Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island

For the amount of staff that worked on this game, they do have a good base to work from, but unfortunately there are so many issues that it detracts from being an enjoyable affair. Its sub three-hour gameplay has no replayability at all, and the consistently harsh frame rate dips heavily impact the game.

78%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

optimization, grinding

89% User Score Based on 319 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 3 reviews

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Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island is a single player casual platformer game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Right Nice Games and was released on May 19, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island is a passionate revival of the legendary 3D platformer genre with classic gameplay, playful gadgets, and a lighthearted story set in a gorgeous, colorful world reminiscent of our childhood adventures. Go on an action-packed adventure, collect gadgets helping you explore a beautiful paradise and save it from destruction. It’s up to Skylar Lynxe, our nimbl…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 319 reviews

gameplay47 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Charming homage to PS2 era 3D platformers like Ratchet & Clank and Jak & Daxter with smooth and responsive controls.
Beautiful, colorful graphics and appealing environments paired with an enjoyable soundtrack.
Fun gameplay that includes platforming, puzzles, and gadgets with a relaxing and family-friendly difficulty level.

Extremely short game length, generally completed within 2-4 hours, limiting depth and replayability.
Annoying and unnecessary sidekick character with immature dialogue; story and writing are cliché and sometimes cringe-worthy.
Technical issues including occasional frame rate drops, awkward camera control, and some bugs affecting gameplay and cutscenes.

