Underplayed Gems

Scribble Ships (2017)

Scribble Ships cover
Developer
Slothzilla Games
Publisher
(none)
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action
Rating
4.6 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You draw and fly your own ship in a fast-paced arcade shooter, fighting colorful enemies and climbing leaderboards with a playful, DIY feel.

arcadefast-pacedcustomizablecompetitivechallengingquirkysurvival

What players say

Players enjoy the hand-drawn art style and custom ship drawing, but the game is poorly explained and the drawing tool lacks undo and zoom. Difficulty spikes from slow to chaotic feel random, and some reviewers mention crashing on bosses that was later patched. Players split on whether the control scheme clicks.

Screenshots

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