Skin Deep

Item: Skin Deep
Rating: 88
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-01

Summary

Enjoyable gameplay with wacky, absurdist humor.
Unique personality and flair.
Good immersive sim experience.
Locked framerate is a problem.
Unintuitive control scheme.
Repetitive without co-op.

Categories

First-Person ShooterImmersive SimStealth GameplayExplorationSingle-player

Reviews (sample size): 60
Helpful reviews: 68%
Unhelpful reviews: 32%
Protest reviews: 0%

88%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
12%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 82
Negative points: 23
Gameplay points: 15
Perf. points: 6
Rec. points: 21
Misc points: 5

Point	Description	Importance
Fun and enjoyable gameplay Description The game is consistently praised for being fun and enjoyable. Reviewers highlight the engaging gameplay and exciting moments, suggesting a positive player experience. Importance 87%	The game is consistently praised for being fun and enjoyable. Reviewers highlight the engaging gameplay and exciting moments, suggesting a positive player experience.	87%
Wacky and absurdist humor Description The game's humor is a significant highlight, with reviewers noting its absurdity and comedic elements. This contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Importance 76%	The game's humor is a significant highlight, with reviewers noting its absurdity and comedic elements. This contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.	76%
Unique personality and flair Description The game is described as having a unique flair and oozing personality. This suggests a distinct artistic vision and attention to detail that makes the game stand out. Importance 74%	The game is described as having a unique flair and oozing personality. This suggests a distinct artistic vision and attention to detail that makes the game stand out.	74%
Good immersive sim experience Description The game is frequently compared to immersive sims like Deus Ex and System Shock, with reviewers noting its success in capturing the essence of the genre. It's considered a strong entry in the immersive sim category. Importance 48%	The game is frequently compared to immersive sims like Deus Ex and System Shock, with reviewers noting its success in capturing the essence of the genre. It's considered a strong entry in the immersive sim category.	48%
Features cats and cat rescue Description The game features cats and rescuing cats is a main goal. This is a core element of the game's plot and setting. Importance 17%	The game features cats and rescuing cats is a main goal. This is a core element of the game's plot and setting.	17%
Mod support available Description The game has mod support. This allows players to create and share their own content, extending the game's lifespan and replayability. Importance 6%	The game has mod support. This allows players to create and share their own content, extending the game's lifespan and replayability.	6%
Similar to Void Bastards gameplay Description The gameplay is reminiscent of Void Bastards, but lacks cross-level economics. This comparison provides a point of reference for players familiar with that title. Importance 6%	The gameplay is reminiscent of Void Bastards, but lacks cross-level economics. This comparison provides a point of reference for players familiar with that title.	6%
Precise throwable aiming mechanic Description Slowing down while aiming throwables is a welcome mechanic. This suggests a thoughtful design choice that enhances the player's control and precision. Importance 6%	Slowing down while aiming throwables is a welcome mechanic. This suggests a thoughtful design choice that enhances the player's control and precision.	6%
Amazing soundtrack Description The soundtrack is amazing. This enhances the overall presentation and immersion. Importance 6%	The soundtrack is amazing. This enhances the overall presentation and immersion.	6%
Can spit on people Description You can spit on people. This is a minor gameplay element. Importance 4%	You can spit on people. This is a minor gameplay element.	4%