- December 3, 2019
- UmaikiGames
Skellboy
Skellboy skews a little too far towards skin and bones to be great despite some meaty moments.
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"Skellboy" is a single-player platformer game with excellent graphics, where you play as Skippy, an ancient hero resurrected in a skeletal form. Explore the beautifully rendered Cubold Kingdom, swap out body parts to gain new abilities, and wield various weapons to defeat the magician's minions in this action-packed RPG. The interconnected world offers an expansive single-player experience, with unique enemies and challenging bosses to vanquish the evil magician.
- The game features charming aesthetics, a fantastic soundtrack, and engaging exploration that many players find enjoyable.
- The body part swapping mechanic adds a unique layer to gameplay, allowing for diverse strategies and customization.
- Players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the game, comparing it favorably to classic titles like Zelda and Paper Mario.
- Many players find the gameplay tedious due to slow movement speed, constant respawning enemies, and a lack of clear navigation tools like a map or quest log.
- The game suffers from glitches that can hinder progress, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Combat can feel repetitive and unexciting, with some players expressing disappointment in the overall difficulty and engagement of battles.
- graphics16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their originality and charm, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful 2.5D visuals and appealing art style reminiscent of titles like Dark Souls and Shovel Knight. While the aesthetics and sound design receive accolades, some players feel that the overall gameplay experience does not match the visual appeal, leading to mixed feelings about the game's enjoyment. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and appeal.
“Terrific 2.5D visuals, a fantastic OST, and enticing exploration all make this a resounding recommendation if this sounds like your style.”
“Also, the art style is just gorgeous!”
“This game has a great art style, a lot of charm, an interesting world with interesting levels and bosses, and lovely sound design.”
“I bought it because of cute graphics but immediately regret it after playing for 1 hour.”
“Some people will like the graphics, the aesthetics, but the gameplay fell flat for me.”
“The only thing this game has going for it is its cutesy graphics and its bumpin old timey retro music that plays on a loop so much it'll drive you mad.”
A little bit boneheaded --- Skellboy review
Skellboy is a lovely looking game with an addictive soundtrack and lighthearted story. However, its main gameplay loop is unremarkable, and there isn’t much to differentiate itself from the competition.
50%Skellboy Refractured review — Gonna end up a big ol’ pile of them bones
Skellboy is an entertaining, brisk adventure. The general mechanics are solid, and it's hard not to like switching out body parts, even if the combat could use more immediacy. Fans of action-adventure games and 2D pixel art will likely have a good time.
70%Skellboy Review – Pure indie goodness dressed with charm
In short, Skellboy is a game that served as a brilliant throwback to an era of gaming I simply missed. It’s bright, colourful and oozing with an endless amount of charm. Anyone that is a fan of classic Nintendo RPGs like Paper Mario or Super Mario 64 should definitely add this to your Switch library. Get slashing and get adventuring, folks!
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