Serious Scramblers

In conclusion, Serious Scramblers was really fun in spots and gave a good glimpse into how this experience could be refined into an addictive time waster. Unfortunately, the slow lack of variety along with the lack of a vertical mode in a game screaming for it makes Serious Scramblers something that I can only really recommend if you’re into short and cheap experiences, rather than as an addictive arcade-like time chaser.

81%Game Brain Score

gameplay, humor

music, graphics

95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

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Serious Scramblers is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by chinykian and was released on November 11, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"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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gameplay9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Highly addictive gameplay with a simple control scheme that keeps players engaged.
Great pixel art and chiptune music that evoke a nostalgic arcade feel.
Offers a good variety of characters and an endless mode, providing replay value and a satisfying challenge.

The game can suffer from a lack of variety in levels and gameplay mechanics, leading to repetitive experiences.
A significant difficulty spike in later levels may frustrate players, especially those less skilled at precision platforming.
Limited options for controls and graphics settings may detract from the overall experience on PC.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay in "Serious Scramblers" is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, focusing on left-right movement and quick reflexes to navigate obstacles. Players appreciate the responsive controls and the challenge of mastering the game, which is enhanced by a variety of characters and a competitive leaderboard. While the gameplay is straightforward, it offers a compelling loop that keeps players engaged, making it a standout in its genre.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Sure, I love seeing how much coin I've raked 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 needed here.”
- “I haven’t unlocked all of the characters yet, but of those that I have unlocked, I haven’t felt like any of them significantly change the gameplay, but the slight variations are welcome.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The music in the game receives 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, despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness.
- “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%
37%
38%
The graphics are solid for a budget title, featuring colorful faux-CRT pixel art that evokes a nostalgic retro vibe. While the visuals are generally well-received, some users noted a lack of customization options for graphics settings. Overall, the art design effectively complements the game's aesthetic, though it may not leave a lasting impression.
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 further attempts to complete the game, as it feels overly punishing and time-consuming.
- “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; it feels like a chore rather than a fun challenge. I often find myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to progress.”
- “I enjoy the game, but the amount of grinding required to level up is frustrating. It takes away from the enjoyment and makes the experience feel tedious.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The atmosphere of the game effectively captures the nostalgic essence of 80s and 90s arcade gaming, creating a cozy environment that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the responsive controls, which further immerse them in this retro vibe.
- “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, providing 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, the latter mainly revolving around the difficulty spike and a lack of larger variety in assets.”
- “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.”

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Serious Scramblers is a casual platformer game.

Serious Scramblers is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Web Browser, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Serious Scramblers.

Serious Scramblers was released on November 11, 2019.

Serious Scramblers was developed by chinykian.

Serious Scramblers has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Serious Scramblers is a single player game.

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