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

graphics6 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Charming and visually appealing art style with bright, cartoonish graphics reminiscent of classic 3D platformers.
Engaging and fun gameplay mechanics featuring magic orbs, teleportation, and clone creation, offering a unique puzzle-platforming experience.
Complimentary voice acting and soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere and character personality, especially the protagonist Scamp.

Controls were primarily designed for controllers with poor or no keyboard/mouse configuration options, making PC gameplay clunky and frustrating.
Numerous bugs and glitches including collision issues, freezing in mid-air, getting stuck in the environment, and crashes that hinder game progression.
Tutorial and level design lack clarity and polish, leading to confusing mechanics, misguided directions, and an unfinishable or very difficult final boss encounter.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
18%
The graphics are generally praised for their charming art style and visual appeal, comparable to games like "A Hat in Time" and "Yooka-Laylee," though they are not cutting-edge. However, several users noted issues such as a lack of graphical settings, UI scaling problems, and occasional missing sound effects, which affect the overall experience. Despite some clunkiness, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game.
- “The graphics are really pretty and it can be a little confusing/aggravating but that's what makes it fun.”
- “Beautiful visuals with laugh out loud narration, but needs a serious gameplay mechanic overhaul.”
- “The graphics are great, the gameplay seems really nice and easy to learn, and Scamp is absolutely adorable!”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier-than-needed control scheme to the less than cutting-edge graphics.”
- “The UI isn't scaled correctly nor is 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).”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The gameplay features unique mechanics with challenging controls and teleportation abilities, but many users find it confusing, glitchy, and in need of better tutorials and control options. Despite its fun potential and appealing visuals, the current mechanics cause frustration due to bugs and a lack of polish. With improvements to controls, tutorial clarity, and bug fixes, the gameplay could become significantly more enjoyable.
- “Beautiful game details, difficult gameplay.”
- “3.) Scamp is in dire need of an ability to aim while tossing his orb, this is important due to the fact this is a key gameplay mechanic.”
- “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 lovable main character.”
- “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, allow for a much better tutorial, allow for options for keyboard users, and finally 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.”
- “I had multiple instances where I got stuck in the ground from the teleporting mechanic.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The story follows a tiny imp named Scamp on a quest to rescue his master from an evil wizard, featuring cute characters and a charming narrative. While the storyline is engaging with fun references and voice acting, some users find it lacks clear direction and progression due to glitches and unclear mechanics. Overall, the story is enjoyable but could benefit from better guidance and bug fixes.
- “The story involves a tiny imp named Scamp on a quest to rescue his master from an evil wizard in the Big Hat Mines.”
- “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.”
- “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 hell 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 marred by frequent glitches and buggy physics, particularly with movement mechanics like jumping and sliding, which can impede story progression and even make some bosses unbeatable. Players often get stuck in unintended places, and clipping issues are common, indicating a need for significant polishing and bug fixes. Despite these problems, the game's concept and design are well-liked, but improved stability is essential for a smoother experience.
- “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 much better tutorial, options for keyboard users, and finally a patch to fix the numerous clipping and visual glitches.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is well-received, with players enjoying its funny voice lines, characters, and writing. However, some users find the controls confusing, which can detract from the overall comedic experience. Despite this, it is considered a lighthearted and entertaining free game.
- “It's still enjoyable with some funny voice lines and cute cosmetics.”
- “I love the concept, humor, characters, and writing.”
- “Great free game I would play this when I have a game downloading or something really funny.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is well-crafted and complements the game's scenery and style perfectly, enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciate the soundtrack as a wonderful addition to the game.
- “The music fits perfectly with the scenery and the style of the game.”
- “Good game, wonderful music.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "scamp: high hat havoc" is unconventional, as the game is free yet not a typical student project or cash grab, giving the impression of a genuinely crafted experience despite some imperfections.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding mechanics, particularly on the fire beams, are frustrating as hovering after jumping causes the character to freeze mid-air and lose momentum, disrupting the flow and making the experience feel brutal.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a relatively short experience but provides significant replay value, making it enjoyable to play multiple times.
- “It's decently short, has a lot of replay value, and is just a lot of fun.”

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Scamp: High Hat Havoc is a platformer game.

Scamp: High Hat Havoc is available on PC and Windows.

Scamp: High Hat Havoc was released on August 6, 2018.

Scamp: High Hat Havoc was developed by Jarory.

Scamp: High Hat Havoc has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Scamp: High Hat Havoc for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Scamp: High Hat Havoc is a single player game.

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