Skully Reviews
Personally, as mentioned, my interest in this game came to a screeching halt but I still appreciate what it is and I have no doubt that those who don't mind platform hopping will enjoy it. If that's your thing then certainly consider giving it a go. If like me the term parkour causes an instant eye roll and sigh then I'd suggest giving this a miss.
Couple this with some excellent vistas, cool level design ideas and a charming cast of characters, it's no wonder Skully has sucked me into its magical, muddy world.
Skully has some good ideas and a surprisingly moving story, yet a lot of the good stuff is undermined by inconsistent gameplay and technical issues.
I was unexpectedly charmed by Skully. With some excellent controls and a story told earnestly, I was gripped throughout its entire run. Sure, its shorter time might turn off some and its collectables aren't that worthwhile, but it more than makes up for that. It doesn't waste time and it makes for a pleasant romp. Suffice to say, I'm curious to see what Finish Line Games makes next.
A frustrating mish-mash of weird and bad ideas that wastes a somewhat enjoyable story and moments of creativity
Even if it's not a perfect adventure, it may still be worth checking Skully out if you're a fan of puzzle-platformers.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Skully is light-hearted, old-skool fun. In an era of online shooters and battle royale titles it is a breath of fresh air. At times difficult but not overly so, it will respect your platforming skills and have you performing daring feats. Nothing is incredibly unique here but what you have is executed well. Skully is not my favourite game of the year but fun distraction nonetheless.
A platforming game at its heart, Skully is brought to life with beautiful visuals and a unique character system. Its puzzles will, at times, have you scratching your head, and some platforming sections will really test your mettle. In fact, it perhaps verges on being overly frustrating on occasion, but overcoming an obstacle and making it to the next checkpoint is genuinely rewarding. Ultimately, there’s little else like Skully out there, so if you’re a fan of 3D platforming with a smattering of puzzle solving, it likely won’t disappoint.
Despite the flaws it might have, Skully is still a very competent puzzler, and that should be enough to convince you to play it.
Skully is a title with interesting ideas and a lot of implementation. You will have great moments during the game, but unfortunately sometimes you will also get angry.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Skully has its heart in the right place but can't quite execute things correctly. The movement is zippy when you're in ball form, but you're not going to find too many things to challenge you. The puzzle mechanics are good, but you won't have to think too hard about your next move. It's a fine experience that's not too enthralling due to its unevenness, so it's difficult to stick it out to the end.
If you are really, really into platformer genre and have enough patience, Skully may be a good choice for you. But even then, the 30$ asking price seems too much for the amount of content Skully is offering.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Instead, you are presented with jumps that require ultimate precision and obstacles with errors in collision detection which force you to adopt a slow and careful approach. With more attention to details and some more polishing Skully could have been an entertaining experience. Unfortunately, it just proves to be a modest attempt to make a cute platformer.
Skully is a platformer game that could be great, but unfortunately, due to some technical problems and infuriating issues, it is, at best, a mediocre game. Some problems, especially those related to the control system, can and should be fixed as soon as possible. The game may be a little boring at some parts, but some intelligent puzzles make parts of Skully enjoyable. I couldn’t recommend it at its current state, but I am sure that it can get much better after some updates and fixes.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Curious skull in a war between the deity's three siblings offers entertaining gameplay.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Disappointing, but with a glimmer of hope down the line for a better iteration.
It’ll take a lot of patience to enjoy this one, even if you are a seasoned fan of 3D platformers.
The camera is frustrating, but the twitch rolling and platforming mixed with the increasingly devious puzzles makes for a good gameplay combo. Even though the Switch version's visuals are a little rough, which doesn't play nicely with the overall visual blandness of the levels, the style of the character designs is appealing. Underneath Skully is a lot of charm, but enough issues pile up that pull it back into the mud.
Skully probably could have been a much more fun game than it currently is right now but there were far too many headaches especially physics wise that playing this game while suffering from an ailment that involves a headache to which I did, felt like I needed to be absent from my work for another day. So for those that like a challenge and don’t mind some camera and checkpoint issues then Skully might be a game that one can easily roll with.
Simply put, if Skully featured a lot more fine-tuning and forgivable gameplay then it would have been a must-play 3D platformer.