Sketchy's Contract

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Sketchy's Contract is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Dimensionless Games and was released on April 9, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Sketchy's Contract is a co-op horror looting game set in outer space, where players must complete contracts for the mysterious "Sketchy." Gameplay involves exploring exotic planets, fighting alien lifeforms, and managing suit oxygen and battery life. Each night, players must vote to determine if they will stay overnight on the planet, adding a layer of survival horror to the experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,142 reviews

gameplay54 positive mentions

stability58 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience, especially when played with friends, with a mix of combat and exploration mechanics.
The graphics and environments are visually appealing, providing a unique atmosphere that enhances gameplay.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates and bug fixes, showing a commitment to improving the game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
The difficulty can be punishing, especially for solo players, as enemies deal significant damage and can be hard to evade.
Some players feel that the game lacks depth and variety compared to similar titles, making it feel repetitive over time.

gameplay
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Sketchy's Contract" is engaging and offers a high-risk, high-reward experience, appealing to players who enjoy cooperative play with RPG mechanics. While it shares similarities with "Lethal Company," it introduces unique twists and a more forgiving learning curve, though some mechanics feel clunky and the game can be buggy. Overall, players appreciate the immersive graphics, innovative gameplay loop, and the potential for future updates to enhance the experience.
- “The game's stunning graphics and realistic sound effects create an immersive experience, while its complex mechanics and escalating difficulty keep you hooked.”
- “Sketchy's contract takes the three-day contract gameplay loop present in Lethal Company and makes it less frustrating, more fun, and more rewarding to play overall, with a developer who has been extremely prompt in responding to feedback from players.”
- “The gameplay has been smooth, the detail in the environment and content is awe-inspiring, the mechanics are simple and easy to understand, and most importantly, the community is pretty wholesome.”
- “Game concepts are good (it is like Lethal Company) but it's still buggy and some of the communications are still a bit bugged too. Please maybe fix and improve the mechanics of the game; the maps are too vast, and I often get lost in the game. Maybe add a map and a timer so I can see the details.”
- “The issue is that almost every single mechanic in the game feels clunky. Even at the beginning, I routed to a planet after failing to find the 'tablet' the game mentions.”
- “There's just an overall lack of variety in the game that, if changed properly, could make this game be on par, dare I say better than Lethal Company in terms of the core gameplay.”
graphics
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals, vibrant colors, and detailed environments, often being compared favorably to those of similar titles like "Lethal Company." While many players appreciate the immersive art style and smooth performance, some have noted occasional graphical glitches and a lack of polish. Overall, the game is recognized for its superior graphics and aesthetic appeal, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.
- “The art style of this game is so beautiful and the creatures in this game are so terrifying.”
- “With realistic graphics, dynamic weather conditions, and destructible environments, every match offers a unique experience.”
- “The game's stunning graphics and realistic sound effects create an immersive experience, while its complex mechanics and escalating difficulty keep you hooked.”
- “Like any other coop game, it's obviously fun with friends, but I would say the lack of polish graphically and the physics should make this a hard pass unless 5 other people are trying to convince you to get it.”
- “- Graphical glitches and bugs: missing textures, T-pose enemies, holes in the landscape.”
- “Played the game a little with some friends. Honestly, the idea of this being Lethal Company but with better graphics is such a bad take. I didn't really enjoy it either; it just felt like the people behind it grabbed a bunch of space assets and threw them onto the game. It doesn't really have an art style, and I couldn't tell what was an enemy or not at some points.”
stability
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many describing it as "buggy" and "unfinished." Common issues include graphical glitches, broken lobbies, and frequent crashes, which detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the game's potential and charm despite its flaws, the consensus is that it requires substantial improvements to reach a playable state.
- “This game is broken; it does not add items up and glitches numbers. It has a nice concept but is broken and unplayable.”
- “The game has great potential, but man, it's so buggy that it makes it really frustrating to play sometimes.”
- “It's pretty crusty right now; broken lobbies and frequent crashes make most of my 5 hours of playtime troubleshooting.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and engaging, particularly in multiplayer settings where unexpected events lead to comedic moments. Many appreciate the blend of humor and horror, noting that the game's glitches and varied gameplay contribute to its comedic appeal. However, some users feel that the humor can become repetitive over time, and certain cinematic moments that enhance the comedic experience are missing.
- “Really enjoying what this game is so far, I love the aesthetic and humor.”
- “The humor is great and I come back for every single update.”
