Skull Survivor

A new [i]spin[/i] on the survivor genre! ;D I prefer using a controller but it's fun with a mouse too

Basic horde killer that’s fine for a few minutes, but it’s too easy and doesn’t have a lot of content. This game has no story. It's actually a spin-off of their previous game, using the same foundation but switching the genre to the now-popular horde survival game. The goal is to survive as long as possible by killing enemies, selecting perks, and collecting coins. The controls are a little unique. You move your little imp as usual, but unlike other games, you control your weapon. The primary weapon is handled by a mouse; the faster you move it, the faster you eliminate enemies. Every other weapon gained through upgrades fires on its own. Enemies drop souls as well as gold money. You need to grab them by walking into them. When you collect enough souls, you can choose an upgrade. The options are still somewhat limited but still decent. You can get yourself a couple of extra weapons, speed or even extra gold. Gold coins appear less frequently, but they allow you to purchase permanent enhancements. Again, because this is early access, there aren't many options. There are two upgrades that improve armor and damage, as well as two that boost the probability of receiving double souls or gold. Gold can also be used to purchase a new character or weapons, albeit this appears to be a merely cosmetic change that has no effect on the gameplay. The game is fine for a few rounds, but there isn't much content. It's also quite difficult to lose once you upgrade the spinning flaming swords that fly across the screen. You can simply stand in the middle of the screen and do nothing for a few minutes. Because you can't even see your main weapon in all that chaos, it becomes useless. After a few minutes, you can run around and gather a fortune of coins before repeating the process. There are three levels. Despite the fact that two are locked, you can still select and play them. I believe this is a bug because I you must complete the level before moving on to the next one. Because there is only flat ground with the occasional object, they are all monotonous. Two of the stages are dark, so this can strain your eyes because of flashy effects and flaming swords.

Spin to win baby!

I like it!

Espresso the Kitty told me to make a review. I dashed, I slashed, I spun, and I won.

This is a fun addictive little game. The the beautiful effects, the various different powers, the frantic pace is all enticing and fun. This is a game that will tick every box for that Vampire Survival-like itch that needs to be scratched.