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Skybolt Zack

Skybolt Zack

Released: 11/7/2019

A NEW GENERATION OF ARCADE GAME Skybolt Zack is the result of a unique way of mixing platformer mechanics and colour matching gameplay. Controls are tight and Zack’s ability to rocket punch, dash, focus, change direction when destroying an enemy and more, offers more depth than what meets the eye - following the “easy to learn, hard to master” mantra. It’s a platformer where you don’t jump, and a music game where you dictate your own rhythm. It feels like no other game! FEATURES - 48 frantic challenging levels that can all be completed without putting a foot back on the ground - Branching routes with different levels of difficulty - More than 15 environments divided into 5 distinct worlds - An art style combining 3D assets and digital painted textures with tons of FX and explosions! - Evolutive soundtrack inspired by famous platformers from the 90’s - More than a dozen types of robotic enemies for renewed challenges throughout the game - Dedicated speedrun and score attack modes - 2 different leaderboards: one for the best scores and one for the best times on every level - Fully customizable controls and colour-blind options - No boring dialogue! (You’d have skipped them anyway...) DIFFERENT ROUTES Discover multiple routes that lead to different exists across every level, allowing for tons of replayability! There are no difficulty settings in Skybolt Zack - beginners will take the easier lower routes, only the best will reach the upper paths to unlock the most challenging levels! SUPERPLAYER MODES In addition to the story mode, Skybolt Zack offers two additional gameplay modes for an extra challenge for the more competitive players! Time Attack - dedicated to those in search of the fastest times, providing them with tools to work on improving their run. Score Attack - ideal for those wanting to focus on achieving the possible highest score. LEADERBOARDS As focusing on scoring points and playing for the fastest time leads to very different strategies, Skybolt Zack includes 2 worldwide leaderboards: one for the highest score and one for the best times. Just go for it!

A NEW GENERATION OF ARCADE GAME Skybolt Zack is the result of a unique way of mixing platformer mechanics and colour matching gameplay. Controls are tight and Zack’s ability to rocket punch, dash, focus, change direction when destroying an enemy and more, offers more depth than what meets the eye - following the “easy to learn, hard to master” mantra. It’s a platformer where you don’t jump, and a music game where you dictate your own rhythm. It feels like no other game! FEATURES - 48 frantic challenging levels that can all be completed without putting a foot back on the ground - Branching routes with different levels of difficulty - More than 15 environments divided into 5 distinct worlds - An art style combining 3D assets and digital painted textures with tons of FX and explosions! - Evolutive soundtrack inspired by famous platformers from the 90’s - More than a dozen types of robotic enemies for renewed challenges throughout the game - Dedicated speedrun and score attack modes - 2 different leaderboards: one for the best scores and one for the best times on every level - Fully customizable controls and colour-blind options - No boring dialogue! (You’d have skipped them anyway...) DIFFERENT ROUTES Discover multiple routes that lead to different exists across every level, allowing for tons of replayability! There are no difficulty settings in Skybolt Zack - beginners will take the easier lower routes, only the best will reach the upper paths to unlock the most challenging levels! SUPERPLAYER MODES In addition to the story mode, Skybolt Zack offers two additional gameplay modes for an extra challenge for the more competitive players! Time Attack - dedicated to those in search of the fastest times, providing them with tools to work on improving their run. Score Attack - ideal for those wanting to focus on achieving the possible highest score. LEADERBOARDS As focusing on scoring points and playing for the fastest time leads to very different strategies, Skybolt Zack includes 2 worldwide leaderboards: one for the highest score and one for the best times. Just go for it!

A NEW GENERATION OF ARCADE GAME Skybolt Zack is the result of a unique way of mixing platformer mechanics and colour matching gameplay. Controls are tight and Zack’s ability to rocket punch, dash, focus, change direction when destroying an enemy and more, offers more depth than what meets the eye - following the “easy to learn, hard to master” mantra. It’s a platformer where you don’t jump, and a music game where you dictate your own rhythm. It feels like no other game! FEATURES - 48 frantic challenging levels that can all be completed without putting a foot back on the ground - Branching routes with different levels of difficulty - More than 15 environments divided into 5 distinct worlds - An art style combining 3D assets and digital painted textures with tons of FX and explosions! - Evolutive soundtrack inspired by famous platformers from the 90’s - More than a dozen types of robotic enemies for renewed challenges throughout the game - Dedicated speedrun and score attack modes - 2 different leaderboards: one for the best scores and one for the best times on every level - Fully customizable controls and colour-blind options - No boring dialogue! (You’d have skipped them anyway...) DIFFERENT ROUTES Discover multiple routes that lead to different exists across every level, allowing for tons of replayability! There are no difficulty settings in Skybolt Zack - beginners will take the easier lower routes, only the best will reach the upper paths to unlock the most challenging levels! SUPERPLAYER MODES In addition to the story mode, Skybolt Zack offers two additional gameplay modes for an extra challenge for the more competitive players! Time Attack - dedicated to those in search of the fastest times, providing them with tools to work on improving their run. Score Attack - ideal for those wanting to focus on achieving the possible highest score. LEADERBOARDS As focusing on scoring points and playing for the fastest time leads to very different strategies, Skybolt Zack includes 2 worldwide leaderboards: one for the highest score and one for the best times. Just go for it!

Critics
74
Steam
92

Score Breakdown

73.8

Critic Average

8 reviews

92

Steam User Score

106 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-17.8
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-17.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

7 launch window (88%)1 late (13%)