gameplay
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
62%
4%
The gameplay of Skylar & Plux is characterized by solid, smooth platforming mechanics and a variety of playful gadgets, offering a nostalgic yet simple 3D platformer experience. While controls and level design are praised, the game is notably short, with some mechanics introduced but underutilized, and the companion character contributing little to gameplay. Overall, it is a fun but fairly straightforward and casual adventure, best suited for fans seeking a brief, polished platforming session rather than deep or extended gameplay.
- “Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island is a passionate revival of the legendary 3D platformer genre with classic gameplay, playful gadgets, and a lighthearted story set in a gorgeous, colorful world reminiscent of our childhood adventures.”
- “The platforming is solid, the world is colorful and the areas (what's there) are distinct and enjoyable to explore. You get a solid range of moves to play with and the game varies up platforming and mechanics to stop things from getting stale (although that's not too hard given the length).”
- “The game feeds you new abilities at a nice pace, allowing you to access new areas and utilize your abilities in new types of puzzles that help change up the gameplay.”
- “And I literally got stuck after 20 minutes of gameplay because I jumped on an elevator while a cutscene was triggered and couldn't move afterward. This needs a lot of fixing, guys!”
- “The only negative I have about this game in terms of gameplay is the camera: the field of view is quite small, and there is no option to increase it (otherwise the options menu is great, it has every single option you would need except for an FOV slider).”
- “Some mechanics don't really get enough time to do much; the time mechanic for example gets used throughout half a level then disappears entirely, and the magnet mechanic you get like half an hour from the end of the game so there's not much time to do anything with it either.”
story
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
72%
5%
The story in "Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island" is simple, lighthearted, and heavily cliché, designed primarily for younger audiences, often taking a backseat to the gameplay. While some find its humor and characters charming, it is generally short, somewhat rushed, and not deeply developed, with voice acting and writing receiving mixed to lukewarm responses. Overall, it's adequate for a brief, nostalgic platforming experience but unlikely to engage players seeking a complex or immersive narrative.
- “Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island is a passionate revival of the legendary 3D platformer genre with classic gameplay, playful gadgets, and a lighthearted story set in a gorgeous, colorful world reminiscent of our childhood adventures.”
- “Though being short, it has a great story, great protagonists, lots of humor, and lots of variety, offering multiple distinct areas.”
- “The story is not extremely involved or complex, but it does what it sets out to do very well: it's a simple, straightforward tale of anthropomorphic catgirl Skylar running away from mad scientist CRT's space laboratory, in which she's been turned into a killing machine by unethical experiments, to a beautiful tropical island on a nearby moon.”
- “The storyline is extremely predictable and offers nothing engaging, especially being so short.”
- “-poorly written & poorly voiced (the story overall was subpar and the writing was borderline cringe).”
- “[spoiler] With that being said, the story feels absolutely rushed and completely drags down that aspect of the game for me.”
graphics
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
34%
3%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful, and cartoonish art style that effectively captures the nostalgic spirit of classic 3D platformers like Ratchet & Clank and Banjo-Kazooie. Visuals are generally solid and appealing, with well-designed levels and smooth animations, though some users note occasional minor technical issues such as frame-rate dips and lighting problems. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and nostalgic appeal, despite not pushing modern graphical boundaries.
- “The visuals in this game are beautiful, and the same can be said for its art style.”
- “Graphically, the game is packed with gorgeous colours, the Unreal 4 engine being used to great effect.”
- “The visuals and game mechanics are spot-on, the characters slightly less so: the developers clearly wanted to have a duo because that's what the games they're following had, but then appear to have been unable to come up with anything for the sidekick to do - he literally has no function in the game whatsoever, other than speaking to make up for the voice the main character doesn't have, for no actual reason.”
- “I liked it, and would have given it a 7, however, it is riddled with technical issues; firstly frame-rate dips to 30-40fps even on a rig with a GTX 1080, for what is a fairly basic game graphically, I’d expect a smooth 60 dead on.”
- “The factory area had the most lag, due to rendering so many graphical effects and 3D items.”
- “Graphically the game looks alright, but there is a problem with the lighting that makes shaded areas look extremely dark and difficult to see.”
music
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
32%
4%
The game's soundtrack is widely praised for its charming, playful, and uplifting qualities that complement the colorful and whimsical tone, often enhancing the atmosphere with distinct tunes for each area. While some find it memorable and on par with notable platformer soundtracks, a few mention it as occasionally forgettable or mismatched in certain levels, with rare technical issues affecting audio playback. Overall, the music is considered a strong, enjoyable aspect that significantly adds to the game's appeal.
- “The trip leads through idyllic backdrops such as the snow-covered peaks with all kinds of tranquil mountain huts, which is appropriately underlined by the melodic orchestral soundtrack.”
- “In terms of music, my god it's some amazing stuff, on par with Grant Kirkhope's work in Yooka-Laylee, especially the whimsical track that plays in the first area, it just screams nostalgia and I loved it.”
- “A wonderful music score, can't really be understated, the music does so much for a game!”
- “The soundtrack complements the playful tone of the game but doesn't match in certain levels and sometimes just stops working altogether.”
- “I did not particularly like the music, which is too upbeat and pompous for my taste.”
- “The music I feel wasn't mixed very well with the other sounds of the game; it felt louder than everything else.”
humor
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The game's humor is a mixed bag, featuring some genuinely funny moments primarily delivered by the quirky villain CRT and occasional witty dialogue, evoking a nostalgic, cartoon-like charm. However, humor often feels hit-or-miss due to underdeveloped characters, cringe-worthy or forced jokes, and amateur voice acting that can detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a low-key, self-aware comedic atmosphere that will appeal mainly to those who enjoy lighthearted, silly humor with nostalgic 90s and platformer references.
