Skull Stompers
- August 4, 2024
- Mr. Dapperton
Get on SteamPlay as the Skull Stompers, who playable character list is ever expanding. Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Donald Trump just to name a few. And some corrupted furries have stolen Elon Musks recreational nukes in order to attempt to destroy the planet. So its your job, as a Skull Stomper to get 'em back! When you get 3 skull stomps without touching the floor, the person you are playing as says a random lin…
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Reviews
- The game captures a genuine retro feel, reminiscent of classic platformers like Super Mario and Castlevania, providing a fun and challenging experience.
- The developer is actively updating the game based on community feedback, showing a commitment to improvement and player engagement.
- The gameplay mechanics, such as the jumping combo system and various themed levels, offer a satisfying and entertaining experience despite some rough edges.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including poor hit detection, graphical issues, and a lack of polish in the user interface.
- Many levels feel repetitive and lack variety, leading to a sense of monotony in gameplay.
- The absence of quality-of-life features, such as an options menu and checkpoints, detracts from the overall experience and can lead to frustration.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of satisfying mechanics, such as jumping combos and a slow-motion feature, reminiscent of classic platformers like Super Mario Bros, with unique level designs that offer a retro feel. While the core gameplay is solid and provides a decent challenge, it is still in early development, with room for improvement in graphics and menu systems. Overall, it offers a fun experience, especially for those seeking a budget-friendly platforming adventure.
“The jumping combo mechanic is pretty satisfying when you get the hang of it.”
“The gameplay is reminiscent of Super Mario Bros, and a few level designs are unique in their own concepts with a retro feel to it.”
“The game has a solid foundation, decently fun gameplay, and is relatively easy to beat, yet provides enough challenge to leave you satisfied, and is flexible enough to create extra challenges on top of the regular gameplay, some of which I'm sure may be made into achievements as development progresses.”
“The gameplay and graphics could benefit from massive improvement.”
“The menu system is very clearly still in an early state, and the developer is focusing primarily on the core gameplay first and foremost, before finishing and polishing things up around it.”
“I often forgot about the slow-motion mechanic.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both down-to-earth and absurd, with players finding themselves laughing at its quirky elements, such as stomping skulls and amusing vocal lines. The game features a mix of lighthearted and outrageous humor, including references to popular culture and internet personalities, making it an entertaining and memorable experience for those seeking a fun distraction.
“I find myself at times angry but laughing my ass off at this fever dream of a game.”
“The idea of stomping skulls as one of four characters is funny.”
“A lot of the vocal lines were pretty funny.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with reports of buggy visuals and a lack of polish in the user interface. Additionally, there are inconsistencies between the graphics and enemy designs in certain levels, indicating a need for significant improvement overall.
“The graphics and the enemies don't match at all in some levels.”
“The gameplay and graphics could benefit from massive improvement.”
“It does need some work on buggy graphics and some polish on the UI, but all in all, an excellent labor of love.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a nonlinear structure but lacks a cohesive or deep storyline, primarily relying on contextual areas and level numbers rather than a traditional narrative. Players seeking a rich story experience may find this aspect disappointing.
“The game is thankfully nonlinear, allowing for exploration and discovery within contextual areas of the map and level numbers.”
“The game is thankfully nonlinear, but it doesn't follow a set story other than contextual areas of the map and level numbers.”
“If you're looking for a deep storyline, this isn't it.”
“No storyline?”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally good, but it does require improvements in graphics and user interface polish. Players have reported encountering some bugs and glitches, indicating that further refinement is needed.
“It does need some work on buggy graphics and some polish on the UI, but all in all, an excellent labor of love.”
“I played this game for at least 8 hours, checking every nook and cranny for any bugs, glitches, or anything I felt could use improvement, which I will cover as of the version I played on 10/1/2024.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, contributing to a basic audio experience. Additionally, the absence of a settings section limits players' ability to adjust the volume of the music and sound effects.
“The same music over and over?”
“The menu system is very basic, and there is no settings section at all; however, the game launches with whatever volume the game's sound effects and music play at, and that's pretty much how you're stuck with it.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the emotional impact of the game is diminished due to a lack of meaningful rewards for achieving combos, as the only recognition is a catchphrase after every five kills, which fails to enhance the overall experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing multiple paths, varied character choices, and dynamic environments that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many appreciate the inclusion of different difficulty levels and unlockable content that adds to the overall experience. However, some note that certain elements may feel repetitive after several runs.
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
