SKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID
- January 27, 2021
- Volens Nolens Games
Get on SteamDriiift your way through tons of obstacles and collect all the fuel.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Simple and addicting gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master.
- The hand-painted art style and music selection enhance the overall experience.
- Challenging levels that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon completion.
- Frequent screen flashes and music interruptions can be distracting and annoying.
- Lacks essential features like progress tracking, a tutorial, and volume controls.
- Criticism regarding the game being an asset flip, lacking depth and originality.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the selection that fits the gameplay, despite the limited number of tracks. However, there are notable complaints about the frequent track changes upon dying, abrupt cut-offs, and the lack of volume controls for a more personalized experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is good, its implementation could use improvement.
“The music is well selected for the type of gameplay. There's only a couple of tracks, but I know how hard it is to get music and use it, especially in a game when you're an indie developer.”
“The game has no dialogue, but has a pretty good soundtrack.”
“+ Volume controls - if someone wants their own music on or just wants to play without sound, a mute/volume control button would be great.”
“The only complaints I have are the flash every time you pick up a coin and the constant change of music when you die.”
“Music switches to a different track every single retry, which is 2-4 seconds.”
“Prevent music from cutting itself off literally every few seconds; this is seriously frustrating. Just let the tracks play as they are.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging 30-minute experience, enhanced by a hand-painted art style and well-selected music that complements the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the lack of noticeable bugs and find the gameplay to be both enjoyable and challenging, making it a worthwhile recommendation for those seeking a budget-friendly option.
“The hand-painted style lends well to the gameplay, and I didn't notice any bugs that impacted what I was doing.”
“The music is well selected for the type of gameplay; there are only a couple of tracks, but I know how hard it is to get music and use it, especially in a game when you're an indie developer.”
“I can recommend this game if you want to get some cheap but challenging gameplay.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers labeling it an asset flip that offers minimal originality and quality. The game was quickly bundled into low-cost indie game collections, further emphasizing its perceived lack of value and reliance on exploiting the market.
“The developer, Volens Nolens Games, took a template from the godawful Construct 2, changed it only very slightly, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
“Here's some other asset flips from exactly the same template, all shamelessly dumped on Steam as nasty cash grabs.”
“To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "skiiiiiiiiiiiiiiid" is largely absent, as users find it to be a simplistic and unoriginal game that lacks depth and engagement, making it difficult to connect with on an emotional level.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative or overarching goal, focusing solely on the task of collecting gas tanks.
“The game has no story or goal, besides collecting the gas tanks.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth.”
“There are too many plot holes that make it hard to stay engaged.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a minimalistic design rather than high-end visuals, which may appeal to players who appreciate simplicity over complexity.
“The game has no high-end graphics, just this minimalistic look.”
“The visuals are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and fail to impress, especially compared to other titles.”
