Skullgirls

Skullgirls

Released: April 10, 2012
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PlayStation 3 Linux Android PC (Microsoft Windows) iOS Mac Xbox 360

Genres:

Fighting Indie Arcade

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer

Themes:

Action Science fiction Horror Comedy

Player Perspectives:

Side view

Ratings

User Rating

77.0
Based on 84 ratings

Critics Rating

78.8
Based on 8 ratings

Total Rating

77.9
Based on 92 ratings

Summary

Skullgirls is a fast-paced 2-D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. Featuring all-new game systems which test the skills of veteran fighting game fans while also making the genre enjoyable and accessible to newcomers, Skullgirls is a modern take on classic arcade fighters with a hand-drawn high-definition twist. It’s a one-of-a-kind, action-packed competition complete with awesome combos and an intriguing backstory.

Storyline

Skullgirls takes place in the fictional Canopy Kingdom, a country reminiscent of 1940s postwar America. In a corrupt and war-torn world, several individuals and organizations seek to obtain an artifact known as the Skull Heart. Once every seven years, the Skull Heart grants one woman's wish. However, if a woman with an impure soul attempts to use the Heart, her wish will be corrupted and she will be transformed into a monster known as the Skullgirl. Hundreds have sought after the Skull Heart, yet none of its wielders have been deemed worthy and spared of its curse.

Seven years following the Grand War, a battle fought between three nations, the newest Skullgirl, Marie, has emerged and begun to terrorize the Canopy Kingdom. The game follows several fighters and their journeys to confront Marie and claim the Skull Heart. Each character has their own motive for seeking the Heart, whether to destroy the artifact or use its power for their own interests.

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Involved Companies

Konami

Role:
Publisher

Autumn Games

Role:
Publisher

Lab Zero Games

Role:
Developer

Marvelous AQL

Role:
Publisher

CyberFront

Role:
Publisher

Reverge Labs

Role:
Developer

Game Engines

Z-Engine

Keywords

motorcycle anime 2d shark versus girls female protagonist flight cyborg noir indiegogo steam achievements time limit steam trading cards cross-platform multiplayer playstation network tournament hand-drawn airplane puppet crowdfunding boss fight comic book steam achievements digital distribution steam cloud steam leaderboards anthropomorphism playstation trophies voice acting gorilla special attacks touch controls non-player character corpse card collection playstation plus tag teaming super combo downloadable content titular antagonist player vs player crowd funded female antagonist shoto-clone evo championship series xbox one backwards compatibility nurse fan service rushdown full game unlock in-game moves list companion app gothic lolita in-game anti-piracy effects pax east 2011

Alternative Names

Skull Girls

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