Skeletal Dance Party

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Skeletal Dance Party is an adventure game where you play as a necromancer named Reva, reanimating enemies to create the ultimate party. With physics-based telekinesis powers, you'll solve puzzles and battle against the Temple of Righteous Light, while inviting various monsters to your bash. The game emphasizes creativity, offering the ability to flip tables and manipulate your surroundings.

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Charming and whimsical gameplay with a cute story and lovable characters, including a fox girl witch.
Fun and engaging mechanics that allow players to control a horde of dancing skeletons, creating a lighthearted atmosphere.
Great voice acting and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for casual play.

Frustrating AI and pathfinding issues, with skeletons often getting stuck on objects or each other, leading to gameplay interruptions.
Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, especially with camera movement and cursor visibility, making it difficult for new players to navigate.
Repetitive level design and lack of variety in environments can lead to monotony, diminishing long-term engagement with the game.

music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
66%
13%
The game's music is widely praised for its upbeat and energetic soundtrack, which enhances the playful atmosphere and complements the whimsical story. Many players find the music addictive and delightful, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment, although some note that it can become repetitive after extended play. Overall, the lively tunes create a charming backdrop for the game's quirky mechanics and visuals, making it a standout feature for fans of the genre.
- “Suddenly, his lair is transformed into a neon-lit dance floor pulsing with Jake Kaufman's energetic soundtrack.”
- “Funnybones' theme is probably the best piece of game music I've heard all year; it's so addicting.”
- “Great fun, super charming, and really great soundtrack.”
- “The music is alright to begin with, but after about six hours of gameplay it also got rather repetitive.”
- “Music is fine if you like that type of rave music; if you don't, then you'll probably not like it as much, and at first, the music is all I was able to hear and was barely able to hear sound effects of attacks and whatnot.”
- “By that stage, the dungeons may start to feel a bit repetitive (as there aren't any variations in the block designs, nor even the colorations), although the music and voice-acted storyline easily keeps things interesting for that long.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The game's story is described as short, light-hearted, and filled with humorous dialogue, making it enjoyable despite its simplicity. Players appreciate the excellent voice acting and comedic elements, although some find the narrative thin and the side quests somewhat repetitive. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, encouraging exploration and engagement with the characters.
- “The story itself is decent enough, and I genuinely wanted to hear the outlandish dialogue between the characters.”
- “Excellent voice acting and a nicely written story.”
- “Love the style, the comedy, and the story.”
- “The story is short and sweet.”
- “While character specific side quests have different themes, they sound reminiscent to the main theme.”
- “The game itself isn't anything too difficult, but has a story campaign you play through.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious physics, witty dialogue, and catchy music that enhance the lighthearted experience. The funny dances of characters and enemies, along with a plethora of jokes, contribute to a consistently entertaining atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully combines cute art and engaging voice acting to create a charmingly comedic adventure.
- “This is a hilarious cute little gem with great music, cute art style, lovely voice acting, witty (and pun-y) dialogue, and absolutely hilarious physics.”
- “I played this for 2 hours (at the time of this review) and was laughing the entire time basically!”
- “The game has great voice acting, funny lines, and just a daft feel to it that manages to not be at all frustrating or feel unfair in combat.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay is characterized by its charming aesthetics and fast-paced mechanics, allowing players to recruit defeated foes as skeletons to aid in battles. However, it suffers from poor AI and repetitive elements, making it more suitable for casual play rather than deep engagement. While the controls may require some adjustment, the overall experience is enjoyable for those seeking a light-hearted, action-oriented game.
- “Some good things to come out of this is that there's definitely a lot of charm and love put into this game and its characters, and the mechanic of recruiting your killed foes as skeletons to kill more foes and turn them into more skeletons was really cool. I especially liked that I could have more of them later down the line.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and simple, with battles generally playing out as 'rush in the skeletons while Reva sits back and revives defeated enemies'.”
- “But it's apparent that there's an RPG with different damage types, armor, AoE effects, and more in case you're looking for deeper RPG/squadron gameplay, as you command individual minions and control their weapons/armor.”
- “It's a charming game, but flawed by terrible AI and gameplay issues.”
- “Overall, this game is a fun casual game if you want to kill some people, party, and not worry about the actual gameplay too much.”
- “The art styles and overall gameplay really aren't outweighed enough by what good this game does, unfortunately, and I'd be hard-pressed to find anyone else who'd be into this game.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with players appreciating the cute art style and quirky character designs, but criticizing the inconsistent blending of 3D pixel art and high-definition elements. Many users report performance issues, requiring them to lower graphics settings to achieve playable frame rates, while also noting repetitive level designs and overly dark visuals due to excessive post-processing effects. Overall, while the game has charming artistic elements, its graphical execution leaves much to be desired.
- “I love the art style, the cute characters, and the quirky idea.”
- “This is a hilarious cute little gem with great music, cute art style, lovely voice acting, witty (and pun-y) dialogue, and absolutely hilarious physics.”
- “With an RX 7900 XT, I could only get decent frame rates with graphics on very low, no post-processing, and a resolution of 1080p.”
- “The clashing art styles of 3D pixel graphics and high-definition artistic UI feel awfully strange, and the voice acting doesn't really improve with that.”
- “I actually had to reduce the graphics because at full, the game has way too many post-processing effects that increase the shadows and make the game way too dark. I had to remove all of that to actually be able to get a good look at the surroundings.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and uplifting, as they embark on a wholesome journey with Reva that emphasizes joy and self-expression through dance rather than traditional power dynamics.
- “Join Reva on a wholesome adventure where instead of ruling the world, you’re ruling the dance floor.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally express disappointment with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that there are no achievements tied to grinding, which diminishes the motivation to engage in repetitive tasks. This lack of reward for grinding may lead to a less satisfying gameplay experience.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”

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2h Median play time

2h Average play time

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