Skedaddle
- June 17, 2016
- plaiko
Get on SteamLearn how to successfully run while making qua-zillion mistakes. Run through 10 procedurally generated chapters. Die a lot. Buy upgrades. Unlock 5 characters with special abilities. Most importantly: keep your fingers healthy.
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Reviews
- Catchy music and adorable art style enhance the overall experience.
- The game is addictive and offers a fun, challenging gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master.
- Customizable controls allow players to tailor their experience, and the retro atmosphere is appealing.
- The clunky control scheme and requirement to tap buttons at a specific speed can lead to frustration and loss of progress.
- Players often find themselves stuck on early levels, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.
- The game lacks depth and feels like a shallow runner, with many players expressing disappointment over the repetitive nature and lack of innovation.
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and enjoyable, complementing the adorable art style. While some reviewers note that the gameplay may be simplistic, the retro-inspired soundtrack adds a charming touch that enhances the overall experience.
“Catchy music.”
“Really enjoy the blend of retro art styles and music.”
“Great music.”
“The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's theme.”
“I found the music to be annoying and distracting rather than enjoyable.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing blend of retro art styles and music, contributing to a unique aesthetic. However, some users report issues with unstable frame rates, even on less demanding visuals.
“I really enjoy the blend of retro art styles and music.”
“Great art style.”
“The frame rate is also very unstable (Intel HD4000, I know, but the visuals aren't extremely demanding either).”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by mechanics that are easy to learn yet challenging to master, providing an engaging experience that users generally describe as great.
“Great gameplay.”
“The mechanics are easy to learn, but hard to master.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story revolves around an intriguing astronaut on a final mission, which encourages replayability. While initially disappointing, players discover that unlocking characters through scores and level progression enhances the overall experience.
“The intriguing story of an astronaut and his final target keeps us coming back to play again and again.”
“At first, I was a little disappointed, but later I discovered that scores and level progression unlock characters that help us complete the mission.”
“The story of an astronaut and his final target intrigued us, making us want to play again and again.”
“I was a bit disappointed at first, but later I found out that scores and passing levels unlock characters that help us complete the mission.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it extremely funny and joyful, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“Extremely funny and joyful runner!”
“The humor in this game had me laughing out loud!”
“I love how the witty dialogue keeps the gameplay light and entertaining!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally regarded as good, contributing positively to the overall experience.
