Sketchy's Contract

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 900 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • stability
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews
gameplay42 positive mentions
stability40 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and engaging experience, especially when played with friends, with a variety of gameplay mechanics that enhance the overall enjoyment.
  • The developer is highly responsive to community feedback, frequently releasing updates and fixes, which shows a commitment to improving the game.
  • The graphics and design of the environments are visually appealing, providing a unique atmosphere that sets it apart from similar games.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with item loss and character movement.
  • The difficulty can be punishing, especially for solo players, as enemies can deal significant damage and the loss of progress upon failing a contract can be frustrating.
  • Some players have reported issues with the game's mechanics, such as the effectiveness of weapons and the clarity of objectives, which can lead to confusion and a less enjoyable experience.
  • gameplay102 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its creativity, fun mechanics, and engaging loop, drawing comparisons to "Lethal Company" while offering unique features like RPG elements and customizable playstyles. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and diverse maps, although some report bugs and clunky mechanics that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game is seen as a solid co-op experience with a rewarding progression system, making it enjoyable, especially when played with friends.

    • “The worlds are super creative and unique, and the gameplay is fun. Highly recommend even in its current early state.”
    • “This game is fun, well put together, and the gameplay is a blast. There is lots to do for awards and progression; the maps are beautiful and designed well with objectives and loot.”
    • “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.”
    • “I love this game, but lately my game has been crashing, causing me to lose all my weapons purchased, which can equate to hours of gameplay lost essentially.”
    • “The generic models look odd and out of place from one another, the combat is worse than The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind way back on the first generation of Xbox, the constant clipping through everything, the awful jump mechanics, the year-one World of Warcraft terrain textures, and who thought it was a good idea to just flat-out suffocate constantly as an intrinsic baseline mechanic?”
    • “As of now I can't recommend this game, as there is no work put into the gameplay.”
  • graphics69 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and detail, often being described as superior to those of similar titles like "Lethal Company." Players appreciate the vibrant art style, immersive environments, and smooth performance, although some have noted minor graphical glitches and a lack of adjustable settings. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's engaging atmosphere and gameplay experience.

    • “Graphically, it looks beautiful, sharing many gameplay similarities to Lethal Company but ultimately, in my opinion, being so much better that it puts it to shame.”
    • “The graphics are great, the different areas are so pretty, and I can kill the enemies instead of running away. Plus, I earn oodles of cash from them too! The gameplay loop is a lot of fun and doesn't get boring as there's loads of cosmetics to earn money for.”
    • “The graphics and world design are amazing, and the game is remarkably polished for having been released just three days ago.”
    • “Turning all the graphics to low, turning off all the stuff that could potentially make it freeze, uninstalling, reinstalling, verifying files, so on and so forth and absolutely nothing changes every time.”
    • “I'm partially colorblind, and there's far too many situations where I can't tell I've been hit, or the graphics are so washed out due to environmental changes that I can't see anything.”
    • “- graphical glitches and bugs: missing textures, t-pose enemies, holes in the landscape.”
  • stability40 mentions

    The game's stability is currently a significant concern, with numerous users reporting various bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as graphical issues, broken mechanics, and frequent crashes. While some players appreciate the charm of these bugs and acknowledge the developer's responsiveness to feedback, many express frustration over the game's unfinished state, deeming it too buggy even for early access. Overall, while the game shows potential, its stability issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “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.”
  • humor31 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its chaotic and unpredictable nature, often leading to hilarious moments, especially when played with friends. Players enjoy the funny glitches and unexpected scenarios, such as getting crushed by elevators or encountering quirky enemies, which enhance the overall experience. While some feel the humor can become repetitive over time, the game's ability to generate laughter through mishaps and absurd situations remains a significant draw.

    • “I've been able to have a chaotic, unpredictable, and hilarious time with my friends for many hours whilst also being able to get quite focused and enjoy the game in a solo environment as well!”
    • “The humor is great and I come back for every single update.”
    • “There is just something hilarious about watching your friends die in unexpected ways.”
  • story15 mentions

    The game lacks a significant narrative, with players primarily focused on completing missions that involve exploring planets and collecting items. While the gameplay is engaging and offers varied mission outcomes, the overall story is minimal, leading to a score of 0/10 for narrative depth. Players seem to enjoy the mechanics and goals, but the absence of a cohesive story detracts from the experience.

