Skeleton Boomerang

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Skeleton Boomerang is a single player action game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Skeleboom Project and was released on July 31, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In Skeleton Boomerang, play as a skeleton armed with a boomerang to defeat enemies and solve puzzles across various levels. Upgrade your character's abilities and weapons, and engage in battles with challenging bosses. With procedurally generated levels and permadeath, each playthrough offers a unique and challenging experience.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews

music74 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Skeleton Boomerang features an amazing soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience and is often highlighted as a standout element.
The game offers a unique and fun combo mechanic, allowing players to engage in skillful gameplay while navigating beautifully designed levels.
It is an incredibly satisfying platformer with a retro aesthetic, clever mechanics, and a good balance of challenge, especially in hard mode.

Some players find the difficulty spikes in later levels frustrating, with longer stages and fewer checkpoints leading to cheap deaths.
There are complaints about a lack of enemy variety and some bosses being repetitive, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game has been noted to have minor bugs and glitches, particularly after updates, which can affect gameplay.

music
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
34%
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The music in "Skeleton Boomerang" has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its exceptional quality and catchy tunes that enhance the gameplay experience. Composed by +tek, the soundtrack is described as a standout feature that elevates the game's atmosphere and keeps players engaged throughout. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a major draw for the game, often cited as a reason for players to purchase and enjoy it.
- “A fantastic action platformer with a cool combo mechanic and excellent music.”
- “This game just oozes with style from the sprite art to the music, all wrapped in an amazingly tight and satisfying yet challenging gameplay loop.”
- “The atmosphere, from the barrage of bone-related facts and jokes, to the phenomenal soundtrack, really makes this game special as well.”
- “Only thing this game has really got going for it is its soundtrack; other than that, it's piss easy and pretty boring.”
- “Maybe 2 songs are just kind of okay, but the quality in the chiptune is absolutely fantastic.”
- “This game has a phenomenal soundtrack; if you don't plan on playing this game, then at least consider getting acquainted with the soundtrack.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
7%
The gameplay of this action platformer is highly praised for its clever combo mechanics, unique stages, and enjoyable characters, all set to an outstanding soundtrack. Players appreciate the tight and satisfying gameplay loop, which offers a fun challenge, especially in hard mode, despite some levels feeling unfairly random. While the game is relatively short, its depth and variety in mechanics provide a rewarding experience for those willing to master them.
- “This game just oozes with style from the sprite art to the music, all wrapped in an amazingly tight and satisfying yet challenging gameplay loop, 10/10.”
- “The mechanics are clever, the stages and bosses are unique and fun, and the characters, while few, are also very enjoyable.”
- “And there are a lot of fun mechanics to discover, especially in hard mode, which basically makes the game an entirely new experience as it keeps the overall level setup, but adds new things to make parkouring more difficult.”
- “For a little indie platformer, it's not bad, but I wouldn't recommend it unless it's on sale and you don't mind annoying gameplay.”
- “Yes, at times there are levels and mechanics specific to hard mode that feel unfair due to randomness.”
- “If you don't fully grasp the concept and mechanics of the game, you aren't ready to progress.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro 16-bit style that many players appreciate, despite some noting that they appear dated. The art style and character designs are praised for their charm and animation, while recent updates have improved the overall visual experience with enhancements like widescreen support. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's nostalgic appeal and enjoyable gameplay.
- “I can see why people like this game, with its amazing soundtrack and nice 16-bit graphics.”
- “The art style is lovely with the hunter having charming little animations, and the music is so catchy it's one of the factors that got my attention to buy the game.”
- “The graphics look dated but ok.”
- “The graphics are so fine.”
- “I love the retro graphics and the character designs.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a lighthearted and clever sense of humor, highlighted by amusing signposts and quirky character designs, such as the "funny boomerang man." Players appreciate the witty dialogue and random humorous elements that enhance the overall experience, making it a delightful skeleton platformer.
- “The game has random signs you can read sometimes that say some pretty funny stuff.”
- “Even small things like all the dialogue through the signposts spread throughout the game are clever and funny.”
- “Funny skeleton platformer, with many different things to do, including time trials, hard mode, vampire hunter mode, and more.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as simple yet effective, complementing the overall gameplay without requiring extensive explanation. Players appreciate that the narrative serves its purpose without overshadowing the core gaming experience.
- “The actual game is incredible too; it even has a simple, but good, story to go along with it.”
- “The story is simple, because this game doesn't need much of an explanation for why you're doing what you're doing.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players highlight the impressive replayability of the game, noting that its extensive content and the integration of upgrades tied to accumulated scores encourage multiple playthroughs. This design not only motivates players to improve their scores but also enhances personal challenges, making each return feel rewarding.
- “The sheer amount of content and replayability in what seems like such a short game is staggering.”
- “It was smart of the game to tie your upgrades into your accumulated score in order to encourage this, and it creates its own replay value in two ways when you return somewhere both to bump towards and upgrade but also for your own standards.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its charm and challenge, enhanced by a clever mix of bone-related humor and an exceptional soundtrack, making it a standout experience.
- “This game oozes charm, challenge, and great atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere, from the barrage of bone-related facts and jokes to the phenomenal soundtrack, really makes this game special.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences a few rare, minor collision-related glitches, but these do not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, stability is generally good, allowing players to enjoy the experience without major interruptions.
- “There are a handful of rare, collision-related glitches in the revamped version, but these are fairly minor and not too game-breaking.”
- “Besides the glitches and bugs, this game is really cool and somewhat a rage platformer.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the retro graphics and character designs, suggesting that while the visual style is well-received, there may be limited commentary on the depth of character development itself.

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Skeleton Boomerang is a action game with horror and comedy themes.

Skeleton Boomerang is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 78 hours playing Skeleton Boomerang.

Skeleton Boomerang was released on July 31, 2017.

Skeleton Boomerang was developed by Skeleboom Project.

Skeleton Boomerang has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its stability.

Skeleton Boomerang is a single player game.

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