Skelattack

 Switch
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 26, 2020
    65
    In spite of its faults, there's a lot to love about Skelattack, and I'd definitely play a sequel. With more polish, this world would be worth revisiting. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 26]
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  2. Nintendo Life
    Jun 8, 2020
    60
    A strange little thing, Skelattack seems to lack confidence in itself, wanting to be one of those hard-as-nails "masocore" platformers while not really committing to the tight design that defines that subgenre. As a result, it's a game that'll make you seethe with frustration not from deliberate and challenging level design, but from sloppily-constructed traps that seem to think such things are excused by a multitude of checkpoints. It's definitely not a disaster, but Skelattack leaves a lot to be desired.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 4, 2020
    60
    If you’re gearing up for some hardcore precision platforming with a relentless streak, Skelattack is good for that, even more so thanks to its cute presentation and great soundtrack. It offers no quarter, however, and if you’re committed to anything less than a minimal death trip through this adventure, a bad time is likely on your horizon. For as good as the controls can feel, the only real lifeline is frequent checkpoints, but that doesn’t make the frustrating design and punishment much better. I wish Skelattack reminded me more of the great things of its Konami progenitors or its modern inspirations. Instead, this game just makes me want to go pick up a Castlevania or dig up Super Meat Boy again.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. elfenslayer
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    I downloaded Skelattack because I have recently been on a Konami music kick and I saw a vinyl for Skelattack and wondered if the music was anyI downloaded Skelattack because I have recently been on a Konami music kick and I saw a vinyl for Skelattack and wondered if the music was any good. Suffice to say, the music is great and so is the game. I read a few reviews that stated the game was brutally hard and collecting enough gems to buy upgrades was near impossible. I found this statement true at first, but after an hour of playing I got used to the controls and upgrading became a lot easier. I bought the game yesterday and beat it today. Its not a long game, but I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and plan to go back and try to find all the secrets I missed the first time. I recommend this game to fans of Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Super Meat Boy. While not as challenging as those games, Skelattack is a heck of a good time.… Full Review »
  2. MedusaMadman77
    Jan 16, 2021
    2
    Great visuals hampered by some really poor game design decisions. It's nice to look at, but simply not very fun to play. You can make yourGreat visuals hampered by some really poor game design decisions. It's nice to look at, but simply not very fun to play. You can make your game super hard, but if the controls aren't there.... well. I'm not mad I dropped $5 on it. Made it easier to erase after a few hours. Maybe with an update something can be salvaged, until then it feels unfinished.… Full Review »
  3. rayermoon
    Jun 5, 2020
    6
    a pretty good game
    but a pretty short game
    most of the environment being build so hard just to push the game length if you like a precise    a pretty good game
    but a pretty short game
    most of the environment being build so hard just to push the game length
    if you like a precise platforming you will like this
    but don't buy this with the base price since it is not worth the base price
    game length is under 12 hour if you are bad like me in precise platforming
    but if you were good probably only around 6 hours    … Full Review »
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