SuperEpic: The Entertainment War

SuperEpic: The Entertainment War

December 12, 2019

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VIDEO GAMES ARE DEAD. SEND HELP. OVERVIEW Join a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save videogames as we know them! SuperEpic is a Metroidvania style action-adventure game filled with humour and satire. The gameplay is nonlinear and fast-paced, with exploration and combo-based combat being the weapon of …

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79.2

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Critic Reviews (13)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Dec 2019
80.0 /100

"When it comes to satirical Metroidvanias, SuperEpic is the complete package with plenty of laughs and fun to be had throughout."

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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Dec 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

60.0

"SuperEpic: The Entertainment War got my interest in art and the metroidvania genre, which I really like. The captivating soundtrack, references and gameplay complete the experience, making the game quite fun. The extra activities to complete 100% of the map …"

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Dan Rizzo DASHGAMER.com Dec 2019
90.0 /100

"Understanding the key elements that make a perfect Metroidvania experience; formidable foes, benevolent bosses, and a base for backtracking, SuperEpic champions the genre’s traits and molds it into a modern masterpiece."

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Darryl Edge Cultured Vultures Dec 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Full of wit, great gameplay and memorable moments, SuperEpic is simply one of 2019&s;s best indie games."

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Greg Wheeler TheReviewGeek Dec 2019
75.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

72.0

"SuperEpic: The Entertainment War may not be the best Metroidvania-style game, but it is the first I’ve played that manages to turn the topic of microtransactions into a positive gameplay mechanic. When it comes down to it, SuperEpic is a …"

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Impozible Julin NoesPaisparaFrikis Dec 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"SuperEpic: The Entertainment Wars, is one of the most entertaining indies that this humble board has been able to enjoy in 2019. Because although it is positioned in that spectrum of denying the advance of the inevitable, it does so …"

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Jaime Carrillo Pure Nintendo Dec 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

73.0

"To succeed as a Metroidvania, a game has to set itself apart from the rest. SuperEpic’s second-screen mini-game approach is not only an innovative concept, it helps underline the satirical conceit the game’s story lays out. Even with its shallow …"

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James Eckhoff The Digital Fix Dec 2019
80.0 /100

"SuperEpic&s;s satirical style might not be for everyone, but if you are OK with that aspect then this is an excellent addition to the ever growing Metroidvania genre. Graphics, soundtrack, and gameplay fit together beautifully, making SuperEpic difficult to put …"

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Jamie Sharp Destructoid Dec 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"While it makes a point of poking fun at the state of the games industry, SuperEpic is also a lot of fun to play."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

64.0

"A somewhat cute and funky visual style? Check..."

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Philip Brook Thumb Culture Dec 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"SuperEpic won’t be for everyone, but it’s perfect for gamers who enjoy action platformers with a Metroidvania structure. The gameplay can become repetitive but I never found that it stopped being fun. The challenge is pitched just about right to …"

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Rubén Rionegro 33bits Dec 2019
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Superepic is a particular game that doesn&s;t hesitate to make a joke of the current state of the video game industry. We are in front of a metroidvania with a usual gameplay in the genre, with good graphic and sound …"

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Tyler Hancock GameSpace Dec 2019
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"SuperEpic has nowhere to go after it comes screaming out of the gate. Its engaging initial gameplay never really evolves past button-mashing. Decent sprite work is derailed by environments that are so bland as to defy recollection. Its own commentary …"

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