Skyhook

About

"Skyhook" is a local multiplayer fighting game for up to 4 players, featuring Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Steam Tank game modes. Use grappling hooks to swing around the arena and access power-ups, while choosing from five unique characters and mounting vehicles. Play against CPU opponents if friends aren't available, and customize matches with Special Options.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Skyhook offers a fun and engaging multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends, making it a great party game.
The gameplay mechanics are simple to learn but provide a high skill ceiling, allowing for competitive play and enjoyment.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively updates the game, adding new content and fixing issues.

The game suffers from limited content, with only a few maps and modes available, which may lead to repetitiveness over time.
Controls can be uncomfortable and unresponsive at times, making gameplay frustrating, especially during solo missions.
The graphics and overall technical quality are below modern standards, which may disappoint players expecting a more polished experience.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
58%
10%
The gameplay of Skyhook is characterized by its simple and straightforward mechanics, making it accessible for new players while still offering depth through various game modes and character abilities. Players appreciate the fast-paced, fun nature of the game, particularly the engaging grappling hook mechanic, although some have noted issues with design and execution. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining and worth the price, especially for multiplayer experiences.
- “The gameplay is unique, fast-paced, and downright fun!”
- “Awesome gameplay, great dev, low price, more content forthcoming.”
- “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.”
- “Awful gameplay and design.”
- “Poor hook and swing mechanics.”
- “The core mechanics are there, 4 characters, and a few levels, but there just isn't enough 'game' yet.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere through challenges. While the game features engaging mission ideas and is enjoyable with friends, some players find solo quests frustrating due to technical issues and difficulty spikes. Overall, the narrative serves as a motivational backdrop, but gameplay mechanics can detract from the experience.
- “Great with friends and the ideas for the missions are actually good.”
- “Make sure you do lots of quests and play skyball a bunch, by far my favorite parts of the game.”
- “The quest mode is single player only.”
- “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.”
- “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 a complete lack of movement and responsiveness.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game utilize outdated retro pixel art, which many players find lackluster and simplistic, with limited options for improvement. While some users initially found the visuals off-putting, others appreciated the unique art style and enjoyed the gameplay despite the graphics. Overall, the graphics are a divisive aspect, with opinions ranging from disappointment to a nostalgic charm.
- “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.”
- “This game caught my attention with its art style, and I'm glad I further pursued it!”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its relaxing qualities and overall excellence, contributing significantly to the gaming experience.
- “Good soundtrack.”
- “Amazing soundtrack.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, providing endless laughter whether playing solo against CPUs or with friends, making for a fun and entertaining experience.
- “Hours and hours of fun laughing with your friends, and a blast by yourself playing against the CPUs.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game offers some replayability, it may be limited due to a lack of content, which could impact the experience for certain users.
- “However, it may be limited in terms of content, and the replayability issue may affect some players.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its stability, being fully refined with minimal glitches or bugs reported by users.
- “Fully refined with hardly any glitches or bugs.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or interruptions.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags or freezes.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The game features a unique and whimsical design, including elements like grappling hooks and sharks playing basketball, while notably lacking any microtransactions, which is a significant positive aspect for players.
- “It's got grappling hooks, it's got sharks playing basketball on a castle, you jump over lava and there's no microtransactions. Santa Claus is real and he's playing skyhook.”
- “The game is fun, but the monetization is aggressive and feels exploitative.”
- “I can't enjoy the gameplay when every other screen is pushing me to spend more money.”
- “The constant ads and paywalls ruin the overall experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is highlighted through well-crafted designs that reflect distinct personas, such as the fearsome pirate Fin, the enigmatic assassin Anara, the bold Viking Runa, and the fierce warrior Jade, showcasing a diverse range of personalities and backgrounds.
- “The character designs are well thought out; this reflects my opinions on what their personas are like. You have the terror of the seven seas, Fin (my favorite), the mysterious assassin Anara, Runa the fearless Viking, and the battle-hungry warrior Jade!”