Skygard Arena

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Skygard Arena is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Gemelli Games and was released on November 18, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Skygard Arena is a turn-based tactics game where players lead a team of Champions in arena-scale skirmishes. Customize your Champions' abilities, complete challenging missions in the campaign, and outsmart other players in PvP. Assemble a team of three Champions, choose their personas, and equip them with artifacts to fit your playstyle. Positioning and combining abilities are key to victory."

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features deep and engaging tactical gameplay with a variety of champions and strategies, making it enjoyable for fans of turn-based tactics.
The production quality is high, with appealing visuals and a well-designed campaign that offers interesting scenarios and character diversity.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on improving the game, which enhances the overall player experience.

The game suffers from bugs and frustrating mechanics, such as the inability to change team setups without restarting dialogues, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
The multiplayer aspect feels empty due to a lack of players, leading to long wait times for matches and reliance on AI opponents.
Some players find the campaign slow and tedious, with issues like clunky dialogue and poorly executed voice acting that diminish immersion.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth and strategic elements, particularly the pillar system and tactical rewards. However, others found it lacking in enjoyment due to clunky mechanics and unappealing characters. Overall, while there are positive aspects, such as colorful visuals and engaging mechanics, the experience can be inconsistent and less enjoyable compared to similar titles.
- “The gameplay has depth; the pillar system induces interaction, and there's a plethora of viable strategies you can pursue.”
- “Skygard Arena is an excellent chess-like game with colorful visuals, deep game mechanics, and original character design.”
- “Its core gameplay is very rewarding, tactical, and fun.”
- “The game killed all my excitement really quickly with clunky mechanics, unlikable characters, horrendous voice acting, and lack of text options.”
- “More of a neutral impression of the game; it wasn't really fun to play, but I guess the mechanics are worth exploring.”
- “While I don't think the writing is as important as the gameplay, the writing is of significantly lower quality in my opinion.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of Skygard Arena are consistently praised for their pleasant and colorful visuals, clean animations, and appealing art style. Reviewers highlight the game's vibrant presentation and the effective integration of its aesthetic with tactical gameplay, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
- “Skygard arena is an excellent chess-like game with colorful visuals, deep game mechanics, and original character design.”
- “I also love the artwork style and presentation of the game.”
- “Lovely art style and graphics.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a decent storyline within its campaign mode, which is well-received by players despite some bugs, particularly in mission 12. The combination of turn-based tactical combat and a compelling narrative enhances the overall experience, making the campaign enjoyable for players.
- “Skygard Arena is a turn-based tactical RPG featuring a campaign mode with a storyline to follow.”
- “Both the arena style of combat as well as the story mode are very well done.”
- “The campaign is also pretty enjoyable with its story.”
- “There is a decent bit of writing in this game and some kind of story.”
- “Both the 'arena' style of combat as well as the story mode are very well done.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and slow, as movement often requires multiple steps, including the use of secondary abilities that further complicate navigation.
- “Moving around is extremely tedious and slow because you usually have to move, then use a secondary ability that also requires movement.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “Progression is painfully slow, and the constant need to grind for resources becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the emotional depth of the characters is inconsistent, with some displaying overly encouraging or reactive behaviors that lack sufficient motivation. This can lead to a perception of characters as erratic, diminishing the impact of their emotional arcs. Overall, the emotional responses may feel unearned, affecting the overall engagement with the narrative.
- “The characters' emotional depth adds a layer of complexity to the story, making their reactions feel genuine and relatable.”
- “I was deeply moved by the character arcs; their struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level.”
- “The game masterfully captures the nuances of human emotion, allowing players to connect with the characters in a profound way.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the build diversity and character design in the game, noting that it enhances their enjoyment of the campaign. Overall, the character development is seen as engaging and visually appealing.
- “Playing through the campaign and really enjoying the build diversity and character design so far!”
- “The game looks fairly good, has reasonably interesting character design.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that the soundtrack is enjoyable and engaging, even prompting them to pause and listen while navigating the menu.
- “The music on the menu made me sit and listen.”
- “Pleasant graphics and a great soundtrack.”