Super Meat Boy Forever

 Switch
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 37
  3. Negative: 4 out of 37
  1. Gaming Age
    Jan 13, 2021
    100
    All in all, I think Super Meat Boy Forever is a really great follow-up to the original game by Team Meat, but also understand that the auto-run mechanic may take some getting used to. If you’re willing to spend more than an hour with it, running through a handful of early stages and tackling the first boss encounter, I think you’ll start to feel the rhythm of the game, and come to appreciate the puzzle approach to the way the level chunks are designed. It’s a really satisfying experience and one that shouldn’t be missed in the post-holiday game release slump.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Jan 29, 2021
    90
    Super Meat Boy Forever will frustrate you; there’s no doubt about it. But that’s part of its draw. Just as games like Cuphead have an audience, the Super Meat Boy franchise has a slightly less masochistic one.
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Dec 28, 2020
    85
    Super Meat Boy Forever is clearly a lovingly designed sequel to the original hard as nails platformer. It takes on a new genre but still retains some familiar beats to keep players coming back for more. It might not be the sequel some fans were waiting for, but on its own, it’s an addictingly well-designed platformer for a modest price.
  5. Shindig
    Mar 10, 2021
    80
    Super Meat Boy Forever is no doubt going to be a controversial game, especially among Super Meat Boy purists. But its new ideas bring a world of new possibilities for precision platforming challenges and sheer level design creativity. Dying over and over again in an effort to master the precise jumps and perfect timing each level demands rarely feels as good as it does in Super Meat Boy Forever.
  6. The Digital Fix
    Jan 12, 2021
    80
    While some glaring struggles were noted throughout my time with Super Meat Boy Forever, it is also worth noting that I dealt with them and stuck with it as the heart of the game is incredible.
  7. Shacknews
    Jan 12, 2021
    80
    To compare Super Meat Boy Forever to its predecessor is folly. They're two different types of games, but Team Meat makes sure to inject its unique seasoning into both. As far as auto-runners go, Forever stands along the top as one of the best in the genre, despite a short story length. With so many possible stage layouts, a multitude of challenging mechanics, and Team Meat's fluid platforming design, it makes this game feel like a joy.
  8. Meristation
    Jan 12, 2021
    80
    Don't trust review bombers. Super Meat Boy Forever is a great platform game, maybe the best auto-runner of all time and a very good sequel. And we are here to tell you why.
  9. Siliconera
    Jan 6, 2021
    80
    Like Super Meat Boy, this title is bold and experimental and while Super Meat Boy Forever’s genre does differ, the game manages to hold onto most of what made the last game so compelling to begin with.
  10. Nintenderos
    Jan 2, 2021
    80
    Meat Boy returns more frantic and challenging than ever in Super Meat Boy Forever. A title that evolves graphically and that is still as difficult as before. A perfect game for fans of challenges.
  11. CGMagazine
    Dec 29, 2020
    80
    Super Meat Boy Forever is a challenging sequel that will have you testing your controller’s durability in no time.
  12. TrueGaming
    Dec 28, 2020
    80
    Super Meat Boy Forever is an excellent precision-platforming presented with a beautiful art style. Although, it is a "different" game from what fans of the original would expect.
  13. Vandal
    Dec 28, 2020
    78
    While Forever still is a great platformer, we feel it doesn’t come closer to the quality of the original. In any case, if you enjoyed it, you’ll have fun with this one too.
  14. COGconnected
    Jan 4, 2021
    76
    Super Meat Boy Forever may be a little bit of a controversial sequel to some Super Meat Boy fans. Even if you are disappointed or turned off by the addition of the auto-running mechanic, I encourage you to give the game a try–especially if you are a fan of the original. The game has a massive amount of variety and replayability, a charming and fun storyline to follow, and some incredibly difficult boss fights to take on. While a game like The End is Nigh might be more similar to Super Meat Boy, Super Meat Boy Forever is one of the best indie games to release this year and shouldn’t be overlooked or looked down on for taking a different direction than previous titles in the series.

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#26 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020
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#1 Most Shared Switch Game of 2020

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 76
  3. Negative: 34 out of 76
  1. SD3K
    Dec 24, 2020
    4
    Huge disappointment. The auto-run completely kills this game. You can't change direction at will, and you can't adjust your movement speed inHuge disappointment. The auto-run completely kills this game. You can't change direction at will, and you can't adjust your movement speed in any way. The respawns are MUCH slower than the original and slow down the game WAY too much each time you die, and due to the procedurals generated levels you will die a lot. I totally regret buying this game, and thanks to Nintendo's return policy I'm stuck with it. If you absolutely must try this one out do yourself a favor and wait for the Steam version so you can get your money back when you're inevitably as disappointed as I am.… Full Review »
  2. Wences
    Dec 26, 2020
    5
    The original game made me fall in love, but this one has been a huge disappointment. I bought it instantly without previously reading anythingThe original game made me fall in love, but this one has been a huge disappointment. I bought it instantly without previously reading anything about the game (the developer and editor seem to know that they haven't done very well when they haven't given much information and haven't advertised it either). That's why the surprise has been very unpleasant. Due to the auto-run, scenario design, random scenario generator errors and absurd difficulty peaks, I constantly have the feeling of being in front of a poor mobile spin-off. The animations and cinematics are really good, but the base is not. If you come looking for a worthy successor run away, if you are a fan of auto-run and look for a challenge maybe you like it.… Full Review »
  3. MrRunandJump
    Dec 29, 2020
    2
    Sadly I didn't enjoy this at all. I admire Tommy for trying something new, but this game feels too reductive in it's control scheme. The baseSadly I didn't enjoy this at all. I admire Tommy for trying something new, but this game feels too reductive in it's control scheme. The base game had a perfect minimal control scheme that was very accessible. Forever's controls, while only 2 buttons, on paper look good for accessibility, end up feeling hollow.

    I believe it was a mistake to evolve this game so ambitiously. As a simple autorunner in its early development, it could have been a fun spinoff. But it should never have had a large dev time or many artists working towards it. The budget, time, animation, story, are all excessive and it doesn't feel like a small little team produced this anymore. Feels disjointed. The whole product and presentation feels odd. Like too much money thrown at something with an inherently weak or limited core.

    I didn't enjoy the puzzle elements of level design. The trial and error required is far too great. Level chunks with checkpoints feel bizarre for meat boy and you just chip away until you compete a level. Again, everything feels hollow. I never felt clever for completing the puzzles in the later worlds. (4th and 5th world's). I just wanted more control of meat boy.

    I have played other auto runners like Mario Run and bit trip runner that I enjoyed more.

    Sadly the designers made the early game way too hard. That was another mistake. It seems lazy to make the whole game hard. I believe the number of levels is too large so quality control is not up to standard.

    Bosses were very pattern oriented. I felt no freedom to try new routes. Everything in the boss fights seemed trial and error until you solve and memorise puzzle then it's just grind until done. It's never exciting. This is clearly how project was designed but it's not fun.

    I will continue to play this to try and find some fun, but I just can't find my flow after 10 hours. Very sad to say the least.    … Full Review »
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