Scamp: High Hat Havoc

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Scamp: High Hat Havoc is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Jarory and was released on August 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This game has been moved to Steam. Please visit https://store.steampowered.com/app/942510/Scamp_High_Hat_Havoc/

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and charming character design, reminiscent of classic platformers.
It offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, with interesting mechanics like clone throwing and teleportation.
As a free game, it provides good value and has potential for improvement, making it worth trying for fans of the genre.

The controls are clunky and poorly designed for keyboard and mouse users, making gameplay frustrating.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress and enjoyment.
The tutorial lacks clarity and fails to adequately teach players the mechanics, leading to confusion and difficulty in advancing.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The gameplay is visually appealing and features interesting mechanics, such as teleportation and clone creation, but suffers from significant control issues and a lack of polish. Many players find the controls confusing and frustrating, leading to a challenging experience that detracts from enjoyment. Overall, while the game shows potential and creativity, it requires substantial improvements in mechanics and tutorial guidance to enhance playability.
- “Beautiful game details, difficult gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, WASD for movement, spacebar for jump/double jump, E for teleport to clone, R to cast demonic sigil, C to create clone, LMB to toss clone ball, RMB to hover in the air.”
- “I don't know, but it definitely has enough quality to it that it should be a $5-10 game minimum. While it may lack polish, the mechanics themselves are very fun to mess with, and it's a nice short game with a (personally) lovable main character.”
- “This game looks really cool and funny, but sadly I couldn't understand how it works. The mechanics to control the character are confusing, so I got bored trying to finish the tutorial. I don't know, something is wrong with the controls.”
- “This is unfortunate; there is obvious effort in this game, and it's even free to top things off. But if I can't even finish the game, then it seriously needs some tweaking to the movement mechanics, a much better tutorial, options for keyboard users, and finally, it should patch out the numerous clipping and visual glitches.”
- “At the current moment, it is nothing more than a glitchy mess that causes frustration whenever you fight against the mechanics of the game.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and charming art style, likening it to titles like "A Hat in Time" and "Yooka-Laylee." However, many users express frustration over the lack of graphical settings, UI scaling issues, and repetitive soundtrack, which detracts from the overall experience. While the character design and aesthetics are appreciated, the absence of customization options and some gameplay mechanics leave room for improvement.
- “Still love the visuals and Scamp himself.”
- “The graphics are really pretty and it can be a little confusing/irritating, but that's what makes it fun.”
- “It has got incredible art style, cute characters, fun story and voice acting, great references, and challenging puzzles/platforming.”
- “The graphics are meh, the settings menu lacks some options (i.e. ability to turn off motion blur), and the soundtrack is both repetitive and unimpressive.”
- “The UI isn't scaled correctly nor are there any graphical settings to adjust, so most of the UI was offscreen (mainly the crystal count and graphic).”
- “There are no graphics settings at all, many things don't have sound effects when they seem like they should (i.e.: death, teleporting, landing, throwing the orb, placing a clone).”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story of the game is generally considered interesting and cute, complemented by a charming art style and engaging characters. However, players have noted issues with direction and clarity, leading to confusion about objectives and gameplay mechanics. Additionally, technical glitches have hindered progress for some, impacting the overall experience of the narrative.
- “So far from what I have experienced, the game is really interesting and has a cute story.”
- “It has got incredible art style, cute characters, fun story and voice acting, great references, and challenging puzzles/platforming.”
- “Fun game, controls are kinda clunky but it has nice graphics with a decent storyline.”
- “Cool game, I really love the style, but it's full of glitches that won't let you proceed in the story. I hope they fix it because I'm excited to finish it.”
- “The story needs more direction; it felt like I was walking around only guessing at what I was supposed to do.”
- “I went through most of my playthrough not knowing what the flutter ability does until I got to the ring mission that forces you to know it gives you another jump after fluttering.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably compromised by numerous glitches and bugs, particularly affecting controls and movement mechanics, which can hinder progress and enjoyment. Players report issues such as getting stuck on platforms and encountering problematic physics, especially during critical moments like boss fights. While the game's design is appreciated, the stability issues detract significantly from the overall experience, necessitating urgent fixes.
- “Cool game, I really love the style, but it's full of glitches that won't let you proceed in the story. I hope they fix it because I'm excited to finish it.”
- “Sadly, the last boss has a lot of glitches which make the game impossible to beat.”
- “This is unfortunate; there is obvious effort in this game, and it's even free to top things off. But if I can't even finish the game, then it seriously needs some tweaking to the movement mechanics, a better tutorial, options for keyboard users, and finally, patching out the numerous clipping and visual glitches.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny voice lines, cute cosmetics, and engaging writing. However, some users found the controls confusing, which detracted from their overall enjoyment. Despite this, many still consider it a fun and entertaining experience.
- “Very funny game.....xd”
- “It's still enjoyable with some funny voice lines and cute cosmetics.”
- “I love the concept, humor, characters, and writing.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it repetitive and unimpressive, others appreciate how well it complements the scenery and overall style, describing it as wonderful.
- “The music fits perfectly with the scenery and the style of the game.”
- “Good game, wonderful music.”
- “The graphics are mediocre, the settings menu lacks some options (i.e. the ability to turn off motion blur), and the soundtrack is both repetitive and unimpressive.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding mechanics on the fire beams frustrating, as the mid-air freeze after jumping disrupts momentum and makes the experience feel punishing.
- “The sliding and grinding parts on the fire beams are brutal because, for some reason, when you hover after jumping off them, you freeze in mid-air and lose all momentum.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The grinding mechanics are frustratingly unbalanced, often leading to unnecessary setbacks.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a decent length with significant replay value, making it an enjoyable experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “It's decently short, has a lot of replay value, and is just a lot of fun.”