SKIPCHASER
- June 4, 2018
- Ponywolf
Get on Steam"Skipchaser" is a single-player Sci-Fi Shooter game, where you play as a SKIPCHASER, a skilled tracker and assassin in the service of the mysterious M.O.T.H.E.R corporation. Traverse procedurally generated environments, completing missions and eliminating a wide variety of enemies, from humans to aliens and robots. Utilize efficient combat mechanics and gather crucial information as you hunt indiscriminately and complete your unique, deadly assignments.
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Reviews
- The art style is fun and clean, contributing to a neat aesthetic.
- Gun customization allows for a personalized play style, enhancing gameplay variety.
- The game features an atmospheric soundtrack that complements the overall experience.
- Gameplay lacks variety and can become repetitive, with limited enemy mechanics.
- The game suffers from bugs and control issues, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Content is minimal, leading to a short gameplay experience that may not justify the price.
- graphics22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simplistic and minimalist, featuring a clean and catchy art style with vibrant colors. While the aesthetic is appreciated, many reviewers note that the graphics do not compensate for gameplay shortcomings, such as unclear weapon effectiveness and unpolished combat dynamics. Overall, the visuals show potential but require further refinement to enhance the gaming experience.
“The art style is a lot of fun, the gun assembly is great and lets you customize your play style and easily swap between three different fully customized weapons depending on what you're fighting.”
“+ clean art with a neat aesthetic”
“Other than the bug, I enjoyed the gameplay, simplistic art graphics, and smooth controls.”
“Free sound effects, repetitiveness, not great soundtrack, and a lack of graphics.”
“The game had no tutorial and no graphics to clearly discern weapon effectiveness.”
“What the game has in aesthetics it does not make up for in gameplay.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the quality of mechanics, smooth controls, and unique animations, particularly in the classic top-down shooter format. However, many express concerns about the lack of content and the need for further polish, especially regarding combat dynamics and graphical elements. While the game shows potential, some players feel it currently does not justify its price, especially given its early access status.
“I still enjoyed 90% of the gameplay and loved the animations and unique style.”
“I also loved how every single mechanic in this game has a reasonable use to it.”
“The game is neither very hard nor long (it's quite short actually), but what's there has quality and some interesting mechanics.”
“There is so little content in this game; I bought it during early access, and now more than a year later, there is nothing new to the gameplay loop that I can see.”
“What the game has in aesthetics, it does not make up for in gameplay.”
“Somehow interesting with a lot to polish. It is in early access, so I wouldn't complain, but at the moment it is not worth the cash I spent. However, graphically, even if incomplete, it is catchy, especially for the colors. I'd recommend fixing the combat dynamics (movement of the mobs), grenades (for example, by showing the projectile line), and polishing the graphics, but overall the gameplay seems stable.”
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered weak and nonsensical, lacking depth and variety, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players see potential for improvement in future updates, many express disappointment with its current state, describing it as bare bones and not meeting expectations. Overall, the narrative fails to engage, leaving players hoping for more substantial content in the future.
“The story is completely nonsensical but does that even matter?”
“Enjoyed the early access, looking forward to more story, puzzles, and functionality!”
“Not sure about the story yet, but I just got it.”
“Close to being a neat little gem, but it lacks variety in gameplay and the story is a bit bare bones.”
“The story is completely nonsensical, but does that even matter?”
“Combined with a myriad of other bugs, samey enemies (although apparently they're all different), shallow combat, story, dungeons, and basically no loot or use for in-game currency, the game really didn't meet my expectations.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users criticize the soundtrack for being repetitive and not particularly impressive, suggesting that it could benefit from additional content, such as downloadable tracks. Overall, while the soundtrack has its merits, it may not be enough to elevate the game significantly due to its limited scope.
“Very atmospheric soundtrack.”
“The gunplay, soundtrack, and art style are nice.”
“Free sound effects, repetitiveness, not a great soundtrack, and a lack of graphics.”
“Would love to see the awesome soundtrack as a DLC to download!”
“Free sound effects, repetitiveness, not a great soundtrack, and a lack of graphics.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with multiple users highlighting the impactful and immersive quality of the soundtrack, which significantly enhances the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is incredibly atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The game features a very atmospheric soundtrack that immerses you in its world.”
“The atmospheric soundtrack truly elevates the game's mood and setting.”
