Skotos

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Skotos is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by KomodoBit Games and was released on September 17, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

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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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and dark 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 game suffers from repetitive level design and enemy types, leading to a lack of variety and excitement as players progress.
Some players experienced bugs and issues with enemy behavior, which detracted from the overall gameplay experience.
The game feels unfinished, with many elements lacking polish and depth, leaving players wanting more in terms of content and narrative.

atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark, spooky vibe that evokes tension and unease, reminiscent of horror elements like Pennywise. Players appreciate the unsettling "voidness" and effective use of lighting and ambiance, which, along with atmospheric music, enhance the overall experience. However, some reviewers note that while the atmosphere is initially engaging, it can become repetitive over time.
- “The dark atmosphere has a really spooky vibe to it, and the clown for sure reminds me of Pennywise.”
- “I love the atmospheric 'voidness' in each level; it really is unsettling.”
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics of the game are rated 6/10, indicating a decent but not exceptional visual quality, likely optimized for low-end PCs. Despite the graphics being average, 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.”
- “Graphics 6/10, but the gameplay is a solid 9/10. Is this 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 in the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game offers strong replayability for its price, enhanced by an engaging 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.”
- “The replay value is severely lacking, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return for a second run.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences diminishes the replayability significantly.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The atmospheric music perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music sets the perfect tone, drawing players deeper into the game world.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with grinding in games, noting that it often feels tedious and mind-numbing, particularly when it involves repetitive platforming tasks.
- “But those shouldn’t be equivalent to mind-numbing, tedious platforming!”
- “The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
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, plot to name a few… until then, its future will remain dark.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”