Scrap Riders

Scrap Riders is not bad. He is just a little clumsy in his execution. Which is enough to make the experience somewhat painful. And so, despite a rather nice universe, it is difficult to take total pleasure. The game gives off a feeling of slowness and heaviness not negligible. Result: we often end up with the feeling of doing useless things and fighting like devils during the combat phases, especially because of a maneuverability that leaves something to be desired.

Scrap Riders is a compelling little title that’s a little rough around the edges, and I had a blast playing it. You should definitely check it out if you’re interested in beat ‘em ups, point ‘n clicks, or both.

Scrap Riders is a fun beat 'em up that is made with a lot of love and nostalgia for game of the past. While it doesn't do anything revolutionary, its gameplay is incredibly fun and solid and with its self-aware humor, you will definitely have a great time playing it.

Though boldly combining classical point-and-click adventure elements with some beat-em-up action it struggles a bit

Scrap Riders is an interesting game, with fantastic visuals and sound design and a unique take on the beat-em-up genre. However it isn’t without its flaws, and the lack of confidence in its own identity really weighs down the experience. Hopefully Games For Tutti learns from the experience, because I would definitely like to see an improved sequel.

Scrap Riders attempts a surprising mix of point & click and beat'em all and it works. The puzzles are rather pleasant and the action phases are mastered and very dynamic. The problem is that the game is also extremely talkative, doesn't tell much and makes heavy and/or embarrassing jokes (you either like it or you don't), when it doesn't stick references under our noses as if we weren't able to notice them. As a bonus, the pixel art often hinders readability in exploration and combat. As a result, the experience is clearly not as exciting as hoped and the good ideas are stifled by a general lack of finesse.