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Super Meat Boy is a platform video game developed by Team Meat, released in 2010 for Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade and later ported to Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
The game follows the story of Meat Boy, a small cube of meat who must rescue his girlfriend, Bandage Girl, from the clutches of the evil Dr. Fetus.
The game's gameplay focuses on precision and speed. Players must guide Meat Boy through a series of levels filled with deadly obstacles such as spinning blades, spike traps and other hazards.
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Each level is designed to be short but extremely challenging, forcing players to learn from their mistakes and hone their skills. The game mechanics are fast and fluid, allowing players to perform precise jumps and acrobatic manoeuvres.
The game is divided into several worlds, each with its own set of levels and a final boss. As they progress, players unlock additional characters, each with unique abilities that can help them overcome challenges.
The game's difficulty is notorious, and many levels require multiple attempts to complete, which can be frustrating but also rewarding.
The visual style of ‘Super Meat Boy’ is distinctive, with 2D graphics that evoke the aesthetic of retro games. The animation is fluid and the characters are lovable, despite their grotesque nature.
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The soundtrack, composed by Danny Baranowsky, complements the experience with catchy, energetic tunes that keep players motivated.
The game has become a benchmark in the platform genre, inspiring other developers to create challenging titles.
It has also generated a loyal fan base and spawned sequels and spin-offs, including Super Meat Boy Forever released in 2020.
I had a great time playing this game but unfortunately like most games I didn't finish it as I got stuck at some point I guess. That happens more when I play games even if they are great.
It's something that happens a lot, getting stuck, I think a small percentage of us make it to the end.
Most times games are also just too long, if anything I love gaming experiences where you are able to finish it in 2-5 hours and be fully done with it. For most games it's easily 16 hours+ which at my pace easily becomes 30 Hours+ to complete which is just too long. It's one of the things that reallt make me enjoy movies a lot. 90-120 minites most of the time and you can move on to the next one.