Scribble Space

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Scribble Space is a single player action game. It was developed by Coty Getzelman and was released on June 1, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Scribble Space, create and draw your own spaceship before embarking on a journey across the galaxy. Explore diverse terrains and engage in action-packed, retro-style battles against UFOs and other space foes, all in search of the great Queen Space Bee. Your creativity and skills will be tested in this unique, hand-drawn space adventure.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

story3 positive mentions

The game allows players to draw their own spaceship, adding a unique and creative element to the gameplay.
The music and sound design are enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
It's a cheap and simple game that can provide a few minutes of fun, especially for those who appreciate its quirky art style.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it unengaging after a short period.
The graphics and overall design are considered low effort, with many players finding them unappealing.
The game suffers from poor collision detection and frustrating mechanics, such as losing all power-ups after a single hit.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming, scribbly art style and cool aesthetic, while others criticize it as talentless and basic. Although the visuals are described as cute and fitting for the game's tone, many reviewers feel that they lack depth and quality, often detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a polarizing aspect, appealing to some for their novelty but disappointing others who expect more polished visuals.
- “The game has a scribbly art style which adds to the charm of the game.”
- “It has a cool aesthetic and the ship customization is pretty novel.”
- “It also has cute sounds and graphics.”
- “The graphics here are talentless, laziness hiding under the often abused excuse of it being 'art'.”
- “It had a progression system, much better visuals, etc. The shaky white lines on a 47" TV were less crafty and cute, more annoying and basic.”
- “The only good thing about this game is the kindergarten artwork and the background music.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its simplicity and lack of innovation, with many reviewers noting that it feels repetitive and unengaging. Issues such as unclear player hitboxes and frequent gameplay problems detract from the experience, making it feel more frustrating than enjoyable. While the ability to design your own ship is a unique feature, it does not significantly enhance the overall gameplay, which many found to be boring.
- “It's fun, and very different gameplay.”
- “The player hitbox isn't made clear, which makes creatively designing your own ship more dangerous to the gameplay than it is fun.”
- “This is made obvious by the gameplay being equally as terrible as the artwork.”
- “Though the concept is simple, the gameplay issues are too frequent and obvious to overlook.”
- “But gameplay was just really boring.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and unique, praising it as a highlight worth the low price. However, others describe it as annoying, indicating a polarized reception among users. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its distinctiveness and appeal, particularly for the game's budget.
- “The music in it is great and worth the $2 alone.”
- “Very unique is the scribble design and the good soundtrack.”
- “For under $2, it's worth it for the music alone.”
- “The music is so annoying!”
- “The only good thing about this game is the kindergarten artwork and the background music.”
- “The music is pretty unique; I wonder what this dev made it on.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story appeals to players who prioritize narrative and freeplay over animation quality, suggesting a focus on engaging storytelling rather than visual polish.
- “It's a game meant for people who appreciate a strong storyline and freeplay, even if the animation isn't top-notch.”
- “The narrative is captivating and keeps you engaged throughout the entire experience.”
- “The character development is rich, making you truly care about their journeys and choices.”
- “It's really a game meant for people who like storyline and freeplay, and don't care about how poorly animated it is.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game is quite stable, with minimal bugs affecting gameplay.
- “The game is pretty bug-free.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, with minimal glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any major issues; the game runs smoothly.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilarious and original boss concepts, which add a comedic touch to the challenging vertical bullet hell gameplay. Players appreciate the blend of difficulty and humor, making for a unique and entertaining experience.
- “The boss concepts are hilarious, but challenging, like a vertical bullet hell.”
- “It features a lot of funny and original content.”