of tension or excitement.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that the game's seascape and character designs contribute to a pleasant atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of character development.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The game does an excellent job of showcasing character growth, with meaningful choices that impact their development.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally acceptable, but players report occasional bugs, such as delayed wave movements when using controls, which can lead to frustration.
- “It's okay, but it's buggy at times. Sometimes the waves won't move or will only move later after I press W or S, which is frustrating.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting significant performance issues and low frame rates, while others have noted improvements in later patches. Overall, it appears that the game may require further optimization to enhance the experience for all players.
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “The lack of optimization is evident, as loading times are excessively long and the game often crashes.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
The monetization model of the game is reminiscent of mobile games, but it is positively noted for not including any in-game purchases.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without requiring additional purchases.”
- “Everything about this screams mobile game, at least there are no in-game purchases.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”