Scampr

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Scampr is a single player open world simulation game. It was developed by Pandora Machine and was released on June 7, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Play a squirrel in an open-world game where you experience a peaceful yet surreal environment.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Beautiful and vibrant graphics with stunning and immersive landscapes.
Relaxing and charming exploration gameplay suitable for all ages with no combat or pressure.
Unique and whimsical premise involving an alien-created world based on a goldfish's memory, offering a surreal and imaginative experience.

Motion blur and some graphical issues cause visual discomfort and headaches for some players.
Controls and movement can feel a bit awkward or require adjustment, with limited climbing areas despite being a squirrel.
Lack of story development in-game, requiring players to rely on external descriptions; absence of accessibility options limits playability for visually impaired users.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are praised for their realism and beautiful, immersive environments, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users faced performance issues on lower-end PCs, and occasional graphical bugs were noted.
- “With beautiful graphics, stunning locations, and an immersive environment, it is more of an experience than a game.”
- “Graphics are good and very realistic.”
- “The graphics and different scenery are pretty cool.”
- “The graphics were a little too high for my PC, so I had to set everything to the lowest settings to avoid screen stuttering when I moved.”
- “There are a few graphical bugs scattered around that can take you out of the experience.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally pleasant and atmospheric, enhancing immersion without standing out as particularly memorable or remarkable.
- “Things skewed by the goldfish’s recollections include acorns being able to create giraffes and unpetrify creatures, whales flying and being rideable, mushrooms making music, fish flying, and so on.”
- “The soundtrack is a pleasant atmospheric one which also aids with immersion.”
- “The OST was pleasant, but not particularly noteworthy.”
- “Music is ok.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is minimal and mostly confined to a prologue, with little narrative development within the gameplay itself. The whimsical setting and quest lack clear purpose, leading to a generally underwhelming storytelling experience.
- “You're not going to really get any of this from the game itself, so it's good the devs decided to set up the world's story in the product description.”
- “There is very little story; it is all in the prologue and nothing else after that.”
- “Scampr is set in a whimsical world with a quest that doesn't make much sense.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its immersive, alien-themed setting, enhanced by a pleasant and fitting soundtrack that effectively draws players into the game's narrative.
- “The soundtrack is a pleasant atmospheric one which also aids with immersion.”
- “The game creates a sort of alien atmosphere and narrative right from the beginning.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users found the humor subtle but charming, noting that small details like the little squirrel sounds added a lighthearted and amusing touch to the game.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s optimization is lacking, requiring users with less powerful PCs to lower all graphics settings to avoid screen stuttering and ensure smooth gameplay.
- “The graphics were a little too high for my PC, so I had to set everything to the lowest settings to avoid screen stuttering when moving.”