Skala

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Skala is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Gustav Almström and was released on October 4, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Skala is a puzzle game about changing the scale of the world.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Innovative and unique puzzle mechanic involving scaling objects and the player character, providing creative and challenging gameplay.
Well-designed puzzles with a good difficulty curve that gradually introduce and vary concepts, offering rewarding problem-solving experiences.
Minimalistic and charming presentation with a relaxing soundtrack that complements the gameplay without distractions.

Controls can feel janky, imprecise, and frustrating, especially when trying to maneuver scaled objects accurately.
Mechanics involving shrinking objects to invisibility make puzzles difficult and unintuitive, leading to trial-and-error or guessing.
Lack of an undo feature and save points causes repeated restarts and backtracking, increasing frustration during challenging levels.

gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
62%
8%
The gameplay features a unique and innovative scaling mechanic that challenges players with creative puzzle-solving, though it can feel confusing and unintuitive at times. While the puzzles become increasingly intricate and rewarding, issues like imprecise controls, frustrating blind maneuvering of invisible objects, and a steep learning curve may detract from the overall experience. Nevertheless, the game is praised for its fresh, well-designed levels and inventive use of simple mechanics.
- “The game is mostly pretty fun, with an interesting central mechanic and interesting twists on that mechanic, such as objects that can only be scaled when they're in a certain space or spaces that prevent objects from scaling.”
- “I enjoyed it, challenging and diversified, slowly learn the intricacies of the mechanics, always new sections keeping it fresh.”
- “The simple mechanics are used in complex ways to solve puzzles that seem easy but will drive you crazy.”
- “The mechanics are confusing and not clear enough.”
- “The controls are jittery and imprecise and there's a mechanic where you scale something so small it's invisible and able to pass through walls which is neat except that it forces you to pilot blocks blindly and those blocks also have incredibly random speeds.”
- “After reading the discussions to find out the later levels are just this same mechanic but in more finicky scenarios, I lost all motivation to keep going.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Graphics are simple and barebones, resembling programmer art with easily discernible visuals; while not highly detailed, they complement the game's relaxing atmosphere and soundtrack.
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game is generally relaxing and complements the visuals well, but some users found its absence during certain segments frustrating. Additionally, the sound design occasionally adds to puzzle difficulty in an unintended way.
- “It's a very frustrating part of an otherwise well-made game, with easily discernible visuals and a relaxing soundtrack.”
- “However, I was not a fan of the sheer lack of music, nor of the fact that in some of the harder puzzles, part of the difficulty came 'from the UI' in a way, without spoilers.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is lighthearted and quirky, with amusing visual effects and puzzle solutions that often provoke laughter. Players enjoy the comedic charm, though some find certain puzzles confusing yet still entertaining.
- “Finally, this game has a certain comedy to it; the mere act of scaling PNGs produces hilarious results on their own, and the joy of puzzle solving and some of the solutions are themselves sources of laughter.”
- “Funny cube man go stretch haha.”
- “Too tricky, funny for me to finish because I don't know how to get through the weird door.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game lacks a story, with no narrative elements included.
- “No story”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is considered tedious, especially in the late-game due to slow overworld travel, and players often feel the need for extra lives or resources to manage it effectively.
- “Tedious late-game overworld travel doesn't help.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability with a cool concept and a large variety of engaging levels, allowing players to revisit and enjoy challenges without feeling repetitive.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some programmer glitches that suggest a lack of polish, but its overall stability is sufficient to provide an enjoyable and immersive experience. Despite minor technical flaws, it maintains a smooth and engaging ride throughout.