Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Platform
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360
- Publishers: BlitWorks, Team Meat
Super Meat Boy: A Review
Super Meat Boy is a tough-as-nails platformer that follows the adventures of Meat Boy, an animated cube of meat who’s on a mission to rescue his girlfriend, Bandage Girl, from the evil Dr. Fetus. With its challenging levels, retro art style, and quirky sense of humor, Super Meat Boy has become a classic indie game.
Gameplay
Super Meat Boy is a 2D platformer in which the player controls Meat Boy as he runs, jumps, and climbs his way through a variety of levels. The game’s controls are simple and intuitive, but the levels are anything but. Meat Boy must contend with spikes, saws, lasers, and other deadly hazards as he makes his way to the end of each level.
One of the things that makes Super Meat Boy so challenging is its unforgiving difficulty. The game’s levels are designed to be brutally difficult, and players will often die dozens of times before they finally reach the end. However, the game’s difficulty is also fair, and players will never feel like they’re being cheated.
In addition to its challenging levels, Super Meat Boy also features a variety of bonus content, including secret levels, mini-games, and even a level editor. This bonus content adds a lot of replay value to the game, and players can easily spend hours trying to complete all of the challenges.
Visuals and Sound
Super Meat Boy’s visuals are simple and retro, but they’re also incredibly charming. The game’s characters and environments are all rendered in a unique and stylized art style that gives the game a lot of personality. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, and it features a variety of catchy and upbeat tunes that perfectly complement the gameplay.
Story
Super Meat Boy’s story is simple, but it’s also surprisingly heartwarming. Meat Boy is a lovable and relatable character, and his quest to rescue Bandage Girl is sure to resonate with players. The game’s ending is also very satisfying, and it provides a fitting conclusion to Meat Boy’s adventure.
Conclusion
Super Meat Boy is a classic indie game that deserves its place among the best platformers ever made. The game’s challenging levels, retro art style, and quirky sense of humor make it a must-play for any fan of the genre. If you’re looking for a game that will test your skills and make you laugh, then Super Meat Boy is the perfect game for you.
Additional Information
- Developer: Team Meat
- Publisher: Edmund McMillen
- Release Date: October 20, 2010
- Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
- Metacritic Score: 90/100
Awards
- Game of the Year (Independent Games Festival, 2011)
- Best Platformer (Game Developers Choice Awards, 2011)
- Best Independent Game (BAFTA Video Games Awards, 2011)
Legacy
Super Meat Boy has been praised by critics and players alike for its challenging gameplay, retro art style, and quirky sense of humor. The game has been cited as an inspiration for a number of other indie games, and it continues to be enjoyed by players around the world.
In 2014, a sequel to Super Meat Boy was released, entitled Super Meat Boy Forever. The sequel features new levels, characters, and gameplay mechanics, and it has been met with critical and commercial success.
Review Score
9/10
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