Making games that are relatively simple but challenging in their action and then incentive you in some way to keep you playing over and over again can be a tricky business without a doubt. In the old days the high score screen was the usual driver, and certainly there are now online leaderboards, but sometimes just a solid provision for local competition and some sort of meta progression where you unlock new characters or abilities these days as well… something Metboy does admirably with plenty of upgrades and varied core characters. With you simply trying to bounce, shoot, and spin your way around the screen, taking out enemies, Super Metboy additionally doesn’t inundate you with things to learn so that also makes it quick to pick up and play, a feature that also lends itself to its simple but fun multiplayer appeal. You and up to 3 friends can work cooperatively while vying for high scores since it doesn’t take long to get the hang of the mechanics. It’s not a revolution by any means but it’s quick to pick up and enjoy, and there’s something to be said for that.