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Scribble Ships

85%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
music, gameplay
95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

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"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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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Charming and colorful graphics with a fun, light-hearted atmosphere that appeals to both adults and children.
  • Easy to pick up and play, making it highly addictive and enjoyable for casual gaming sessions.
  • The ability to create custom ships adds a unique and personal touch to the gameplay experience.
  • Gameplay can feel unbalanced, with certain ships being significantly slower and less effective against bosses.
  • Lacks depth and variety in gameplay mechanics, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness over time.
  • Technical issues such as crashes and unclear power-up mechanics can detract from the overall experience.
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as a light, blippy, and bubbly soundtrack that evokes feelings of happiness and relaxation, prompting players to dance and enjoy the experience. With a consistent rating of 8, it complements the game's art and controls effectively, enhancing the overall atmosphere.

    • “The controls are simple, and the art and music are great.”
    • “The soundtrack is light, blippy, and bubbly. Even though I usually prefer darker themes, I can't help but wiggle and dance a little to the overwhelmingly happy music.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Sound: 8. It is a light, blippy, and bubbly soundtrack, and though I reside on the dark side of the spectrum, I can't help but wiggle and dance just a little bit from the overflowing and overwhelmingly happy music.”
    • “Sound: 8. It is a light, blippy, and bubbly soundtrack, and though I reside on the dark side of the spectrum, I can't help but wiggle and dance just a little bit from the overflowing and overwhelmingly happy music.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a slow start that quickly transitions into a fast-paced experience, particularly after encountering challenging bosses like the Leviathan. While it may not be overwhelmingly fast, it effectively creates an anxiety-inducing atmosphere reminiscent of classic top-down shooters like Asteroids and Space Invaders. Overall, players have rated the gameplay highly, indicating a strong engagement despite its initial pacing.

    • “Gameplay: 9. This is a top-down shooter like Asteroids or Space Invaders.”
    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay is very odd; it starts mind-numbingly slow and then becomes very fast-paced.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their unique hand-drawn style, resembling animations on crumpled notebook paper, which adds a creative touch to the game. Overall, users rate the graphics positively, highlighting their appeal and innovation.

    • “The graphics are very nice, and it's a 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!”
    • “Graphics: 8 - What do you expect? It's hand-drawn on crumpled notebook paper and then animated!”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a high level of replayability, primarily due to its permadeath mechanic, which offers players only one or two chances to succeed, enhancing the challenge and encouraging multiple playthroughs.

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