Surmount

Surmount

May 2, 2024

ActionPlatformerRoguelike Nintendo SwitchPC

Surmount is a free-flowing, physics-based platforming adventure where you’ll experience the joys of mountain climbing. Make your perilous ascent through the various handcrafted and procedurally generated challenges of Mount Om, all the while following a silly story with eccentric folks along the way. Master your own unique style of climbing …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"My gaming chum and I had a blast with Surmount and we can&s;t wait to overcome even more climbing challenges so bring it on!"

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João Canelo Echo Boomer May 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

71.0

"At times interesting and challenging, the debut title from the duo Jasper Oprel and Indiana-Jonas is designed solely for the most resilient players and those who enjoy cooperative adventures."

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Joel DeWitte NintendoWorldReport May 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"The story of Surmount on Switch is a sad one, a pleasant, cute, challenging, uncomplicated, and fun bite-sized adventure that gets completely cratered by insurmountable show-stopping bugs that completely throttled my momentum and made me ask several times "what am …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2024
78.0 /100

"While it currently has some bugs and issues, this rock climbing roguelike is a refreshing challenge"

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Larryn Bell Shacknews May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"The climbing in Surmount is a bit wonky and takes some getting used to, but once you get a feel for it, climbing quickly becomes addicting. Reaching camp at the end of each level was met with a sigh of …"

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Lynne Newey LadiesGamers.com May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"I was delighted to find that Surmount was more than just a platforming adventure of climbing a single mountain. The side expeditions, storyline and humorous interactions with other climbers make it a joyful experience, even for those of us whose …"

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Matthew Wright Six One Indie May 2024
80.0 /100

"Surmount is absolutely worth your time, even if you’re on a search for a fun Single-player game, but if you’re able to grab a partner in crime, it’s a blast from beginning to end."

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming May 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Surmount offers an expedition into the heart of adventure, with its seamless blend of procedural and handmade levels, approachable physics-based climbing mechanics, and a cast of eccentric characters, it’s easy to say Surmount is an experience that’s as delightful as …"

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