    • “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 enthusiast.”
    • “Your mission is straightforward yet thrilling: explore exotic planets, harvest materials, battle alien lifeforms, and hunt for hidden loot.”
    • “Fun game with friends; collecting all the plushies and charms is pretty awesome and makes for a good goal in doing a lot of these missions.”
    • “Story: 0/10 (I just don't know if there is one other than quota)”
    • “End of story, I don't want to hear any more.”
    • “☑ no story”
  • emotional12 mentions

    Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, highlighting the developer's heartfelt dedication and the community's wholesome nature. Unique features like the emotional support cat enhance the experience, fostering a sense of connection and personalization. While some players express a desire for improvements, the overall sentiment reflects a strong emotional engagement with the game's elements.

    • “The developer is an adorable wholesome bean, and it's very clear from the care and effort he's put into both the game updates and the announcements that he's putting his heart and soul into this game.”
    • “The inclusion of unique items, such as the emotional support cat, and the ability to decorate your ship add a touch of personality and ownership to the overall experience.”
    • “Emotional support cat that stays with you while you fight.”
  • optimization11 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players praise the graphics and performance, noting that most PCs can run it smoothly, others report issues such as frame drops, GPU throttling, and various bugs. However, there is optimism that ongoing updates will improve the game's performance, especially considering it is a single-person project in early access.

    • “The graphics and performance are amazing and most PCs/laptops could run this game with ease.”
    • “Edit 2: The game is now mostly optimized, and for a single-person project, it's in pretty good shape.”
    • “Buggy and clearly not optimized.”
    • “Your experience may vary, but I definitely feel like optimizations and the like need to be gone through to make this game really shine.”
    • “Performance issues: frames dropping, throttling GPUs in certain areas, error messages; pretty boilerplate early access, but damn it just keeps piling on.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The atmosphere in "Sketchy's Contract" is visually diverse, featuring unique biomes and a captivating day-night cycle that enhances the sense of discovery and tension. While many players appreciate the game's beautiful graphics and chilling vibes, some feel it can be punishing and occasionally lacks depth, leading to mixed feelings about its overall atmospheric engagement. Overall, it offers a blend of excitement and creepiness, making it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer experiences.

    • “Visually, Sketchy's Contract is appealing and has many different biomes, each with its own unique atmosphere and dangers.”
    • “The atmospheric tension and sense of discovery created by the day-night cycle enhance the thrill of venturing out, knowing the risks and rewards are amplified.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and atmosphere, with some chilling vibes that will please your hunger for spooks.”
    • “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.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players praising the quality and enjoyment of the elevator music and boombox soundtracks. Despite being created by a single developer, the music adds a fun and engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users have suggested improvements in quality of life features related to the music.

    • “All in all, for this being made by one person, it's extremely well done and fun. The elevator music is perfect.”
    • “Love the boombox soundtracks and other fun features (like the emotional support cat), but man oh man, please improve the quality of life!”
    • “Great elevator music.”
    • “Do not approach the music bot.”
    • “Elevator music goes hard.”
    • “It's got random loot, mimics, claw machines, musical robots, crabs, and dancing the pain away.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort for progression and upgrades. While some enjoy the cooperative grinding experience, others feel it could benefit from quality-of-life improvements, such as more efficient methods for transporting items. Overall, the grind is seen as a double-edged sword, offering rewards but demanding a considerable investment of time.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Progression and upgrades are decent, though they lean a bit on the grindy side.”
    • “I really love the overnight stay for potentially better rewards - *cough* - sort of if you are farming nightwalkers.”
    • “It's kinda tedious to carry all the bodies that you can sell for loot to the selling point; maybe they could use 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?”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its unique identity and cooperative gameplay, which enhance its replayability despite some bugs. While some players find it offers significant replay value through strategic elements, others criticize it for being overly grindy and lacking enjoyable content, leading to mixed opinions on its long-term appeal.

    • “I highly recommend this game; it is unique and has its own identity, making it even more playable than similar ones!”
    • “Despite some issues and bugs with the game, it has really good replay value.”
    • “Jack shit for replay value because it's such a grind.”
    • “It feels more replayable than the others that are mostly shock-value and dumb friends in proximity chat.”
    • “This cooperative aspect adds an extra layer of strategy and communication, contributing to the game's replayability.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization model features engaging elements like a gotcha machine and claw machine for obtaining decorations and weapon charms, all without the presence of microtransactions, which users find impressive.

    • “The implementation of a gotcha machine and claw machine for decorations and weapon charms is amazing, and what's even better is that there are no microtransactions!”
    • “The monetization model is refreshing, focusing on in-game rewards rather than pushing for purchases.”
    • “I appreciate how the game offers plenty of free content without forcing players to spend money to enjoy the full experience.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
16hAverage play time
3-10hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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