Skillshot City

About Skillshot City

Skillshot City is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game. It was developed by Nik Nak Studios and was released on May 23, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Gene Shift Auto is an ultra-fast battle royale set in a chaotic GTA-inspired city. Do missions and fight cops to level up tactical roguelike abilities, then use them to outplay your enemies in high-stakes showdowns.

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 1,605 reviews

gameplay89 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

Fast-paced and chaotic gameplay combining battle royale, roguelike progression, and top-down shooting inspired by classic GTA games.
Unique respawn as zombie mechanic allowing players to stay involved after death and attempt a comeback.
Extensive variety of weapons, skills, and upgradeable builds encouraging creative playstyles and strategic depth.

Progression can be grindy and pay-to-win elements exist with DLC boosting skill unlocks and progression speed.
Steep learning curve and overwhelming UI with little to no tutorial causing confusion for new players.
Small player base leading to frequent bot-filled matches and matchmaking issues impacting multiplayer experience.

gameplay
209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fast-paced, fluid, and engaging combat combining top-down shooter mechanics with roguelike and battle royale elements, offering depth and variety through unique skills, power-ups, and strategies. Players enjoy its balance, replayability, and creative mechanics like respawns and tactical options, though some find the learning curve steep and progression confusing. Overall, it delivers a fun, skill-based experience with strong multiplayer and single-player appeal despite occasional complexity and interface challenges.
- “The gameplay is really awesome, fun, fast paced and chaotic with a whole lot of variety and different ways you can combo and play according to your style. The game is super balanced and well optimized too.”
- “Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive gamer, Gene Shift Auto keeps you hooked with its mix of approachable mechanics and deep, rewarding strategies.”
- “The shooting mechanics and sheer weapon diversity are among the best I’ve ever played in a top-down shooter on Steam or elsewhere.”
- “The gameplay is literally point at the enemy and click.”
- “Basically it's a battle royale with a GTA map, a Quake/Unreal announcer, weapons from ETG, and the gameplay of a highly replayable roguelike that sadly forces you to grind or pay to get anywhere near others.”
- “The gameplay is barred by systems that make little to no sense given the map design, like the fog of war system which tries to slow the pace of the game but is countered by the built-in pointless dash mechanic that seemed to have been thrown in for no good reason, artificially increasing the speed of gameplay.”
story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12% positive mentions, 83% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The game's story mode offers a zombie outbreak narrative with some humor and arcade-style missions, but it is generally considered shallow, repetitive, and lacking depth or continuity. While there is a standalone single-player campaign with about 10 missions and some light plot elements, most players find the story underdeveloped and more a backdrop for the action-focused gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Multiplayer and mission-based gameplay are praised for engagement, but the story itself receives mixed to negative feedback for being confusing or minimal.
- “Play through the tongue-in-cheek storyline, either solo or with up to 4 friends online.”
- “Geneshift’s story or campaign mode is currently featuring 10 fairly diversified levels of decent length and complexity.”
- “The story in Geneshift focuses on a zombie outbreak which your character is trying to stop with the help of his fellow ‘yellowjackets’, whereas the multiplayer aspect focuses on battles between the various factions in the game.”
- “Bought the game because of the solo story gameplay, but received a PvP something.”
- “Story - not really a story.”
- “Although Geneshift has a single-player campaign, there's essentially no continuity between its levels: it plays like a series of multiplayer arena maps, with bots instead of human players, and scripted events to move the fairly rudimentary story along.”
graphics
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The graphics receive mixed feedback, praised for their clear, stylish, and performance-friendly design that suits competitive multiplayer gameplay and low-end devices, often featuring a unique retro or futuristic aesthetic. However, some find them simple, outdated, or cartoony, with certain critiques noting lack of depth, dated visuals, and a top-down perspective that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the visuals are functional and appealing for the price and genre, prioritizing readability and smooth gameplay over cutting-edge fidelity.
- “The visuals strike the perfect balance between clarity and style, with effects that make every explosion, gunshot, and zombie encounter satisfying.”
- “Aesthetically, it is a very blue game, but this allows your actions in-game to look much more visually spectacular.”
- “The game has some really beautiful environments and the graphics are really well designed and laid out.”
- “The graphics are bad, the controls are totally fine, the game itself is boring though and just because you can drive cars and it is a “gangster” top-down battle royal it doesn’t immediately resemble GTA.”
- “The graphics are outdated (it's styled like a 2012 voxel game equipped with an equally cringe soundtrack).”
- “Very bad graphics and point of view, because you look from above and not in first/third-person.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its nostalgic, ambient, and fitting qualities, likening it to classic titles, while others find it repetitive, shallow, and sometimes mismatched to the game's intensity. Several note a lack of variety and suggest adding more tracks for better diversity. Overall, the soundtrack has charm but may not fully satisfy those seeking more dynamic or intense music.
- “Geneshift’s music has a ‘Perfect Dark / GoldenEye’ quality to it, being gently ominous and ambience-building without being intrusive.”
- “Graphs are polished, sound design is solid (SFX, ambient okay, and music better—80's remix tier), though maybe 1-2 more tracks would add variety.”
- “The songs playing in the background became stale long before I finished the official levels, but hopefully the dev team adds variety to the audio department.”
