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Skeleton Runner is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by VS Resolution and was released on December 3, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Story:2.5 platformer game where player character is skeleton character. 9 different levels where player need solve different puzzles and make accurate jumps to reach star which is end of every level. Falling from a height kills player.Features:- 9 levels - Skeleton character - Puzzles - Falling damage - Steam achievements

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67%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
character development1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • Simple and accessible platforming mechanics focusing on timing and precision.
  • Minimalist presentation with clear visuals that emphasize gameplay clarity over complexity.
  • Short levels suitable for quick play sessions with a gradual increase in difficulty.
  • Very limited content and replay value due to few levels and lack of additional features.
  • Technical issues including unpredictable fall damage, inconsistent wall-jumping mechanics, and lack of control customization.
  • Accusations of being an unethical asset flip with low production quality and poor community reception.
  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers on traditional platforming mechanics that emphasize timing and precision, with instant loss upon falling adding tension to each jump. Featuring a simple 2.5D style and minimalistic design, the game offers a brief but focused experience with gradual difficulty progression, prioritizing mechanical skill over complexity. While accessible and straightforward, its limited content may reduce long-term appeal.

    • “At its core, the gameplay revolves around traditional platforming mechanics that prioritize timing and accuracy.”
    • “Because falling from the platforms usually results in an instant loss, the tension of each jump becomes the main driving force behind the gameplay.”
    • “While the mechanics remain straightforward throughout the game, the layout of each level provides small variations in challenge.”
    • “With only a handful of levels and a single core mechanic, the experience is relatively brief.”
    • “Its straightforward design and accessible mechanics make it easy to pick up, though its limited content prevents it from leaving a lasting impact.”
    • “These rewards encourage players to finish the game and track their accomplishments, though they do not significantly expand the gameplay itself.”
  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game's story received mixed feedback, with some praising its rich character development, while others noted a lack of narrative focus or even no story at all, emphasizing gameplay and puzzles instead. Overall, the storytelling was not a primary appeal for many players.

    • “This game has a rich and complex story, flowing with character development.”
    • “Rather than presenting a story-driven adventure, the experience focuses almost entirely on gameplay fundamentals.”
    • “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
    • “No story so far and just minor logic puzzles.”
  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization approach is heavily criticized for being unethical, involving plagiarism and uncredited use of assets, resulting in perceptions of the game as a low-quality cash grab. Users highlight a pattern of exploitative practices by the developers to profit cheaply at the expense of original creators.

    • “It's important to also note the developers didn't credit any of the artists and actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab shovelware.”
    • “Mixtor/tero lunkka has shown a repeated pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, through this account or closely linked alternate accounts.”
  • graphics

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are simple and lack intricate detail, but their clean design effectively keeps the player's attention on the platforming gameplay rather than visual effects.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is minimalistic and functional, with the soundscape designed more for gameplay utility than for creating a deep or dramatic mood.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability due to the lack of alternate routes, collectibles, and advanced movement options, resulting in a relatively straightforward experience with little incentive for repeated playthroughs.

    • “The absence of features such as alternate routes, collectibles, or advanced movement abilities means that replay value remains fairly limited.”
  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features rich and complex character development that enhances its engaging story.

    • “This game has a rich and complex story, flowing with character development.”
  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is perceived as dark and controversial, with some users finding it unethical rather than genuinely funny due to its association with scam-like elements.

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Skeleton Runner is a casual platformer game. Common tags for Skeleton Runner include indie, precision platformer, 2d, linear, 2.5d and others.

Skeleton Runner is available on PC and Windows.

Skeleton Runner was released on December 3, 2022.

Skeleton Runner was developed by VS Resolution.

Skeleton Runner has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Skeleton Runner for its character development but disliked it for its gameplay.

Skeleton Runner is a single player game.

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