Review: Supermoves

Developer – Makea Games

Publisher – Makea Games

Platforms –  PC (Reviewed)

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Where do I even begin with Supermoves? The game gives off the impression of a chaotic mix of ideas, as if Fortnite’s early character designs—the ones that didn’t quite make the cut but weren’t completely awful—were tossed into a blender with the quirky, colorful energy of Fall Guys obstacle courses. The result is a roster of characters that feel basic and uninspired, though not outright terrible.

In case it wasn’t clear yet, Supermoves is being hyped as “the ultimate parkour showdown.” The premise is simple enough: you and your friends compete in a frantic race, sprinting, leaping, and grinding across rails as you scramble to reach the objective or cross the finish line. It’s designed to be fast-paced and chaotic, with a focus on high-energy movement and fluid traversal. The game promises an adrenaline-filled experience where skillful parkour techniques are essential for outmaneuvering your opponents and claiming victory. However, whether it lives up to that ambitious marketing tagline is another story entirely.

In Supermoves, you’ll be launching yourself through sprawling skylines using a mix of both first and third-person parkour mechanics. The game throws you into an action-packed environment where every surface becomes a playground for movement. You’ll be grinding across rails with impressive agility, swinging from trapezes on high wires, and effortlessly sprinting along walls. If that’s not enough, you’ll be scrambling over obstacles and flipping through the air—whether it’s pulling off epic backflips and frontflips on trampolines or vaulting across ledges. Every movement is designed to keep you flowing with momentum, urging you to find the most creative ways to conquer whatever stands in your way, because… PARKOUR!

Supermoves features a variety of gameplay options with eight different game modes, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences. In single-player, the Career Mode provides a mix of epic races, high-stakes tournaments, and goal-oriented levels that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Each race and challenge is designed to push your parkour skills to their limits, delivering a dynamic solo experience.

Multiplayer elevates the excitement, offering players the chance to compete online with friends across a variety of thrilling and competitive game modes. They can face nerve-wracking challenges like Rising Tide, where the ever-rising ball pit keeps them constantly on the move, or dive into the high-speed frenzy of Sprint and Circuit races. For those seeking an extra rush of adrenaline, Bomb Tag delivers fast-paced action, forcing players to outmaneuver their opponents before the clock runs out.

To add even more variety, you can combine these modes into customizable playlist-based formats like Royale or Tournament. This allows you to curate your own mix of chaos, whether you’re aiming for an elimination-style showdown or a competitive bracket to crown the ultimate parkour champion.

Supermoves also includes a robust level editor, allowing players to craft their own custom courses, maps, and areas. With the Makea Editor, designing unique parkour races, elaborate obstacle courses, creative game shows, or even peaceful relaxation zones becomes an effortless process. Players can place blocks and objects to bring their imaginative ideas to life, making it easy to construct the ultimate playground for their parkour adventures. One of the features is the ability to remix any existing level—tweaking and transforming it to suit personal preferences—whether playing online or offline. The editor is highly accessible, encouraging collaboration by letting players and their friends build together in real-time, creating dynamic levels with ease.

While the prospect of creating imaginative builds using a fairly impressive level editor may be appealing, Supermoves ultimately feels like a souped-up version of Fall Guys with fancier parkour mechanics. The game struggles to carve out a unique identity, lacking that extra dose of charm or creativity that would make it truly stand out. Though it offers more complex movement options, it doesn’t quite capture the same whimsical fun and energetic vibe that makes Fall Guys so addictive. Adding to the comparison, Fall Guys delivers a more playful, cartoonish experience that’s not only more engaging but also free to play, making it a tough sell for players to invest in Supermoves, especially when it lacks the same spark of joy.