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 gun customization system is fun and allows for a unique play style with different weapon configurations.
- The art style and atmospheric soundtrack are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic experience.
- The randomly generated levels provide replayability and keep the gameplay fresh after completing the main content.
- The game suffers from a lack of variety in gameplay and content, leading to a repetitive experience.
- There are significant bugs and control issues that hinder the overall gameplay experience, including crashes and unresponsive controls.
- The story is underdeveloped and nonsensical, which detracts from the overall engagement with the game.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simplistic and minimalist, featuring a clean art style that is visually appealing, particularly in terms of color. While the aesthetics are enjoyable, many reviewers note that the graphics do not compensate for gameplay shortcomings, and there is a need for further polish and clarity, especially regarding weapon effectiveness and combat dynamics. Overall, the graphics have potential but require refinement to enhance the overall experience.
“Clean art with a neat aesthetic.”
“The art style is a lot of fun, and the graphics are catchy, especially for the colors.”
“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.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by enjoyable mechanics and smooth controls, with a classic top-down shooter style that emphasizes gunplay over puzzles. While many players appreciate the unique animations and potential for fun, there are concerns about the limited content and lack of updates since early access, leading to a desire for more polish and depth in combat dynamics. Despite these issues, the game is still recommended for its quality and engaging gameplay experience.
“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 a bit of combat dynamics (movement of the mobs), grenades (for example, by showing the projectile line), and polishing the graphics, but overall the gameplay seems stable.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as lacking depth and coherence, with many reviewers describing it as "bare bones" and "nonsensical." While some players express hope for future improvements and additional content, the current narrative fails to meet expectations, often feeling shallow and unengaging amidst gameplay issues.
“Enjoyed the early access, looking forward to more story, puzzles, and functionality!”
“Not sure about the story thing 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 small 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.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality, but some users criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. While the soundtrack and sound effects are appreciated, there is a desire for more content and the possibility of downloadable music options. Overall, the music enhances the experience but is hindered by the game's limited scope.
“Very atmospheric soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is nice and adds to the overall experience.”
“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!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a very atmospheric soundtrack, which significantly contributes to the overall immersive experience.
“The game features a very atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“The immersive environment and sound design create a captivating atmosphere.”
“Every location is filled with details that contribute to a rich and engaging atmosphere.”
