Supraland

Very fun and open world exploration, runs smoothly and addicting.

Supra entertaining game. Lots of references, puzzles, comedy. The story / combat isn't the highlight of this game, but the puzzles and the mechanics are taken to their full potential. Edit: I just realized the game's description already describes the combat as terrible. You get what you see!

Supraland genuinely surprised me. I did not expect much from it and ended up liking it far more than I thought I would. Exploration is clearly the main focus here. There is something hidden in almost every nook and cranny. Easter eggs, memes, funny little stories, upgrades and secrets everywhere. Some secrets contain other secrets, which lead to even more secrets. Basically secret-ception. The further you progress, the more tools you unlock and the more paths open up. Every new ability made me think of three places I wanted to revisit because there was probably another secret hidden there. The controls feel great and the abilities have just the right amount of chunkiness to them. I also appreciate that the game is not obsessed with invisible walls. If you are stubborn enough, there is a decent chance you can solve a puzzle in a way the developer never intended. I am fairly certain I bypassed at least a few puzzles through a combination of determination and questionable engineering. Most puzzles are clever and well designed, but there were a handful that completely defeated me. Those had me staring at the screen wondering whether I was supposed to have a degree in puzzle solving. Eventually I gave up and looked up the solution, only to discover there was absolutely no chance I was ever going to figure that out on my own. The story that guides you through this giant puzzle maze is not too bad either. The level design is incredibly clever and the world building is top notch.