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Sker Ritual

An intense round-based zombie survival FPS, play solo or co-op. Shoot your way through relentless waves of vicious horrors with high-octane objectives, upgrading steampunk weapons, collecting Celtic God powers, and surviving the onslaught of the Quiet Ones.

Current Players: 51
Developers: Wales Interactive
Publishers: Wales Interactive
Release Date: Apr 18, 2024
Price (USD): $24.99
Overall, Sker Ritual is well-received by fans of round-based zombie shooters, particularly those missing the classic CoD Zombies experience. While the game is praised for its engaging gameplay, variety, and developer responsiveness, it faces criticism for technical issues, balancing, and a need for further content and polish. Despite its shortcomings, the positive developer-community relationship and promised future updates have left players hopeful and supportive.

Positive Points

  • Scratches the itch for classic CoD Zombies fans with round-based gameplay.
  • Unique addition of miracles and rogue-like elements for variety in gameplay.
  • Multiple difficulty levels make it accessible for all skill levels.
  • Interesting and challenging Easter eggs and hidden objectives in maps.
  • Developers are active, listening to community feedback, and rolling out updates.
  • Cross-play support enhances multiplayer experience.
  • Reasonable pricing with free DLC content roadmap.
  • Good variety of enemies and bosses to keep gameplay engaging.

    • Negative Points

  • Some performance and optimization issues, including bugs and crashes.
  • Limited weapon selection and some weapons feel underpowered.
  • Melee combat and movement can feel clunky and unrefined.
  • Point system and weapon upgrade costs can be unbalanced, making late game progression tough.
  • Lack of voice chat or text communication options in multiplayer.
  • Animations and sound design need improvement for immersion.
  • AI-generated art and conceptual artwork received criticism from the art community.

    • Mixed Points

  • Gameplay brings nostalgia but also feels familiar to CoD Zombies, potentially lacking originality for some.
  • Difficulty scaling and economic system receive mixed reactions regarding balance.
  • Map design is praised for detail but criticized for narrow spaces leading to player traps.

    • Common Themes

  • Round-based gameplay with objectives and Easter eggs is highly praised.
  • Positive developer community interaction and active updates.
  • Performance, optimization issues, and multiplayer bugs need addressing.
  • Weapon variety and balance is a key concern among players.
  • Similarities to CoD Zombies are seen as both a positive and a negative.
    • Updated 6/27/2024, 3:19:10 AM UTC
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