GhoulScrapers

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GhoulScrapers is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Shortcake_Cafe and was released on September 5, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME HERE!https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2843550/ GhoulScrappers is a short platformer, where you play as Eggroll, the newest member of the GhoulScrappers Squad! This prototype was originally made as a class project and then polished up for Newgrounds. Happy pixel day! (I had accidently deleted the itch.io version a bit ago, sorry!) Controls Enter - Star…

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Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and charming platformer with tight controls and a great soundtrack.
Offers a good challenge with unique level mechanics and B-side levels for added replayability.
Short but sweet experience, perfect for fans of precision platformers like Celeste.

Some hitboxes, particularly for spikes, can feel inconsistent and frustrating.
The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Certain mechanics, like wind, can be annoying and detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by solid platforming mechanics that are simple yet creatively expanded upon throughout the levels, offering a charming and visually appealing experience. Players appreciate the introduction of unique obstacles and challenges, such as shotgun jumping and various environmental elements, which enhance the fun and mastery of the mechanics. While the game is relatively short, it provides a smooth difficulty curve and encourages exploration and skill development through unlockable content and hidden challenges.
- “The platforming is quite solid, and the frequent introduction of new mechanics and building upon them was nice.”
- “A very charming little game with simple base mechanics but does a lot with them across its collection of levels.”
- “The core mechanic revolves around shotgun jumping, which is complemented by every level bringing its own unique obstacles to the mix, such as wind, moving platforms, bombs, barrels, and so on.”
- “The core mechanics are pretty simple.”
- “I hate wind mechanics in platformers!!!”
- “Movement's snappy, deaths are fast and not horribly punishing, and there are very few sections where I felt like the game was just unfair (although to be fair, all of those sections boil down to a personal distaste to wind mechanics).”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised, with many users calling it "amazing" and "the best soundtrack ever." Players appreciate the energetic and engaging tracks that enhance the overall experience, contributing to the game's charm and fun atmosphere. The combination of catchy tunes and creative gameplay mechanics creates a memorable audio-visual package.
- “The soundtrack is just amazing, honestly the best soundtrack ever.”
- “It's also got a great soundtrack: cookie crust factory absolutely slaps so hard!”
- “The simple yet creative mechanics, the frequent introduction of new mechanics that only expand upon all the previous ones, the silly yet fun story and all this accompanied by a cute art style and an impressive soundtrack; it's the whole package!”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their simple yet cute art style, which complements the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the creative visuals and aesthetics, noting that they enhance the fun and charm of the game, making it highly recommended for those who enjoy the art style.
- “Highly recommended for its price and simple yet cute graphics.”
- “The simple yet creative mechanics, the frequent introduction of new mechanics that only expand upon all the previous ones, the silly yet fun story, and all this accompanied by a cute art style and an impressive soundtrack; it's the whole package!”
- “I really enjoy playing this game and recommend this to anyone who at the very least finds the art style to their liking.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized as simple and somewhat secondary to the gameplay, yet it is described as silly and enjoyable, complementing the game's creative mechanics and charming art style. Overall, it adds to the fun experience without being the main focus.
- “The simple yet creative mechanics, the frequent introduction of new mechanics that only expand upon all the previous ones, the silly yet fun story, and all this accompanied by a cute art style and an impressive soundtrack; it's the whole package!”
- “The story is a bit of an afterthought, but it's silly and likable.”
- “The story feels like an afterthought, lacking depth and coherence.”
- “The narrative is disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about the story.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization encourages players to make improvements, but it does not demand absolute precision, allowing for a more forgiving experience.
- “It encourages optimizations, but not to the point where perfection is required.”
- “The game strikes a great balance, pushing for optimizations without making it feel overwhelming.”
- “I appreciate how it promotes optimization while still allowing for creative freedom.”
- “It forces optimizations, but not nearly harsh enough to where you need perfection.”
- “The optimization system feels half-baked and often leads to frustrating gameplay.”
- “I found the optimization requirements to be overly complicated and not user-friendly.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find high replayability in the game due to the inclusion of speedrunning challenges and the additional b-side levels, which encourage exploration and mastery of gameplay mechanics.
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, keeping the experience fresh.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies encourages multiple runs.”
- “The replayability comes from speedrunning and the B-side levels.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the post-game content offers a challenging and intriguing experience without the frustration of traditional grinding, making it a rewarding aspect for those seeking more depth in the game.
- “For those who want to go beyond that, the post-game is spectacular in a sense that it isn't grinding or infuriating, but rather intriguing and challenging.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as subtle, complementing its great music, aesthetics, and controls, adding an enjoyable layer to the overall experience.
- “Great music, aesthetics, and controls with a dash of humor here and there.”