- “Let's start off by saying that it's absolutely hilarious, affordable, and is more in-depth compared to most other lethal-like titles.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with multiple reviewers rating it a 0/10 and stating that there is no discernible narrative beyond basic mission objectives. Players express a desire for a more engaging quest system that could enhance the gameplay experience, as the current missions feel repetitive and lack depth. Overall, the focus seems to be on gameplay mechanics rather than a compelling story.
- “Amazing game, graphics are stunning, gameplay is innovative, missions after missions can take place on the same moon over and over again but the outcome of every single individual mission is different, better than Lethal Company in multiple ways. I recommend this game for every Lethal Company enjoyer.”
- “It would be great if that level cap increased later on to have more challenges in each mission and to be able to earn more money.”
- “Story: 0/10 (I just don't know if there is one other than quota)”
- “☑ no story”
- “---{ story }---”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Sketchy's Contract is described as a mix of beautiful graphics and chilling vibes, creating moments of excitement and creepiness, particularly in its unique space setting. However, some players feel the game can also feel empty and punishing, leading to a sense of fatigue rather than engagement. Overall, it offers a fun experience, especially when played with friends, but opinions on its atmospheric depth are divided.
- “Beautiful graphics and atmosphere, with some chilling vibes that will please your hunger for spooks.”
- “This is an amazing atmospheric game; it's so much fun to play with friends or by yourself, and it's not too difficult to play alone either.”
- “There are unique features that other games don't have, such as a higher lobby size for 1-8 players, claw and coin machines to unlock new toys/trinkets, unique monsters that are custom to their respective planets, unique atmosphere, and the concept of floating in space.”
- “While the game has its moments of excitement and creepy atmosphere, it often feels more punishing than rewarding.”
- “The game in general to me feels empty, and lacking in atmosphere.”
- “It's just the atmosphere of the game... makes me sleepy almost.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has improved significantly, especially for a single-person project, with users noting that it is now in pretty good shape. However, some performance issues persist, such as occasional frame drops and GPU throttling in specific areas, though players report minimal stuttering or lag during multiplayer sessions. Expectations remain high for further bug fixes and optimization enhancements.
- “Edit 2: The game is now mostly optimized, and for a single-person project, it's in pretty good shape.”
- “No stuttering, input/server lag, or bugged details that I could notice while playing with friends.”
- “It could be a performance issue with frames dropping occasionally; it could be the controls feeling weird.”
- “- Performance issues: frames dropping, throttling GPUs in certain areas, error messages; pretty boilerplate early access, but damn it just keeps piling on.”
- “I write this with the expectation that bugs will be fixed, and the game will be more optimized.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the inclusion of emotional support animals in the game, highlighting their positive impact on gameplay and community interactions. The emotional connection fostered by these companions enhances the overall experience, making it feel wholesome and enjoyable, despite the absence of horror elements. Many users express a desire for more options, such as dogs, to further enrich this emotional aspect.
- “Emotional support kitten ftw, instant 10/10”
- “My favorite part is being able to have an emotional support animal (I have one in real life) but would love to see a dog option.”
- “Emotional support cat that stays with you while you fight.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both enjoyable and tedious, particularly when farming for rewards with friends. While some appreciate the potential for better loot, many express frustration over the repetitive tasks, such as transporting items, suggesting improvements like a more efficient system for carrying loot. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary but monotonous part of the gameplay experience.
- “Made to be played with lots of friends, very boring and tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's kinda tedious to carry all the bodies that you can sell for loot to the selling point. Maybe there could be some sort of basket or something to dump all of them in so you don't spend five minutes individually carrying them through the teleporter or onto the floating platform?”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate its potential for varied experiences and new challenges, others criticize it for being overly grindy and lacking enjoyable content, leading to a diminished incentive to replay.
- “Despite some issues/bugs with the game, it has really good replay value.”
- “Gives it a lot of replayability and something new to try.”
- “Jack shit for replay value because it's such a grind.”
- “Jack shit for replay value because it's such a grind.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as enjoyable and reminiscent of "elevator music," which adds a fun and quirky atmosphere. Players appreciate its upbeat nature, noting that it enhances the overall experience, despite the humorous caution about the elevators themselves.
- “It's a lot of fun, just be careful of the elevators (and their great music).”
- “Elevator music goes hard.”
- “It's got random loot, mimics, claw machines, musical robots, crabs, and dancing the pain away.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a gotcha machine and claw machine for obtaining decorations and weapon charms, which players find enjoyable; notably, there are no microtransactions involved, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This implemented a gotcha machine and claw machine to get decorations and weapon charms, which is amazing. What's more amazing is that there are no microtransactions!”