Skully Reviews

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5.5 / 10.0
Aug 4, 2020

There are moments where Skully is an exciting and charming adventure though an island paradise. It's just buried under too much annoyances and level design issues.

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6.8 / 10.0
Aug 4, 2020

Even if it's not a perfect adventure, it may still be worth checking Skully out if you're a fan of puzzle-platformers.

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5.5 / 10.0
Aug 4, 2020

A frustrating mish-mash of weird and bad ideas that wastes a somewhat enjoyable story and moments of creativity

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8 / 10.0
Aug 4, 2020

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.

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Impulsegamer
Top Critic
3.5 / 5.0
Aug 9, 2020

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.

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3.5 / 5.0
Aug 31, 2020

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.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2020

Despite the flaws it might have, Skully is still a very competent puzzler, and that should be enough to convince you to play it.

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6.5 / 10.0
Aug 4, 2020

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.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Aug 4, 2020

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.

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Digitally Downloaded
Harvard L.
Top Critic
Aug 5, 2020

It’ll take a lot of patience to enjoy this one, even if you are a seasoned fan of 3D platformers.

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GameGrin
Dane Townsend
Top Critic
4.5 / 10.0
Aug 10, 2020

Disappointing, but with a glimmer of hope down the line for a better iteration.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 11, 2020

Curious skull in a war between the deity's three siblings offers entertaining gameplay.

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6 / 10.0
Aug 8, 2020

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.

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6 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2020

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.

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BaziCenter
Mohamad Reza Rezvani
Top Critic
6 / 10
Sep 5, 2020

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.

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6.5 / 10.0
May 17, 2021

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.

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Pardis Game
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Mar 30, 2020

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.

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Aug 8, 2020

Simply put, if Skully featured a lot more fine-tuning and forgivable gameplay then it would have been a must-play 3D platformer.

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Aug 4, 2020

For all of its frustration and foibles, Skully's traversal and puzzles make-up the most interesting parts of the game to keep you invested. With a story that manages to actually hit emotionally, it balances out the missteps of the platforming. The collectibles are rather unexciting and the color palette of earth tones lends itself to looking bland, but it'll surprise you. Much like the character, Skully is unassuming and meek, and will fill you with wonder throughout.

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75 / 100
Aug 4, 2020

Skully offers a varied and entertaining alternative to platform and skill games, adding a touch of humour and a lot of difficulty. The summoning system provides new playable mechanics but ends up cutting the pace of the game a bit, even though we'll enjoy it just the same. For people with a lot of skill and infinite patience.

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