Serious Scramblers

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"Serious Scramblers" is a fast-paced, action-packed game that combines racing and shooting elements. Players control customizable aircrafts and compete in high-speed races while battling against opponents with a variety of weapons. With multiple game modes, arenas, and upgrades to unlock, "Serious Scramblers" offers a thrilling and competitive experience for players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Highly addictive gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
Simple yet enjoyable mechanics with a good difficulty curve and a variety of unlockable characters.
Great retro pixel art and chiptune music that enhance the overall arcade experience.

Significant difficulty spike in later levels can be frustrating for players.
Limited variety in gameplay mechanics and level design, making it feel simplistic.
Soundtrack can become repetitive and grating over time.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The gameplay in "Serious Scramblers" is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, focusing on left and right movement, jumping, and dodging obstacles, which create a satisfying experience. While the controls are responsive and the challenges are engaging, some players feel that the character variations do not significantly alter the gameplay. Overall, the game offers quick bursts of challenging fun, enhanced by a fitting audio backdrop.
- “The unique gameplay style makes it the best in its genre, and with different characters and a furious leaderboard, this game will make you addicted and go nuts.”
- “The puzzles are tight, the design elements minimal, the gameplay challenging without being difficult (at least until the last handful of levels), and the controls are very responsive.”
- “The gameplay is simple but hard to master; you move left or right and try to fall fast enough so you don't get crushed while dodging obstacles.”
- “Sure, I love seeing how much coin I've raked in so far this level, and the distance is crucial to deciding whether you'd like to use a 'continue' or not, but why hide spikes, platforms, and other crucial gameplay elements behind them?”
- “The game mechanics just require you to move left and right; not much brain work is needed here.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the catchy chiptune soundtrack and its fitting retro vibe, others find it repetitive and grating over time. The audio complements the fast-paced gameplay well, but there are calls for more variety and options to enhance the experience. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for many, evoking nostalgia and enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- “Apart from the gameplay, the music and audio is a highlight.”
- “Music-wise, absolutely catchy and melodic.”
- “You have all the retro platformer sound effects along with a very addictive chiptune soundtrack that will quickly find yourself subconsciously humming as you play.”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects can be quite grating.”
- “The sole music track during levels is really noisy and gets repetitive quickly (can be turned off), and I would like more variety in modes.”
- “You can change music and sound effects levels, but there aren’t any graphics or controls options available.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The graphics are praised for their solid retro pixel art design, which effectively captures a nostalgic vibe, especially considering the game's low price point. While the visuals are colorful and engaging, some users noted a lack of customization options for graphics settings. Overall, the art style and sound design complement each other, creating a memorable experience despite the simplicity.
- “First the retro vibe and simple graphics are already mesmerizing.”
- “Love the retro feel of the art style, and the music is pretty catchy as well.”
- “The faux-CRT pixel graphics are decently colorful, and the sound design gets the job done, just not in a memorable way.”
- “You can change music and sound effects levels, but there aren’t any graphics or controls options available.”
- “The visuals and art design are solid for a $2 game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The atmosphere of the game evokes a nostalgic feeling reminiscent of 80s and 90s arcade experiences, characterized by a cozy environment and responsive, simple controls.
- “The atmosphere is very much one of being back in the 80s and 90s, playing a game in the arcades.”
- “The game atmosphere is very cozy, and the simple controls feel very responsive.”
- “The atmosphere is very much one of being back in the 80s and 90s playing a game in the arcades.”
- “The game atmosphere is very cozy and the simple controls feel very responsive.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as a refreshing element that enhances the 2-3 hour precision platformer experience, featuring amusing moments despite some shortcomings, such as a difficulty spike and limited asset variety. Overall, players find it to be a simple yet entertaining arcade game.
- “It is a refreshing 2-3 hour precision platformer experience with its funny moments and shortcomings.”
- “Such a simple and funny arcade game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features an endless mode that significantly enhances its replayability, offering players ample opportunities for continued engagement and enjoyment.
- “It also has an endless mode that gives it a ton of replay value.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a minimalist approach to storytelling, focusing solely on the gameplay experience of a ninja navigating through a series of platforms in a deep cave, without any narrative distractions.
- “With no story to clutter the proceedings, you are simply a ninja descending a series of platforms into a nigh-bottomless cave.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly due to the requirement to restart the entire level after dying in a boss fight, which can lead to a tedious cycle of grinding for coins to continue. This mechanic discourages progression and can diminish overall enjoyment.
- “I reached the last level and the boss, but I probably won't beat the game because if you die during the boss fight, you have to restart the entire level unless you have coins to continue. By then, I ran out of coins and didn't feel like grinding more for another attempt.”
- “The grinding in this game is excessive and feels more like a chore than a fun challenge. It really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I find the grinding to be tedious and repetitive. It takes away from the enjoyment of the game and makes progress feel like a slog.”