Sketch Crawler

About

Sketch Crawler is a super-creative deck-building roguelike single player RPG game about the King of Cartoons who lost his kingdom in a wicked magic picture.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game offers unrivaled customization, allowing players to draw and animate their own assets, making for a unique and personal gaming experience.
It's a fun and creative sandbox that encourages artistic expression, making it especially enjoyable for those who love to draw.
The gameplay combines elements of dungeon crawling and deck building, providing a charming and whimsical atmosphere that keeps players engaged.

The game can be quite difficult, with a steep learning curve and some confusing mechanics that may frustrate new players.
There are issues with the audio editing and some controls that feel unintuitive, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks certain accessibility features, such as keybind customization, which may limit its appeal to a broader audience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay is praised for its unique deckbuilding mechanics and semi-turn-based system, allowing for strategic play at one's own pace. However, some players express frustration with the mobile-style waiting mechanic for card upgrades and find the gameplay occasionally confusing. Overall, while the game offers a charming experience with a focus on creativity and tactical combat, it still requires polishing and clearer guidance for new players.
- “I think this game has a very unique gameplay system.”
- “The semi-turn-based gameplay is wonderful, it lets you strategize and take your own pace.”
- “Absolutely love this game, it already has an extremely fun base shell and I'm still discovering new spells and items, as well as mechanics.”
- “My major issue with this game, and I mean super major, like if it's not fixed I cannot in good conscience support this game, is this mobile-game free-to-play style waiting mechanic on upgrading cards.”
- “Video games, especially computer games, should not have a waiting mechanic.”
- “90% of the gameplay is spent on drawing, but the RPG system is complicated enough to spend a lot of hours drawing cards.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and absurd elements, allowing players to express their creativity through drawing and engaging in silly antics. Users appreciate the blend of dungeon crawling with a lighthearted, comedic approach, often finding amusement in the repetitive cycle of drawing and dying. Overall, the game fosters a fun and entertaining atmosphere that encourages players to embrace their quirky sense of humor.
- “If you like making and experiencing silly stuff and have at least the ability to draw stick figures with funny faces, then this is the game for you.”
- “Great dungeon crawler that slowly gets infused with your little guys and idiosyncratic sense of humor.”
- “Very funny game where you can play with your creativity, change textures, and change enemies.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's graphics are praised for their unique and comedic style, allowing players to draw their own weapons and spells, which adds a fun and quirky element to the visuals. However, some users find the overall visual presentation to be confusing.
- “I love the ability to draw whatever you want and use it as a weapon or spell; it is very comedic and has beautiful visuals.”
- “This game has a unique and very cool concept where you can basically draw your own graphics and animations.”
- “10/10 fun quirky game where you can be the graphic designer for most of the game.”
- “Visuals are very confusing.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
Users express frustration over the presence of in-app purchases, questioning the developers' intentions regarding microtransactions and feeling that it may detract from the overall experience.
- “I noticed there are 'in-app purchases' mentioned on the Steam page.”
- “Do you plan on adding microtransactions, or do you just want to waste our time?”
- “I just saw on the Steam page that there are 'in-app purchases'.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is well-received, with players highlighting it as a strong point that enhances the overall experience.
- “The music in this game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay and sets the mood.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging throughout.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is in very early access, leading to some glitches, but the developers are actively addressing issues, which helps mitigate frustration among players.
- “The game is still in very early access, so don't get too upset about the glitches; the developers are quite active.”
- “Frequent crashes make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that severely impacted my gameplay experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be effective in progressing but often describe it as tedious, suggesting that while it serves a purpose, it can become monotonous over time.
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I appreciate the depth of the game, but the repetitive grinding makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the game has potential, the excessive grinding detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is described as fun and engaging, with a fresh and immersive quality that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for the story.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is praised for its balance of lightheartedness and serious themes, providing an engaging fantasy narrative that also serves as an educational experience in animation and game mechanics.
- “Play this game, even if you don't/can't complete it. It's a great education on animation, game mechanics, and pattern recognition, while being light-hearted yet maintaining the seriousness necessary for good fantasy storytelling.”