- January 31, 2020
- Marcelo Barbosa
Skatemasta Tcheco
59%Game Brain Score
humor, replayability
gameplay, music
85% User Score 20 reviews
Platforms
About
Skatemasta Tcheco is a retro-style action/platform game with automatic scrolling levels that can be played in any order. Equipped with new deadly attacks, Tcheco skates through challenging stages with 8-bit inspired graphics and sounds. The game is easy to learn and offers simple gameplay that can be enjoyed with a Xinput gamepad or keyboard.







Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
- The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic 8-bit platformers with charming graphics and engaging gameplay.
- It offers a good balance of challenge and fun, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players.
- The humor and references throughout the game add a unique charm, especially for fans of the Tcheco character.
- The controls can be frustrating, particularly the dash attack being activated by double-tapping jump, leading to unintended deaths.
- Level design can feel unfair at times, with long stages and unavoidable deaths that require multiple retries.
- The game lacks accessibility options and achievements, which could enhance the overall experience.
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is initially simple but requires mastering various tricks to effectively navigate stages and defeat bosses. While the auto-scrolling mechanic adds a unique element, the minimal control scheme, limited to just two buttons, may detract from the overall experience for some players.
“But you don’t really need those to appreciate the setting and, most importantly, the gameplay.”
“The gameplay seems simple at first, but there are a lot of tricks you need to master to navigate the stages and reach the bosses.”
“This time around, Tcheco has the skate for the whole game, so his gameplay is auto-scrolling.”
“Regarding the gameplay itself, there is a criticism: the idea of reducing the game's controls to the bare minimum (2 buttons) may be an interesting experiment/challenge for the developer, but it adds no value to the product from the audience's perspective.”