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MONSTER
Superheroes clash in this turn based strategy game. Recruit, train, and deploy your team in order to take back the city from the villains that hold it hostage.
Game analysis
Monster Scorecard
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Story and Narrative
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71
Critics have mixed views on the story of Capes - some praise its gripping premise, social justice themes, and diverse characters, likening it to Watchmen. However, others criticize its lack of depth, awkward presentation, and flat character arcs. While some appreciate the homage to classic comic book tropes, others find the narrative lacking in various aspects. Overall, Capes excels in creating a dystopian world with intriguing superhero dynamics but falls short in fully exploring deeper storytelling and character development, resulting in a polarizing reception among critics.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
71
Positive (80-100)
30%
Mixed (50-79)
70%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics have mixed views on the story of Capes - some praise its gripping premise, social justice themes, and diverse characters, likening it to Watchmen. However, others criticize its lack of depth, awkward presentation, and flat character arcs. While some appreciate the homage to classic comic book tropes, others find the narrative lacking in various aspects. Overall, Capes excels in creating a dystopian world with intriguing superhero dynamics but falls short in fully exploring deeper storytelling and character development, resulting in a polarizing reception among critics.
Gameplay Mechanics
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83
Critics praise Capes for its challenging turn-based tactics gameplay with diverse heroes and strategic depth, including Ultimates and team-up attacks. Some critics found flaws like underpowered superheroes and lack of customization, but overall, Capes offers an engaging experience for fans of tactical superhero games.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
83
Positive (80-100)
70%
Mixed (50-79)
20%
Negative (0-49)
10%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Critics praise Capes for its challenging turn-based tactics gameplay with diverse heroes and strategic depth, including Ultimates and team-up attacks. Some critics found flaws like underpowered superheroes and lack of customization, but overall, Capes offers an engaging experience for fans of tactical superhero games.
Graphics and Visual Design
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60
Critics praised Capes for its art style, diverse environments, and voice acting, but criticized its wooden animations, dated visuals, and unclear representation of actions. While some enjoyed the setpieces and storytelling, there's room for improvement in character models and animations to enhance the overall gaming experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
60
Positive (80-100)
0%
Mixed (50-79)
89%
Negative (0-49)
11%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics praised Capes for its art style, diverse environments, and voice acting, but criticized its wooden animations, dated visuals, and unclear representation of actions. While some enjoyed the setpieces and storytelling, there's room for improvement in character models and animations to enhance the overall gaming experience.
Music and Sound Design
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67
Critics have mixed opinions on the Sound Design and Music of Capes. Positive highlights include impactful tunes enhancing gameplay and great voice acting immersing players. However, criticisms point out flaws like inconsistent voice acting tones and lack of variety in music, leading to a decent but not outstanding audio experience. Room for improvement lies in consistency, variety, and impact on player immersion and engagement.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
67
Positive (80-100)
14%
Mixed (50-79)
71%
Negative (0-49)
14%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics have mixed opinions on the Sound Design and Music of Capes. Positive highlights include impactful tunes enhancing gameplay and great voice acting immersing players. However, criticisms point out flaws like inconsistent voice acting tones and lack of variety in music, leading to a decent but not outstanding audio experience. Room for improvement lies in consistency, variety, and impact on player immersion and engagement.
Voice Acting
NA
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voice acting
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Technical Performance
NA
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technical performance
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Replay Value
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70
Critics praise Capes for its diverse hero choices, team-up attacks, and distinct missions that enhance replay value by offering hours of fun and skill refinement. However, concerns arise regarding grinding for character improvement, limited roster, and lack of customization, potentially impacting long-term engagement. While some critics appreciate the game's replay value through upgrading heroes and completing bonus objectives, others worry about repetitiveness and lack of additional pursuits. Overall, Capes offers engaging content with a decent level of replayability, appealing to players who enjoy tactical combat and character progression.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
70
Positive (80-100)
40%
Mixed (50-79)
50%
Negative (0-49)
10%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics praise Capes for its diverse hero choices, team-up attacks, and distinct missions that enhance replay value by offering hours of fun and skill refinement. However, concerns arise regarding grinding for character improvement, limited roster, and lack of customization, potentially impacting long-term engagement. While some critics appreciate the game's replay value through upgrading heroes and completing bonus objectives, others worry about repetitiveness and lack of additional pursuits. Overall, Capes offers engaging content with a decent level of replayability, appealing to players who enjoy tactical combat and character progression.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
71
Positive (80-100)
51%
Mixed (50-79)
49%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Critics praise Capes for its engaging gameplay, diverse characters, and tactical elements, while noting visual shortcomings and balancing issues. Despite flaws, the game offers a fun superhero-themed strategy experience with an intriguing story and challenging gameplay that appeals to fans of the genre.
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Reviews
46 reviews found81
RPG Fan
May 31, 2024
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Capes offers a fresh theme in the TRPG market with solid turn-based combat and tactical mechanics, hindered slightly by graphical inconsistencies and repetitive gameplay elements.
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80
PC Gamer
May 24, 2024
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Despite its awkward story and lackluster presentation, Capes is praised as one of the best turn-based strategy games of recent years, offering substantial and engrossing superhero strategy.
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80
Checkpoint Gaming
May 29, 2024
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Capes is praised for its deep tactics gameplay, engaging story with social justice themes, charming cast of characters, and meaningful progression systems. While it may not be the most original game in the genre and some balancing issues are noted, the overall experience is considered a hearty success by the reviewer.
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80
Nintendo Life
May 24, 2024
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Solid turn-based strategy game that excels in gameplay despite visual shortcomings, recommended for strategy and comic book fans.
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80
Worth Playing
May 31, 2024
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Capes is a fun game that successfully combines XCOM gameplay with superhero elements. While the plot and characters may feel somewhat generic, the engaging gameplay and variety of missions make it an enjoyable experience.
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75
God is a Geek
May 26, 2024
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Capes is an enjoyable turn-based strategy title with tense battles and interesting hero mechanics. While it has some flaws in visuals and voice acting, the gameplay and character diversity make it a fun experience.
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70
TheXboxHub
May 28, 2024
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Capes is a solid tactics game with an intriguing story and challenging gameplay. It may not be the best in its genre, but it's worth considering for fans of superheroes and super villains.
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60
PCGamesN
May 24, 2024
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Capes offers a challenging strategy game experience with fresh ideas but falls short in terms of story depth, player agency, and customization options. It may satisfy genre veterans looking for a high level of difficulty.
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60
Gaming Age
Jun 4, 2024
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The game falls short of its promise and is not recommended compared to other superhero games or XCOM-alikes.
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50
RPGamer
Jun 12, 2024
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Capes offers an interesting superhero premise with engaging gameplay initially, but falters in the later parts of the game. Voice acting is a highlight, but the story rushes to an unsatisfying conclusion. Recommended for those seeking a superhero strategy game, but may leave players wanting more.
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