Squillamorph

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Squillamorph is a single player action 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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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and promising concept of controlling enemies, reminiscent of titles like Ori and Carrion.
The art style and graphics are praised for their beauty and creativity, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers an exciting challenge, with tough bosses and engaging mechanics that have potential for improvement.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, often reducing encounters to simple button mashing.
There are significant technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and unclear mechanics that hinder the player experience.
The game currently has limited content, with only a short playtime and few bosses, leading to a feeling of being unfinished.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players recommending the use of a controller for better control over deliberate movements and energy management. While the hijacking mechanic is praised for its fun potential, the overall combat and boss encounters lack clarity and engagement, with issues such as confusing mechanics, limited content, and technical glitches detracting from the experience. Many reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from additional polish, more varied gameplay elements, and improved platforming sections to enhance overall enjoyment.
- “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; however, the game had many glaring issues starting with random unexpected crashes at any given time within 5-8 minute intervals.”
- “There's only 2 bosses so far and one is essentially just dodging until it's finally revealed how to beat it, with a new mechanic that isn't explained or shown anywhere else in the game.”
- “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
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their polished quality and appealing art style, particularly the shark designs. However, some users noted that certain graphical choices could be improved for a better overall 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?”
- “You need to change the keyboard layout before even hitting start, and there's a weird graphical choice that's stuck in my mind.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “I was disappointed by the low-resolution textures and bland character models.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, with players expressing appreciation for its dynamic and varying versions that enhance the overall experience.
- “The music is okay; I always appreciate games that have dynamic and varying versions of the music.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its uniqueness, drawing comparisons to the Ori series and Carrion while still offering an engaging narrative that stands out on its own.
- “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
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The game has been reported as buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is incredibly buggy, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that severely affected my gaming experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating, with frequent crashes and glitches.”