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Skies Above

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74%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, stability
96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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Skies Above is a single player casual action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by HungryDingo and was released on September 25, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A fast-paced, 2D action game, where your goal is to destroy the endless waves of flying orb bots and fly higher with every run, until the Leviathan is saved!FAST-PACED COMBATDash swiftly from enemy to enemy while chaining together special attacks, obtaining combos, and exploiting the power of your enemies! UPGRADESForge and upgrade runes in the camp to obtain special skills and make the Leviathan …

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and charming pixel art style with vibrant visuals that bring the world and characters, especially the sky whales, to life.
  • Fast-paced, addictive gameplay loop combining action, roguelike progression, and a relaxing base camp with additional activities like fishing and petting a dog.
  • Excellent soundtrack and sound design that perfectly complement the gameplay and atmosphere, enhancing player engagement.
  • Control mechanics, especially grappling and aiming, can feel imprecise or finicky at first and occasionally during gameplay, requiring a learning curve.
  • Some bugs and glitches exist, including an important achievement not unlocking properly and rare crashes or UI inconsistencies, with little to no developer communication or updates.
  • Player can occasionally lose track of their character during busy combat scenes due to poor readability and strong aim-assist limiting strategic freedom.
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is fast-paced, engaging, and easy to pick up while offering depth and a high skill ceiling, making it both fun and addictive. Users appreciate the charming pixel art, dynamic atmosphere, and consistent introduction of new mechanics that keep the experience fresh without becoming stressful. Overall, it balances hectic action with moments of meditative enjoyment, appealing to fans of precision gameplay and roguelites alike.

    • “Fun gameplay that's easy to pick up, yet has a high enough skill ceiling to keep being engaging.”
    • “The gameplay loop is surprisingly very fun.”
    • “So far, it gives enough of a consistent trickle feed of new gameplay mechanics and considerations that the pace feels really good.”
    • “The demo showed the game in a positive light but I was still mainly worried about the gameplay being too boring and the achievements being too difficult or grindy.”
    • “And while the fishing mechanic is a cute touch, it’s more garnish than main course.”
    • “The actual gameplay takes a little getting used to but is pretty fun.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its strong, catchy, and dynamic soundtrack that perfectly complements the pixel art and gameplay, oscillating between adrenaline-pumping tracks and relaxing melodies. Reviewers highlight its role in creating a vibrant, immersive atmosphere that enhances replayability and emotional engagement. Despite a limited number of songs, the soundtrack is considered top-tier and deserving of more attention.

    • “The soundtrack is equally impressive, oscillating between adrenaline-pumping rock during battles and serene melodies back at camp.”
    • “Overall, it’s a highly replayable game with vibrant visuals, a relaxing atmosphere, and an excellent soundtrack that truly deserves more attention.”
    • “It has an addictive gameplay loop with stunning visuals and excellent sound design and banger music.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a captivating and vibrant art style, praised for its stunning visuals and relaxing atmosphere. Its pixel art and overall aesthetics are highly appealing, contributing significantly to its addictive and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “On the graphical side is where the game flexes its proverbial muscle.”
    • “Overall, it’s a highly replayable game with vibrant visuals, a relaxing atmosphere, and an excellent soundtrack that truly deserves more attention.”
    • “It has an addictive gameplay loop with stunning visuals and excellent sound design and banger music.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes a surprisingly heartfelt and emotional experience through its charming pixel art, dynamic soundtrack, and environmental storytelling. Players often find themselves emotionally invested in the pixelated creatures and atmosphere, despite minor control issues, making the gameplay feel both engaging and touching.

    • “If you told me I’d care this much about the emotional well-being of a pixelated sky mammal, I would’ve laughed.”
    • “But Skies Above is a charming, fast-paced roguelike that manages to blend arcade action, progression hooks, and environmental storytelling into a surprisingly heartfelt package.”
    • “The atmosphere the pixel art with the small details and the music creates is heartwarming and dynamic during the gameplay.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Skies Above" is engaging and well-integrated with its charming, fast-paced roguelike gameplay and environmental storytelling. Progression through shard collection and camp upgrades adds depth, while the setting and visuals effectively enhance the narrative experience.

    • “The story and setting are interesting and fully reflected in the style.”
    • “But Skies Above is a charming, fast-paced roguelike that manages to blend arcade action, progression hooks, and environmental storytelling into a surprisingly heartfelt package.”
    • “Love the visuals and the story of the game.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its charming, vibrant visuals and heartwarming pixel art, complemented by an excellent, relaxing soundtrack. This combination creates a dynamic yet soothing environment, making it perfect for both intense play sessions and chill weekends.

    • “Overall, it’s a highly replayable game with vibrant visuals, a relaxing atmosphere, and an excellent soundtrack that truly deserves more attention.”
    • “The game has a charming world and atmosphere, with very intense gameplay, perfect for a chill weekend afternoon.”
    • “The atmosphere created by the pixel art, small details, and music is heartwarming and dynamic during the gameplay.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, combining vibrant visuals, a relaxing atmosphere, and an excellent soundtrack. Its fast-paced combat and achievement grinding add to the engaging experience, making it a highly enjoyable title worth revisiting.

    • “Overall, it’s a highly replayable game with vibrant visuals, a relaxing atmosphere, and an excellent soundtrack that truly deserves more attention.”
    • “I highly recommend the game for those who like flashy explosions, fast-paced combat, grinding (there is a little), achievement grinding, and replayability.”
    • “The game is insanely fun with great replay value.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is generally light but present, offering a moderate challenge for achievement hunters. While some may find it slightly grindy, it complements the fast-paced combat and replayability, appealing to players who enjoy occasional repetitive tasks.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally solid, with occasional rare glitches such as disappearing characters in the base camp reported by some players. Overall, these issues do not significantly impact the gameplay experience.

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Skies Above is a casual action adventure game with fantasy theme.

Skies Above is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Skies Above was released on September 25, 2024.

Skies Above was developed by HungryDingo.

Skies Above has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Skies Above for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Skies Above is a single player game.

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