- “The graphics are dated, the gameplay is meh at best, variety in the way weapons play is basically nonexistent, the music is shallow and is only there because it has to be.”
- “The truly underwhelming part in an otherwise great title is the lack of diversified sounds or a convincing soundtrack.”
- “The songs playing in the background became stale long before I finished the 10 official levels within Geneshift; perhaps the dev team can add some well-deserved variety even for the audio department.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 9% neutral mentions, 91% negative mentions
Grinding is a significant aspect of the game, especially for unlocking skills and progressing builds, which many players find tedious and time-consuming without paying. While the grind is balanced by strategic gameplay elements and the option to earn abilities over multiple rounds, it can become frustrating due to RNG factors and the advantage paid players gain early on. Overall, grinding is manageable but may feel repetitive or punishing, particularly for solo players.
- “Unlocking new skills is very grindy, which makes sense since they want you to pay for it. After a few wins against newbies, I suddenly faced much stronger opponents, and if RNG worked against you, you had no chance.”
- “Not only that, but skills are unlocked through grinding a 'credit' which you spend to open flasks.”
- “There is quite a bit of grinding just to unlock more achievements while playing on the same 10 official maps.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on low-end PCs and with slow internet connections. Performance is stable and well-balanced, though some users suggest adjusting graphics settings for optimal FPS. The developers actively improve the system based on player performance, ensuring a consistently fluid experience.
- “The gameplay is really awesome, fun, fast-paced, and chaotic with a whole lot of variety and different ways you can combo and play according to your style; the game is super balanced and well optimized too.”
- “Players who understand synergy and build optimization gain a significant advantage, adding a strategic layer rarely found in most battle royale experiences.”
- “The art style may not be cutting-edge, but it prioritizes readability and performance, which are crucial for a competitive multiplayer title.”
- “The dev checked my stats and realized my performance was above average, so they changed the system so it now also considers rank and match performance, not just level.”
- “The dev checked my stats and realized my performance was above average, so they changed the system so it now also considers rank and match performance, not just level.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 31% negative mentions
The monetization in this game is criticized for being excessive and intrusive, with microtransactions and ads that often hinder progression and impact gameplay fairness. While some find the game fun despite these issues, many feel it leans too heavily on mobile-style, pay-to-win mechanics and deceptive advertising, detracting from the overall experience.
- “This game is very fun; every match feels fair and the microtransactions are minimal.”
- “The only complaint is that there are a lot of microtransactions, but that is to be expected.”
- “Great alternative to Super Animal Royale (which added predatory monetization in F2P update), Surviv.”
- “Additionally, the microtransactions in this game make progression feel extra sluggish, due to the main 'deluxe DLC', which triples your earned currencies to upgrade abilities.”
- “Overall, microtransactions that affect the player's strength and power feel unfair.”
- “Fun mechanics, along with pretty good gameplay, but something that brings the game from 'very good' to 'it's okay' is that it feels more like a mobile game when it comes to microtransactions, which in my opinion it shouldn't have, especially since the game does have a social media account which I assume should be making some decent money by now.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The game generally runs smoothly and offers great performance even on older or lower-end PCs, with many users experiencing few to no bugs or glitches. While some note occasional freezes or minor bugs, these issues rarely disrupt gameplay and are often attributed to the game's early access status. Overall, stability is a strong point, contributing to an enjoyable and reliable experience.
- “With the game still being in early access, one might expect some bugs and stability issues, but that doesn't seem to be the case here; it's very stable and seems essentially bug free.”
- “Other than that I really recommend this game, it runs great on Linux and once you understand the mechanics of it, you will have a lot of fun playing this game.”
- “Oh, and it runs great on my bad computer with hundreds of FPS.”
- “The game freezes for me after a round or two.”
- “Sorry, but this is just too much of a buggy mess.”
- “Need to fix a few bugs with the map and pressing a certain key freezes/unfreezes the game; not sure if this affects everyone or certain zones.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's humor is generally well-received, described as funny, occasionally laugh-out-loud, and creatively integrated with the gameplay, though some find it cringe or lackluster. It works best when playing with friends and adds a lighthearted, chaotic element to the action. However, humor is seen as secondary to gameplay and story by some reviewers.
- “The game has a wonderful sense of humor, and we found ourselves laughing out loud on a few occasions where other games might only draw chuckles.”
- “I can cautiously recommend the Geneshift campaign due to the creative skills, solid gunplay, and humor offered.”
- “And then you throw in the mutant abilities, vehicles, chemicals... it becomes hilariously chaotic.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers high replayability through a combination of randomized elements, diverse gameplay mechanics, and multiple game modes, encouraging experimentation with strategies and varied playstyles. Its blend of roguelike progression, customization, and cooperative or competitive modes provides lasting engagement and longevity. However, progression may require significant grinding or payment to stay competitive.
- “The result is a highly replayable experience where strategy and adaptability are just as important as combat skills.”
- “This variety significantly increases replay value and encourages players to continually experiment with different strategies.”
- “The sheer amount of modes really does give Geneshift a heck of a replayability factor.”