Scribble Ships
- October 11, 2016
- Slothzilla Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Scribble Ships" is a 2D arcade shooter where players must color enemies to defeat them and prevent their own color from being taken away. The game offers three playable ships with unique strengths and weaknesses, as well as customizable ships. With different weapons, enemies, and powerups, players can engage in exciting battles and observe their destruction by painting the background with defeated enemies. This beta test aims to showcase gameplay and look for any bugs.
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Reviews
- Charming and colorful graphics with a fun, casual gameplay experience that is easy to pick up.
- Offers a unique feature allowing players to create and customize their own ships, adding a personal touch to the game.
- Highly addictive and enjoyable, making it a great choice for casual gaming sessions, especially with children.
- Gameplay can feel unbalanced, with certain ships being too slow or weak, making some bosses nearly impossible to defeat.
- Lacks depth and variety in gameplay mechanics, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and a lack of strategic elements.
- Experiences technical issues such as crashes and bugs, particularly in the ship creation feature, which can detract from the overall experience.
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a light, blippy, and bubbly soundtrack that evokes feelings of happiness and relaxation, making it enjoyable even for those who typically prefer darker themes. Reviewers appreciate its uplifting quality, noting that it enhances the overall experience alongside the game's art and controls.
“The soundtrack is light, blippy, and bubbly. Even though I usually prefer darker tones, I can't help but wiggle and dance a little to the overwhelmingly happy music.”
“The controls are simple, and the art and music are great.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The soundtrack is light, blippy, and bubbly, but it feels overwhelmingly happy, which doesn't resonate with my darker tastes.”
“The music is overly cheerful and doesn't match the tone I was expecting from the game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique progression, starting slowly before transitioning to a fast-paced experience, particularly after facing challenging bosses. While it draws comparisons to classic top-down shooters like Asteroids and Space Invaders, it is noted for its anxiety-inducing moments rather than relentless speed.
“The gameplay is very odd; it starts mind-numbingly slow and then becomes very fast-paced.”
“While the gameplay isn't super fast-paced by any means, it is extremely anxiety-inducing once you get past the Leviathan boss.”
“Gameplay: 9. This is a top-down shooter like Asteroids or Space Invaders.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique and innovative style, featuring hand-drawn animations on crumpled notebook paper, which adds a charming and creative touch to the game. Overall, users rate the graphics positively, highlighting their appeal in enhancing the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are very nice, making it a delightful wave-clearing game with new and innovative ideas.”
“Graphics: 8. What do you expect? It's hand-drawn on crumpled notebook paper and then animated!”
“The graphics are a mixed bag; it feels like they were hand-drawn on crumpled notebook paper and then animated.”
“The visuals lack polish and seem outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“The art style is inconsistent, with some elements looking great while others appear rushed and poorly designed.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated highly, with a score of 10, largely due to its permadeath mechanic, which offers players only one or two chances to succeed, enhancing the challenge and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“The replayability is outstanding; each playthrough feels fresh and offers new challenges.”
“With multiple endings and character choices, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“The permadeath mechanic adds a thrilling layer of tension, making each run feel unique and impactful.”
“Replayability is limited due to the permadeath mechanic; you only get one or maybe two chances if you have a shield.”
“Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
