Skelattack

Skelattack is an indie platformer filled with charm, thrusting you into a beautifully designed world. It's punishing and frustrating, yet it always gives you the tools to plot your success.

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Skelattack is a single-player platformer game with a fantastic story and great visuals. In this game, you play as Skully, a skeleton who must save the Underworld from an invasion of humans trying to kidnap the elder skeleton and steal the Blue Flame, the source of magic that keeps the Aftervale alive. Together with your bat friend Imber, you will jump, slash, and flap your way through the Underworld to stop them.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

story24 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Charming art style and humorous dialogue that adds personality to the characters and story.
Generous checkpoints make the game forgiving despite its difficulty, allowing players to retry sections quickly.
Unique movement mechanics and freedom of exploration provide a rewarding experience for players willing to experiment.

Clunky controls, particularly the wall-jumping mechanic, can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Frequent instant-death traps can feel unfair, especially when combined with imprecise hitboxes.
The game is short and lacks replay value, making the price feel steep for the content offered.

story
61 mentions
39 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of heartfelt moments and humor, featuring a skeleton and his bat friend in a unique twist on traditional narratives. While some players found the story engaging and fun, others criticized it as predictable and lacking depth, with dialogue that can feel overly lengthy. Overall, the story adds charm to the gameplay experience, though opinions vary on its execution and impact.
- “The story is very heartfelt and takes some turns that I don't think I've seen before.”
- “A fantastic story of a skeleton protecting his undead home with an adorable bat.”
- “The story is very nice and the dialogue between Skelly and his bat friend is hilarious.”
- “Music is repetitive, gameplay uninteresting, story virtually nonexistent.”
- “Then there's the story which is pretty bare bones and uninteresting.”
- “The story was okay, maybe somewhat predictable, but I still found myself disinterested and skipping dialogue boxes that lasted too long because I just wanted to play the game.”
gameplay
53 mentions
17 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the wall jump mechanic as awkward and counterintuitive, leading to frustration during navigation. While some appreciate the responsive controls and enjoyable challenges, others find the overall experience marred by repetitive music, uninteresting gameplay, and a lack of polish in core mechanics. Despite its charming art and characters, the game suffers from uneven pacing and design flaws that detract from its potential.
- “The gameplay is incredibly responsive and it just feels really good when jumping and dodging the various traps and enemies in the game, and it's just tough enough that you want to keep coming back to try and get that perfect run!”
- “The gameplay, while difficult, is very fun once you master it, though I think the development team went a little overboard with the instadeath spikes.”
- “[Charming characters and game world, enjoyable gameplay with clever skills and a variety of fun scenarios, rewarding secrets to uncover.]”
- “Terrible gameplay and level design.”
- “It is beyond frustrating to control, and it is one of the main core mechanics of the game.”
- “Music is repetitive, gameplay uninteresting, story virtually nonexistent.”
graphics
51 mentions
61 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn art style and cute animations, reminiscent of classic cartoons. However, some users noted inconsistencies in the art quality across different models and environments, leading to a mixed visual experience. Overall, while the visuals are engaging and colorful, the clunky controls detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The game has a beautiful hand-drawn art style which I absolutely love; I like the way the animation is done for moves like swimming, swinging sword, running, wall jumping, etc.”
- “The graphics are cool as it looks like a hand-drawn cartoon.”
- “It's lovely and has a really cool art style.”
- “The art style is not the same all the way through, so you will find some models that almost fit but not quite.”
- “Pretty visuals for a garbage game.”
- “Charming art style, but the controls are so damn clunky.”
music
20 mentions
50 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its charm and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly with its fitting Halloween vibes and jazzy elements. However, some players find it repetitive and occasionally mismatched with the game's mood, leading to a mixed overall impression. While the soundtrack contributes positively to the experience, it can be overshadowed by gameplay distractions and control issues.
- “The music is great and adds intensity to different levels.”
- “Skelattack has a jazzy soundtrack that is full of charm.”
- “The game's look, dialogue, music, and charm all combine for a great atmosphere.”
- “Music is repetitive, gameplay uninteresting, story virtually nonexistent.”
- “The music’s decent, but to be honest, you’re too distracted to notice it much anyways.”
- “This is only backed up by its music.”
replayability
12 mentions
17 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers limited replayability, primarily through speedruns or self-imposed challenges, but lacks achievements and substantial content to encourage multiple playthroughs. Many reviewers suggest that the short playtime of 3-4 hours does not justify the price, especially when compared to other games in the same price range that provide greater replay value. While some players may find value in exploring the lore, the consensus is that replayability is minimal.
- “There's some replayability, but it's mostly going to be in the form of speedruns or other self-imposed challenges outside the limitations of the game.”
- “I compare this to other games in that price range that last a lot longer and have great replay value.”
- “No achievements and very little replay value.”
- “There isn't a lot of replayability here, so if the price is too steep for you for the 3-4 hours of playtime you get, then wait for a sale, but it is certainly worth checking out.”
- “If you're looking for something with replay value, though, this isn't it.”
humor
9 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny story and engaging dialogue, particularly the witty banter between the main characters, Skully and Imber. Players appreciate the combination of charming visuals and comedic elements, which contribute to an overall lighthearted experience, despite some criticisms regarding controls.
- “The story is very nice and the dialogue between Skelly and his bat friend is hilarious.”
- “The game has hand-drawn visuals, amazing writing, and the humorous banter between main characters Skully and Imber is really good!”
- “Humorous dialogue and lovable characters keep things light.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartfelt narrative, featuring unique plot twists that evoke strong emotional responses from players.
- “The story is very heartfelt and takes some turns that I don't think I've seen before.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging visuals, dialogue, and music, which collectively create a charming experience. However, some players feel that the controls could be improved to better complement the platforming and combat elements.
- “The game's look, dialogue, music, and charm all combine for a great atmosphere, although the controls could stand to be a bit tighter for the type of platforming and combat the game is going for.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Skelattack is praised for its stability, running smoothly without any noticeable bugs or glitches.
- “What is tragic is that Skelattack runs very smoothly, and is devoid of bugs or glitches.”