Surmount: A Mountain Climbing Adventure
- May 2, 2024
- Jasper Oprel
Get on Steam"Surmount: A Mountain Climbing Adventure" is a physics-based platformer that lets you climb Mount Om, the world's highest mountain, with procedurally generated and handcrafted levels. Follow a silly story, meet eccentric characters, and customize your climber with unique items and upgrades. The physics-based climbing system is approachable and not overly punishing, making it endlessly replayable. Be the first to reach the top of Mount Om and uncover its many unique climbing routes.
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a delightful art style that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is fun and engaging, especially with friends, offering a satisfying mix of challenge and reward.
- The developers are responsive and committed to improving the game, with regular updates and bug fixes.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- Level generation can be inconsistent, sometimes leading to impossible situations that ruin progress.
- As players progress, the difficulty can spike unexpectedly, causing the enjoyment to fade as the game feels less polished.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun and engaging climbing mechanics, which blend challenge and satisfaction, making it enjoyable both solo and with friends. Players appreciate the polished mechanics, charming art style, and the balance of difficulty that keeps them motivated, although some new mechanics may detract from the overall experience. The game offers a variety of side missions and innovative physics-based movement, contributing to a delightful and rewarding gameplay experience.
“The game starts strong with an engaging and fun gameplay experience that’s just the right amount of difficulty to keep you motivated to push forward.”
“This game has a perfect combination between frustrating/difficult and fun/rewarding gameplay; if you are into mystery and lore, this game has plenty of it.”
“Fun climbing game with innovative gameplay and charming graphics.”
“New mechanics come into play that seem to drain the joy right out of the experience.”
“The gameplay does still have some jank here or there but is overall pretty fun.”
“The game's not for me but I think there's plenty there to love for fans of climbing gameplay and random generation.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the inviting atmosphere and perfectly complement the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the engaging soundtrack, noting its effectiveness in setting the right vibes, although some have encountered issues with overlapping tracks. Overall, the music direction is celebrated alongside the game's art and character design.
“The music really hits a good spot and the world is quite inviting.”
“Another amazing aspect of the game is the soundtrack; it is perfect for the vibes.”
“I also love the art and music direction.”
“When I played the mountain for the first time, I finished the first flag and in the campground, it started playing another song on top of the first song.”
“I tried to fix it by backing out to the menu and the one song kept playing.”
“So there were 2 instances of the same song playing now.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its charming and goofy characters, as well as its humorous game design that contributes to a feel-good experience. Many reviewers also enjoy the co-op feature, which adds to the hilarity of gameplay. Overall, the game is described as both mysterious and funny, making it a delightful choice for players seeking lighthearted entertainment.
“And the story is mysterious and cool but also funny! I love it; it's great!”
“One of the most charming games I've played in a while, and so funny!”
“Goofy, funny characters and humorous game design that make for a feel-good play.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a blend of mystery and humor, featuring unique and engaging moments that keep players entertained. While the narrative has its serious elements, it also embraces its quirks, leading to memorable interactions. However, some players have encountered significant bugs that hinder progress in the story missions.
“And the story is mysterious and cool but also funny :) I love it, it's great!”
“This game's story both takes itself seriously and addresses its own oddities, which leads to some great moments like an NPC saying something like, 'Never seen someone spin themselves like that, but you do you.' Caught me off guard, and I've been enjoying it since.”
“On top of that, I've run into a game-breaking bug where I just can't progress two missions, short of supposedly emailing a save file or restarting.”
“The story I haven't seen much of yet, but so far it gives me morning cartoon vibes or so.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming and cute art style, reminiscent of Nintendo Miis, with a strong emphasis on customization and innovative gameplay. Reviewers note the hard work put into the visuals, highlighting the game's adorable aesthetics and responsive controls. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“The art style is cute and inspired by Nintendo Miis. You can customize your character as you want and get new attributes with a gachapon machine for a few crystals.”
“It's clear a lot of hard work went into it, and the art style and mechanics are great.”
“Fun climbing game with innovative gameplay and charming graphics.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and a problematic physics engine, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While some users note that the bugs are not overwhelming, the overall consensus highlights significant issues that detract from gameplay enjoyment.
“Instead of enjoying the climb, you find yourself battling the physics engine, with glitches galore that make you feel like you’re not in control.”
“The big issue here are the glitches.”
“It's buggy... like infuriatingly buggy...”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome content, which resonates positively with players and their families, creating a heartwarming experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized as calm and cute, creating a soothing and endearing environment for players.
“The atmosphere is calm and cute, creating a delightful experience.”
“The game immerses you in a serene and charming environment.”
“The overall ambiance is enchanting, making every moment feel magical.”
