Varial

About

Varial is a single player skateboarding-action game where you play as the titular character fighting a giant robot called the "Y.2.K.A.I.J.U.". The game takes place in a Y2K apocalypse, where all the technology has revolted against humanity and wiped out most of the population.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a stylish art style and fun visuals that create an engaging atmosphere.
It is completely free to play, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work without any hidden costs.
The soundtrack includes indie bands that fit well with the game's vibe, adding to the overall experience.

The gameplay feels unfinished and janky, with many players experiencing significant bugs and glitches.
The controls and mechanics are poorly designed, making it difficult to perform tricks and navigate the game effectively.
Despite its potential, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few players engaging with it on Steam.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics of the game are described as passable with an appealing art style, but marred by numerous glitches and subpar animations. While some players appreciate the stylish visuals, they feel that the overall execution falls short, particularly in relation to the gameplay experience.
- “The art style is awesome.”
- “First thing I want to point out is I like the art style of the game; the style is visually fun while going around and skating and shooting toasters in the face with my gun, saw blade, and spray can.”
- “It's a very stylish game with some cool visuals and animations.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “There are so many graphical glitches, the animations are poor, and the entire point of the game (being skateboarding) is executed poorly, with the system you use being basically nonexistent.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game features a well-curated soundtrack of indie bands that enhances the overall experience, adding a soulful touch. However, some users have reported issues with the volume settings not saving properly. Overall, the sound effects are impactful, contributing to a charming and engaging atmosphere.
- “The UI is very charming, the sound effects feel impactful, and the soundtrack includes several indie bands that really give the feeling that a lot of soul was put into the game.”
- “For example, I increase the volume of the music setting, then press the save button, but nothing changes and the setting defaults back to the original volume.”
- “The soundtrack of indie bands fits really well with the game.”
- “The UI is very charming, the SFX feels impactful, but the soundtrack includes several indie bands that really give the feeling that a lot of soul was put into the game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay has been criticized for feeling unfinished and janky, failing to meet the expectations set by its stylish visuals and animations. Despite the appealing aesthetics, many players find the gameplay disappointing and not worth their time.
- “I really wanted to like this game, but the gameplay is very disappointing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous graphical glitches and poor animations that detract from the skateboarding experience. Users report that switching out of the game often leads to unresponsive UI buttons, preventing further gameplay.
- “There are so many graphical glitches, the animations are poor, and the entire point of the game (skateboarding) is executed poorly, making the system feel almost nonexistent.”
- “Clicking out of the game and then returning causes the UI buttons to glitch, preventing any further progress in the game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's story is considered unconventional and somewhat bizarre, serving primarily as a backdrop to the main focus of performing skateboard tricks.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to add any depth to the overall narrative.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
- “Grinding rails have no momentum; they're just rollercoaster tracks, and jumping on and off multiple ones is nearly impossible.”
- “The grinding mechanics feel tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be a major chore, as it often feels like a time sink with little reward.”