Skully

Be the mud (in a skull) in a slinging match between siblings.

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"Skully" is a single-player fantasy platformer game offering about 5 hours of playtime. Players control a reanimated skull named Skully, who is tasked with intervening in a war between three sibling deities threatening their island home. Skully can transform into three distinct forms to overcome challenges and defeat enemies, and must traverse 18 levels in 7 different ecosystems. The game features a compelling story with fully voiced dialogue and cutscenes.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features charming graphics and a unique 'Claymation' art style that enhances the overall experience.
The voice acting and story are well-crafted, adding depth and engagement to the gameplay.
Controls are generally tight, and the platforming mechanics provide a fun challenge, especially for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from inconsistent difficulty, with some sections being overly challenging and lacking sufficient checkpoints.
Players often experience frustration due to poor collision detection and physics issues, leading to repeated deaths in tricky sections.
The pacing can be uneven, with some areas feeling like a slog, particularly when trying to collect scattered items or navigate complex puzzles.

story
13 mentions
31 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its charm, emotional depth, and character engagement, despite its simplicity and reliance on still images for much of the narrative. While not overly complex, the story effectively enhances the gameplay experience, making it a worthwhile aspect for players who enjoy character-driven adventures. Overall, it strikes a balance between fun mechanics and a compelling narrative, appealing to platformer fans.
- “The voice acting and story add to the game's charm too.”
- “The story was sometimes cute, sometimes sad, and it made me actually care about the characters.”
- “With all that said, Skully is a fun and decently challenging platformer with a good story, good graphics, fun mechanics, and all around great charm, and I would suggest it to any platformer gamer out there.”
- “The game does not go into extreme detail about the characters, and the story is pretty simple; I could not help but enjoy everyone and what they were going through.”
- “The story was nothing too new; siblings fighting and gods fighting gives you Skully.”
- “It's not big on story, but it offers much higher challenge with perfect controls and great polish.”
graphics
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their realistic 'claymation' style, contributing to a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While the art style is well-received, some players find the contrast between still story sequences and fully animated battle cut-scenes jarring. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, adding to the fun and engaging nature of the platformer.
- “While Skully is not Ghost of Tsushima in terms of graphics, I really enjoyed them and thought it was well done and adds charm to the game.”
- “With all that said, Skully is a fun and decently challenging platformer with a good story, good graphics, fun mechanics, and all around great charm, and I would suggest it to any platformer gamer out there.”
- “The graphics look real compared to other 3D platformers, in a 'claymation' style.”
gameplay
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Skully is enjoyable and engaging, particularly in the early chapters with its straightforward platforming and rolling mechanics. However, some players found the introduction of additional mechanics to be inconsistent. Overall, it offers a fun and challenging experience for platformer enthusiasts, complemented by a compelling story and appealing graphics.
- “The gameplay in the first few chapters was fun, with rolling around and platforming that wasn't too difficult, before the other transformations and their mechanics were introduced.”
- “The rolling mechanic of Skully himself adds a unique touch to the gameplay.”
- “Skully is a fun and decently challenging platformer with a good story, great graphics, enjoyable mechanics, and overall charm. I would suggest it to any platformer gamer out there.”
- “The gameplay in the first few chapters was fun, when you're just rolling around and the platforming wasn't too difficult, before the other transformations and their mechanics were introduced.”
- “Some of the other mechanics I found were a bit inconsistent.”
- “The rolling mechanic of Skully himself was not very engaging.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtrack and voice acting (VAS) as standout features. Many enjoy listening to the music during gameplay, and the humorous dialogue adds to the overall experience.
- “Music is good, voice acting is good.”
- “The music is decent as well.”
- “The one definite upside is the soundtrack and voice acting; I quite like listening to the music during runs, and the voice acting did a great job with each character. The dialogue, in my opinion, is quite funny.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience on the Steam Deck.
- “Fun game that runs smoothly on deck.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting the witty dialogue and character interactions as standout features that enhance the overall experience. The voice acting also contributes positively to the comedic elements, making the game enjoyable during gameplay.
- “The dialogue is quite funny, and the voice acting really brings each character to life.”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, making even the toughest challenges enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood during intense moments.”