Squillamorph

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Squillamorph is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Barrow Studios Ltd and was released on November 17, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Squillamorph is a challenging action game with a 2D pixel art style. Pursued by brutal enemies, you must use your parasitic Infest ability to take control of them. Infest, fight, and survive through a strange mechanical world. Possess the EnemiesEnemies will do everything they can to destroy you. Brought to life using a mix of procedural and traditional animation, fights against them are varied a…

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42%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Unique and promising gameplay mechanic of hijacking and controlling enemies.
Beautiful, artistic visuals and effects that enhance the game atmosphere.
Challenging and interesting boss fights with potential for engaging action.

Game is severely unfinished with very limited content and only one boss.
Development has been abandoned for several years with no updates or fixes.
Gameplay and controls feel unpolished and repetitive, with many bugs and crashes.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay features an innovative enemy control mechanic that many find enjoyable, but it suffers from poor explanations, lack of feedback, and technical issues like crashes and broken level loads. Combat feels underdeveloped and could benefit from more variety, refined controls, and platforming elements to enhance engagement. Overall, the core ideas are solid but require better polish, clearer tutorials, and expanded content for a more satisfying experience.
- “I would highly recommend using a controller over mouse and keyboard as the gameplay relies heavily on very deliberate movements and energy management.”
- “The concept of hijacking in itself was a fantastic gameplay mechanic in my eyes and proved to be fun.”
- “It also refuses to explain mechanics organically and didn't even try to explain a mechanic that was necessary to beat a boss.”
- “The gameplay really needs to be refined; I feel it could work without the need for directional mouse aim but I do think they should add it.”
- “I adore the mechanic of taking enemies and controlling them, but overall combat needs some more work to really be engaging.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Users praise the game's polished and distinctive art style, particularly the shark designs, though some note unusual graphical choices that stand out. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's engaging action experience.
- “I loved the art style, especially the shark designs.”
- “Interesting mechanics, tough bosses, polished graphics = an interesting action game that could be improved with a bit of polish and variety, maybe making it roguelike?”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is generally seen as adequate, with users appreciating the inclusion of dynamic and varying versions that add variety to the experience.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for its unique and engaging narrative that evokes the charm of games like Ori and Carrion while maintaining its own distinct identity.
- “I like that this game reminded me of the Ori series and Carrion, while being unique enough to conjure an interesting story of its own.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent bugs that negatively impact its stability, leading to a less smooth and reliable experience for players.