Skotos

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Grab your Lantern and plunge into the darkness of Skotos, a terrifying first-person platforming game that will make you brave the darkness to survive.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and spooky atmosphere that enhances the horror experience, making players feel tense and uneasy.
Skotos offers a variety of difficulty levels, allowing both casual and hardcore platformer fans to enjoy the game at their own pace.
The platforming mechanics are engaging, with interesting obstacles and a well-designed lantern that adds to the gameplay experience.

The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious over time, with many levels feeling similar and lacking variety.
There are several bugs and unfinished elements, such as enemy behavior and level design, which detract from the overall experience.
The horror aspect of the game is undermined by predictable enemy behavior and a lack of meaningful scares, making it less effective as a horror platformer.

atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark, spooky vibe that evokes feelings of tension and unease, reminiscent of horror elements like Pennywise. Players appreciate the unsettling "voidness" and effective use of lighting and ambient music, which enhance the overall experience, although some feel that the atmosphere may become repetitive over time.
- “The dark atmosphere has a really spooky vibe to it, and the clown for sure reminds me of Pennywise.”
- “Love the atmospheric 'voidness' in each level; it really is unsettling.”
- “Things I liked - the atmosphere was really nice as the lighting and ambiance were very enjoyable.”
- “The dark atmosphere has a really spooky vibe to it, and the clown definitely reminds me of Pennywise.”
- “It gets old quickly and lacks in many areas, including variety, atmosphere, and plot. Until then, its future will remain dark.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness and optimization, with many users highlighting the substantial content available. However, some critiques suggest that it may feel limited or simplistic, resembling a walking simulator with underdeveloped mechanics.
- “I recommend getting the game because it has quite a bit of content, and it has very smooth gameplay overall.”
- “This game is actually pretty good gameplay-wise and it's completely optimized.”
- “Graphics 6/10, gameplay 9/10. Is this the best game I've played?”
- “It wouldn’t do this game justice to call it a walking sim, although it does have the narrow, underbaked mechanics to qualify it.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The graphics of the game are rated 6/10, indicating a decent but unremarkable visual experience, likely optimized for low-end PCs. Despite the average graphics, the gameplay is highly praised, suggesting that the overall experience may still be enjoyable.
- “The graphics are decent, especially considering the game is designed to run on low-end PCs.”
- “While the graphics are rated 6/10, the gameplay shines with a 9/10, making me question if this is the best game I've played.”
- “Graphics 6/10 (this game is made to run on low-end PCs too)”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Textures are bland and environments look lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers strong replayability for its price, enhanced by a captivating atmosphere that effectively creates tension for players.
- “Really good replayability for its price and has a really nice atmosphere that makes the player feel tense.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, with reviewers noting a deficiency in variety, atmosphere, and plot, which contributes to a quickly diminishing interest in the game.
- “Gets old quickly as well as lacking in many areas; variety, atmosphere, and plot to name a few. Until then, its future will remain dark.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience and immersion.
- “The atmospheric music perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music sets the perfect tone for each scene, drawing players deeper into the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its solid gameplay and is noted to be well-optimized, ensuring a smooth experience for players.
- “This game is actually pretty good gameplay-wise, and it's completely optimized.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end systems.”
- “I love how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly without any lag or stuttering.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with grinding in the game, noting that it often feels tedious and mind-numbing, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the platforming experience.
- “But those shouldn’t be equivalent to mind-numbing, tedious platforming!”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became boring.”