- “The villain, a giant television with robot hands named CRT, was pretty funny and really stole the show.”
- “The story is told with simple cinematics and some character dialogue, especially from the bad guy CRT, which is very funny.”
- “The game features incredibly funny and witty dialogue, accompanied by great voice acting.”
- “A bland, painfully unfunny platformer that does nothing new and is very short.”
- “The main characters are dull and lifeless, Skylar being entirely silent and emotionless, while Plux is painfully unfunny, referencing dated memes that make no sense in-universe.”
- “CRT is a terrible stereotype of a villain, also painfully unfunny, trying to be GLaDOS so badly it hurts.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
Optimization for the game is generally solid, offering smooth performance and high frame rates on many systems, though some users report occasional stuttering and unusual resource spikes, especially when tabbing out. While it runs well on various setups and supports both keyboard/mouse and controller play, minor performance hiccups and less-than-ideal player model optimization slightly hold back the experience. Overall, the game is well-optimized but could benefit from improvements to stability and resource management.
- “Performance-wise it runs really well on my GT73VR 7RF Titan Pro laptop, maintaining around 120fps in 1080p at full settings most of the time, and it looks great thanks to very good artwork.”
- “+ well optimized”
- “The level design reminded me of games like Crash Bandicoot and Banjo & Kazooie, and they run smoothly on my computer with no visual glitches.”
- “It had a great execution, only spoiled by a bad player model and optimization issues.”
- “But the only real potential problem with the game is the strange optimization; this game made my RTX 2070 jump up 30 degrees Celsius in mere seconds just from tabbing out.”
- “It's not quite optimized for a computer though, at least not a semi-good one.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Grinding in the game is somewhat tedious but manageable, mainly affecting completionists aiming for all achievements and collectibles. While progressing through the main game is relatively quick, obtaining 100% completion requires some mild grinding, which may feel repetitive but isn't overly excessive. Overall, the grind is noticeable but not oppressive for most players.
- “It took me four hours to 100% Skylar and Plux, including backtracking for missed items and grinding at the end for the last achievement. Without the grind, I could probably beat the game in 2 hours or less.”
- “[Grinding achievements:] Getting all the LOAs and 10k collectibles felt grindy.”
- “The game wants you to collect a dumb amount of items for full completion, which means you're going to have to do a mild amount of grinding.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
Character development in the game is generally seen as weak or lacking depth, with some players feeling the story and characters are unengaging or corny. However, character design receives mixed to positive feedback, praised for visual appeal and uniqueness by some, while others find it odd or unappealing.
- “The game is beautiful all around, and I particularly like Skylar's character design as well as the sheer beauty of Clover Island in general.”
- “Character design: brilliant.”
- “The look is great, especially the desert temple level, and the character design is on point too.”
- “There is no actual character development, even though the game wants you to believe its characters have some kind of depth.”
- “The character designs are kind of bland.”
- “Character design is also odd as there is no need for any of them to be animals.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences several glitches and occasional graphical issues, which can be frustrating but are generally not game-breaking. While performance is smooth on some systems, the abundance of bugs and design quirks detracts from the overall stability and polish.
- “There are so many glitches in the game.”
- “I experienced a handful of glitches while playing, which was frustrating but easy to forget.”
- “A tiny bit buggy; had some interesting bugs happen while playing through it.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game offers limited replayability, with a short 3-4 hour playtime and minimal incentives beyond a few achievements and collectibles. While the charming world and some additional mechanics add slight variety, overall there is a lack of new modes or extended content to encourage multiple playthroughs. Additionally, performance issues further diminish the desire to replay.
- “Solid 3D platforming with a few additional mechanics that provide some variety, overall charming world, finding lo'a adds replay value.”
- “I would like to see more levels or some sort of new mode where you just hunt for collectables as the world does feel really nice and replayable.”
- “It's just not worth more than that for 3-4 hours of content and no replayability of any kind.”
- “Replay value: 2/5 - some achievements and collectibles.”
- “Its sub three-hour gameplay has no replayability at all, and the consistently harsh frame rate dips heavily impact the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its colorful, humorous, and relaxing qualities, with engaging jumping mechanics that complement the overall pleasant and fitting audio-visual experience.
- “The atmosphere fits the game really well and is very pleasant to the ears.”
- “I like the colorful atmosphere very much, along with the relaxing background music.”
- “The focus on jumping creates a humorous atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island aims for heartfelt storytelling, particularly through themes like a missing father, but these moments come across as awkward rather than genuinely moving. Overall, the game focuses more on nostalgic, wholesome platforming than deeply resonant emotions.
- “Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island is a wholesome tribute to mascot platformers in the vein of Ratchet & Clank and Jak & Daxter.”
- “Oh, he also tries to tug at your heartstrings with his stories about his missing dad, but they feel more awkward than heartwarming.”

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Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island is a casual platformer game with comedy and science fiction themes.

Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island.

Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island was released on May 19, 2017.

Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island was developed by Right Nice Games.

Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island is a single player game.

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