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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.
62%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
replayability
93% User Score Based on 205 reviews
Critic Score 63%Based on 13 reviews

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About

In "Skelattack," play as Skully, an enchanted skeleton defender of the druid-inhabited dungeon, protecting it from human intruders seeking treasure. This charming metroidvania-style game offers puzzles, combat, and exploration, allowing you to uncover the dungeon's secrets and repel surface-dwellers in this unique, lighthearted adventure. Experience a captivating, fresh perspective on traditional dungeon-crawling experiences.

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Skelattack screenshot
Skelattack screenshot
Skelattack screenshot
Skelattack screenshot
Skelattack screenshot
Skelattack screenshot
Skelattack screenshot
Skelattack screenshot
Skelattack screenshot
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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews
story13 positive mentions

  • The game features a charming and unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • The platforming mechanics are engaging, providing a satisfying challenge with frequent checkpoints.
  • The story and character interactions are enjoyable, adding a humorous and heartfelt element to the gameplay.
  • The wall jump mechanic is clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it doesn't justify its price point.
  • There are numerous instant-death traps that can feel unfair, detracting from the enjoyment of the platforming.
  • story
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it heartfelt and engaging, while others criticize it for being predictable, short, and bogged down by excessive dialogue. Many appreciate the charming characters and unique premise, but some feel the narrative lacks depth and can be tedious, leading to a disinterest in the plot. Overall, while the story has its moments of charm and humor, it often struggles to maintain player engagement.

    • “The story is very heartfelt and takes some turns that I don't think I've seen before.”
    • “Love the story, it is challenging without being unfairly cruel, it is short but really fun and engaging, the characters are great, it has a bright and cheery art style, and I had a blast.”
    • “A fantastic story of a skeleton protecting his undead home with an adorable bat.”
    • “The downside of it... I think that on two different occasions, the dialogue of the characters seems interminable. Like at the end... I killed the last boss but don't ask me the end of the story because I was so bored of reading text.”
    • “You meet characters, talk for way too long, then get sent on a fetch quest which unlocks the path forward (at least in the first level, and from what I could see skimming a 3 1/2 hour playthrough on YouTube).”
    • “The story is relatively generic and predictable.”
  • gameplay
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by engaging platforming mechanics with tight controls that enhance navigation through challenging dungeon levels. However, it suffers from a limited variety of enemies and frustrating wall jump mechanics that detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and frustration. While some players find the gameplay rewarding once mastered, others criticize it for being uninteresting and poorly designed, particularly regarding certain core mechanics.

    • “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.”
    • “The game features tight and responsive controls that make navigating through the dungeon levels both challenging and satisfying.”
    • “While the environments are creative, the variety of enemies can feel somewhat limited after extended gameplay.”
    • “The wall jump mechanic is rough, admittedly, and it is beyond frustrating to control; it is one of the main core mechanics of the game.”
    • “I despise a singular mechanic that's core to the game so much I can't, in good conscience, give this game a positive review.”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, featuring beautifully rendered environments and whimsical character designs that evoke a hand-drawn aesthetic. However, some users noted inconsistencies in model quality and clunky controls that detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the visuals are generally considered a highlight, contributing to the game's appeal.

    • “This game boasts a charming and unique art style that combines whimsical character designs with beautifully rendered world environments.”
    • “The game has a beautiful hand-drawn art style which I absolutely love, and I like the way the animation is done for moves like swimming, swinging sword, running, wall jumping, etc.”
    • “Gorgeous art style, music, amusing dialogue, and some truly punishing platforming sections.”
    • “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
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its charm and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly noting its fitting cartoony Halloween vibes and jazzy elements. However, some players find the soundtrack repetitive and occasionally mismatched with the game's mood, which can detract from the overall experience. While the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, it is often overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and clunky controls.

    • “I realize this was made by a solo developer, and honestly the art is fantastic, and the soundtrack is fitting for the cartoony Halloween vibes.”
    • “The music is great and adds intensity to different levels.”
    • “Skelattack has a jazzy soundtrack that is full of charm.”
    • “Music is repetitive, gameplay uninteresting, story virtually nonexistent.”
    • “The constant insta-deaths, finicky platforming controls, monotonous soundtrack and clunky combat really tested my patience with its only saving grace being that you can finish it in a couple of hours.”
    • “The music’s decent, but to be honest, you’re too distracted to notice it much anyways.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers limited replayability, primarily through speedruns or self-imposed challenges, but lacks achievements and substantial content to encourage multiple playthroughs. With a playtime of only 3-4 hours, many reviewers suggest waiting for a sale if replay value is a priority, as it falls short compared to other games in the same price range.

    • “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 it to other games in that price range that last a lot longer and have great replay value.”
    • “This game doesn't have much replay value after it's done, except for lore, I guess.”
    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny story and engaging dialogue, particularly the hilarious interactions between the main characters, Skully and Imber. Players appreciate the witty writing and charming banter, which enhance the overall experience despite some criticisms of the 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!”
    • “Skelattack is a fun, funny, and beautiful game.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a charming and unique visual style that enhances character development through whimsical designs and beautifully rendered environments, contributing to a rich and immersive experience.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt story, which features unexpected twists that contribute to a unique and impactful narrative experience.

    • “The story is very heartfelt and takes some turns that I don't think I've seen before.”
    • “The characters' journeys are deeply moving, and I found myself emotionally invested in their struggles.”
    • “This game evokes a range of emotions, from joy to sadness, making the experience truly unforgettable.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its engaging visuals, dialogue, and music, creating a charming experience. However, some players feel that the controls could be improved to better complement the platforming and combat elements.

    • “The game's visuals, dialogue, music, and charm all combine to create a fantastic atmosphere, although the controls could be a bit tighter for the type of platforming and combat the game is aiming for.”

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4h Median play time
5h Average play time
4h Main story
5h Completionist
4-7h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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