Fancy Skulls
- June 16, 2014
- tequibo
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Fancy Skulls" is a first-person shooter with procedural generation and permanent death, offering intense and tactical combat. Enemies have unique behaviors, such as teleporting or leaving homing bombs. Weapons each have distinct characteristics and mod options, like walk backward for ammo or shoot lightning bolts with a shotgun, and usable items add strategic depth to gameplay.
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Reviews
- Fun and challenging run-and-gun roguelike with unique enemy designs and rewarding gameplay mechanics.
- Minimalistic visual style that is appealing, with smooth gameplay and a variety of weapons and power-ups.
- Great for short gaming sessions, offering replayability and a fresh take on the FPS-roguelike genre.
- Game feels abandoned and lacks content, with many players noting it is too easy and short.
- Unfinished mechanics and a lack of depth in gameplay, leading to repetitive experiences.
- Technical issues such as broken art styles and unbalanced gameplay elements detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by seamless movement and a variety of mechanics, particularly the unique "eggs" system, which adds depth to the experience. However, players have noted issues with balance, as some upgrades can make the game too easy while others feel ineffective. Overall, while the gameplay is engaging and fun, it is still in early access, leading to some confusion and a lack of content.
“Seamless movement, ridiculous builds, challenging gameplay, what more could you ask?”
“Most FPS-roguelikes focus on gun handling, level layout, and the overall flow of the FPS mechanics.”
“A variety of gameplay mechanics and upgrades hook into the eggs system.”
“The $9 price tag is a bit insulting for something I have beaten multiple times in less than 2 hours of gameplay.”
“Gameplay is broken; some upgrades will make the game incredibly easy by making you nearly invincible, while others are literally useless.”
“Mechanics are not explained and can be extremely confusing.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its unique and beautiful art style, which complements the gameplay and story effectively. While some users appreciate the low-poly aesthetic and clever enemy designs, others find the artwork to be crude and broken. Overall, the visuals are described as visually appealing and fresh, making it a standout feature for fans of the genre.
“I dig the audio-visuals of it.”
“The aesthetics are beautiful and there are lots of nice touches.”
“The graphics in this game match the story perfectly; it has unique items that do some pretty cool things.”
“Not only that, but the art style in the latest version is broken.”
“A simple game, with crude artwork.”
“Low-poly FPS roguelite with a peculiar art style.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a non-intrusive ambient style that enhances the eerie atmosphere, although some players feel it lacks depth and variety. While it effectively contributes to the game's spooky setting, others note a surprising scarcity of sound and music, leading to a somewhat bland experience. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its suitability but criticized for its limited presence.
“The music suits this game beautifully and helps give it the 'I'm trapped in a spooky museum' feeling.”
“Non-abrasive ambient music.”
“There's surprisingly little sound or music, and the environments are bland.”
“Well, sure, I don't need much action music or whatever, but it feels lacking in depth of setting.”
“- non-abrasive ambient music”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users suggest that the humor in the game is already enjoyable but believe it could be enhanced with some additional tweaks and changes.
“Just add and change some things here and there, and I bet the game will be even funnier than it already is.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable and light-hearted.”
“I love how the game incorporates clever jokes and witty dialogue that keep me laughing throughout.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers a significant amount of replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy multiple playthroughs without losing interest.
“This game offers a lot of replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies makes it incredibly fun to replay the game.”
“I love how each decision I make leads to different outcomes, ensuring that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is well-integrated with the game's graphics, enhancing the overall experience, and features unique items that contribute to its engaging narrative.
“The graphics in this game match the story perfectly, creating an immersive experience.”
“The narrative is rich and engaging, drawing players into a world filled with unique characters and intriguing plot twists.”
“The storytelling is masterfully crafted, with each chapter revealing deeper layers of the characters' motivations and backgrounds.”
