Super Magbot

released on Jun 22, 2021

Super Magbot is a precision platformer with no jumping! Players will have to traverse four distinct worlds with new mechanics and challenges unlocking along the way. Learn how to use Super Magbot's magnetic powers and use the different magnets to beat more than 150 levels. Enjoy unique challenging mechanics with classic 16-bit gaming vibes.


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Super Magbot es una bocanada de aire para el género plataformas. La premisa básica es muy sencilla; un juego plataformero en donde no puedes saltar, y la única forma de movilizarte a través del mapeado es mediante una mecánica de imanes, con sus respectivas atracciones y repulsiones.

El juego a pesar de tener una premisa tan básica, explora diferentes mecánicas que, por no ser del todo repetitivas, funcionan perfectamente con la experiencia de juego. Hay imanes que te dan un impulso especial, otros que te hacen rebotar, otros que te teletransportan, y de esta manera, se construye un diseño de niveles que, a pesar de ser desafiantes, siempre generan una sensación de satisfacción a la hora de resolver sus "puzzles", para así seguir avanzando.

El juego en si es bastante corto, y es este tal vez uno de los apartados en donde decae; consta sola y únicamente de 4 mundos, con 26 niveles cada uno, y un boss respectivo. Cuando terminas el juego y/o cumples ciertos requisitos, desbloqueas una especie de "b side" para cada mundo, agregando 9 niveles a cada uno. Hay ciertos niveles que son extremadamente fáciles, y otros que requieren paciencia y análisis del mapeado.

Por otra parte, el OST sin destacar, acompaña perfectamente a la experiencia, así también como los efectos de sonido.
La historia es simplona, pero no se requiere más de un juego plataformas; hay que pensar que este género deriva de premisas narrativas como la de un fontanero queriendo salvar a una princesa, sin más. A menos que seas Celeste, no hay que esperar grandes tramas ni giros argumentales para los juegos de plataformas.

Super Magbot es una experiencia plataformera bastante gratificante; aun así, debo señalar que quedé decepcionado con el último boss. Esperaba un compilado de mecánicas previamente enseñadas, y solamente se enfocan en las del último mundo.
A pesar de esto, recomiendo muchísimo Super Magbot para quienes buscan una experiencia entretenida y desafiante, sin caer en lo imposible, con niveles muy bien pensados y trabajados, con mecánicas simples pero pulidas, y con un apartado artístico pixel art muy retro y carismático.

Petit jeu de plateforme sympa, mais pas mon style.

A precision platformer that I felt compelled to actually get every collectible. Probably has the best usage of magnets in a game. Every interaction with it just became more and more unique never boring me ever. Each world also has an alternate world, like many other ones in the genre. There is a secret world too if you collect every star fragment but man, this game was hard. I didn't mention the story because, well, who cares? No one plays these games for it.

Absolutely wonderful platformer with a unique twist on movement. The last world was just a touch too hard for me but that doesn't mean this isn't one of my favorite platformers I've played.

This game is currently in the Humble Choice for December 2022, this is part of my coverage of the bundle. If you are interested in the game and it's before January 3th, 2023, consider picking up the game as part of the current monthly bundle.

Magnetized platforming.

Super Magbot starts with the player trying to stop a large asteroid on a collision course with multiple planets. Players control a robot that has the power to attract or repel with two different magnets. It’s a simple setup but the level design here is great and the controls are tight. Once you can remember which color is which button, you’ll be able to fly through levels, and there are optional challenges that will increase the difficulty.

On the other hand, what you see is what you get, the story is pretty weak, the gameplay is tight but simple, and the experience is good, not great. However you’ll feel accomplished after almost every level, and there are alternate extremely difficult bonus levels as well.

Pick this up if you love platformers. The controls are tight enough that almost anyone will have a good time here, but while there’s a small amount of puzzle in the design of a level, it’s more about fast precise actions, than anything else. I believe there are only about 100 levels in the game and I was knocking out my successful runs taking about 20 seconds a piece.

And those are the games of the Humble choice, but because you have been so awesome to me and checking out the video, I’m going to give you just a little more, we have a special treat this week. It's a game from the Humble Game Collection, which you can check out if you subscribe to Humble Choice now or in the future.

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