Platformer
Super Meat Boy originated from a Flash-powered game on Newgrounds. The game I am reviewing is the commercial version, which is a lot better than the original Flash version. Just keep in mind that if you like the Flash version, you really do not need this review to know the commercial version is worth getting.
Super Meat Boy is a linear platforming game with many similarities to N+. The difficulty level of this game is daunting, and you have the standard wall-jumping and instantly-killing death traps.
The sound and music are awesome, very arcade-like. The use of a controller can make the game a little easier, a little more comfortable, and the game supports Xbox 360 controllers in a plug-and-play fashion. The game opens and closes very quickly, even on my sorry excuse for a laptop. The performance and quality of this game is phenomenal.
Overall, the game is worth picking up if you want a difficult challenge that just gets more challenging. It is definitely not for casual players, though. At the current price of $10, it is a great bargain bin game. You should definitely get it if you can stomach the difficulty.
When we refer to PC, we mean personal computers, so be sure you read what operating systems support this game. Currently, we review games for Mac, Windows, Linux, and DOS.Another thing to look for when browsing PC games is the system requirements. There are really 4 things you need to worry about: RAM or memory, processor, video card, and finally, the hard drive space. Memory can be upgraded fairly easily, and it shouldn't cost much. We recommend having at least 1GB memory, 2GB if possible. Your processor needs to be fairly modern, and a Pentium 4 probably won't cut it. We recommend a 1.8Ghz Core 2 Duo or better. Your video card should support DirectX 9 (or higher) and have a minimum of 256mb memory attached to it. We recommend 512mb or greater. Hard drive space is subjective, but we recommend having a fairly large amount of space. You could settle for as little as 40gb and be able to play most games, but we recommend having 80gb or more space to make sure you have room for multiple games at once. Most PC games don't run straight from their disc. They usually require an install process, and most modern games require around 8gb of free space to install.
PCs are the ultimate game console, because they can be upgraded, and they will never go out of style. PCs can also play most old game systems through emulators, so if you lose your Playstation, you can just play your games on your PC. You can also play classic arcade titles and have infinite coins!A lot of people complain about having to use a mouse and keyboard to play PC games. This isn't a requirement, fortunately, and we have what we call gamepads or joypads. Yes, we can use game controllers! We can even use Xbox controllers! That said, it's not as plug-and-play as a game console, and some games simply will not work with your joypad. Fortunately, Steam tells you if games support controllers, and if your favorite game doesn't support them, you can map the controllers to keyboard and mouse controls.
Just be careful when buying PC games. Read reviews carefully. If a game gets a 1/5, don't buy it. If your PC is a cheapie, don't expect modern 3d games to work. Read the system requirements very carefully. If you don't know anything about your system, you can find help in the PC Stuff forum.
