Skyhook

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Skyhook is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game. It was developed by QaziTV and was released on May 17, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Fight with grappling hooks in Skyhook, a party platformer for up to 4 players. Play as a treasure hunting cat or a gryphon riding shark, as you swing around the stage taking out your opponents with your grappling hook.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun multiplayer mode that provides enjoyable moments with friends.
Simple gameplay mechanics that are easy to learn for new players.
Unique characters and abilities that add diversity to the game.

Limited content that may leave players wanting more variation.
Repetitive gameplay that can become boring over time.
Technical issues and poor graphics quality that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
70%
8%
The gameplay of Skyhook is characterized by its simple and straightforward mechanics, making it accessible for new players while still offering engaging multiplayer experiences. Players navigate levels using grappling hooks, which adds a fun and innovative twist to the action. However, some reviews highlight issues with the hook and swing mechanics, suggesting a mixed reception regarding overall gameplay quality.
- “Skyhook is notable for its enjoyable multiplayer mode and simple gameplay.”
- “I've found that it captures that mix of tense, down-to-the-wire action and simple to pick up mechanics that makes it a big crowd-pleaser at game nights and parties.”
- “Multiple game modes, characters with different mechanics, so many costumes and unique levels.”
- “Awful gameplay and design.”
- “Poor hook and swing mechanics.”
- “As far as raw gameplay, this is on the same level as TowerFall!”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The game's graphics rely on outdated retro pixel art, which many players find lackluster and simplistic, with limited options for improvement. While some users initially find the visuals off-putting, they often appreciate the unique gameplay despite the graphics' shortcomings. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, failing to meet contemporary standards.
- “Graphics: 9/10”
- “The graphics were a little off-putting at first; they looked less detailed than the games I mentioned previously, but I found the gameplay to be unique and tons of fun.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The story is engaging and well-suited for cooperative play, with creative mission ideas that enhance the experience. However, solo missions can suffer from technical issues, such as unresponsive mechanics, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience. The narrative emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, adding depth to the missions.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Great with friends and the ideas for the missions are actually good.”
- “The quest mode is single player only.”
- “However, especially during the solo play missions, sometimes I would jump ready to use my grappling hook, but the hook wouldn't come out.”
- “For number 3, you could say that not implementing this makes it less skill-based, but for the game itself and especially the missions, it makes the player feel unresponsive and clumsy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players note that the game's replayability is somewhat limited due to a lack of content, which may impact their overall enjoyment and willingness to revisit the game.
- “However, it may be limited in terms of content, and the replayability issue may affect some players.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be consistently entertaining and amusing, often expressing their enjoyment with laughter and emojis.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”