Skullgirls (2012)

Lab Zero Games, Reverge Labs

Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

3.52 from 632 ratings

3357 members have it in their collection · 43 playing now · 1801 backlogged · 147 wish listed

How long? Main story 20h · with extras 7h (from 5 logged playthroughs)

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 … Read more
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. Read less
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Release dates

  • Apr 10, 2012 (North_America) PlayStation 3
  • Apr 11, 2012 (Worldwide) Xbox 360
  • May 02, 2012 (Europe) PlayStation 3
  • May 02, 2012 (Australia) PlayStation 3
  • Feb 14, 2013 (Japan) PlayStation 3
  • Jul 04, 2013 (Beta) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Aug 22, 2013 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Sep 29, 2015 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac

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Rating distribution

5 stars
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4 stars
227
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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Community All Reviews Statuses

Sir_Laguna

Status Sir_Laguna Jun 28, 2023

It seems like there's a new controversy in gamertown.

The Skullgirl devs made a lot of changes to remove nazi-like iconography, panty-shots and other material they weren't comfortable with anymore. You can read the changelog here and read the director explaining why they did it here.

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Obviously, some gamers are being babies about that and are review-bombing the game …

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It seems like there's a new controversy in gamertown.

The Skullgirl devs made a lot of changes to remove nazi-like iconography, panty-shots and other material they weren't comfortable with anymore. You can read the changelog here and read the director explaining why they did it here.

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Obviously, some gamers are being babies about that and are review-bombing the game on Steam. Social media posts about it seem to be reactions to the controversy and making fun and memes about the people offended by the changes (at least in spanish speaking Twitter and the moment of writing this).

I wrote an article about this on GamerFocus. Its in spanish and you can check it here.

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AlfredoSalza

Status AlfredoSalza Aug 5, 2017

Completed the story mode once with Cerebella and played about 10 hours vs friends.

Pretty good game, nice art and music. I'm not really into "marvel-like" games.