Skullgirls: 2nd Encore

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Eurogamer Italy
    Aug 19, 2015
    90
    The original Skullgirls was a great fighting game with poor contents. Skullgirls: 2nd Encore is finally a complete game with tons of modes, characters and extras. The original gameplay is still there, fresh and funny as usual, and the cross-buy and cross-play options are simply perfect for this awesome experience.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 7, 2015
    90
    The best 2D fighter on PS4 with superb cross-buy and cross-play functionality.
  3. XGN
    Aug 6, 2015
    90
    Skullgirls offers the necessary depth and artistic images which make it a great game. The soundtrack is fantastic as well, and the game contains a great combat system. The game really stands its ground within the fighting game genre.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 5, 2015
    90
    It hasn’t been the easiest journey for Skullgirls to the PlayStation 4, but with 2nd Encore, Lab Zero have turned in the definitive edition of a high-quality fighting game that not only has bags of character but matches it with both technical and enjoyable action.
  6. ZTGD
    Jul 29, 2015
    90
    For $25, you get a fine fighting game that plays great and looks pretty amazing. Players who own the first iteration and the DLC may need to think extra hard if they really want to double dip, but fighting game fans that are looking for a flashy, complex, and fun fighting game and haven’t tried this game out yet need to pick it up.
  7. Destructoid
    Jul 11, 2015
    90
    It all shapes up to the definitive, and maybe final version of one of the most beautiful, detailed, and passionately developed fighting games in recent memory.
  8. IGN Italia
    Aug 4, 2015
    88
    A great beat-em-up, maybe even to expand, but perfect for adrenaline and complex fights, and great for thoughtless challenges with friends.
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 29, 2015
    80
    Skullgirls is an intriguing surprises in the fighting game genre, with a charming roster and a stunningly accessible tutorial.
  10. Brash Games
    Aug 30, 2015
    80
    One feature I was particularly pleased to see included was support for legacy controllers.
  11. Gameblog.fr
    Aug 6, 2015
    80
    Led by a neat gameplay, more weird but still appealing characters join the bizarre world of Skullgirls. A very good investment for all VS Fighting lovers.
  12. 3DJuegos
    Jul 28, 2015
    80
    Beautiful and over the top 2D fighting title plentiful of weird playable characters, sense of humor and a very solid gameplay.
  13. IGN Spain
    Aug 5, 2015
    79
    One nice try, bit definitely not the best beat'em up out there. Its lack of content and poor graphics are its downside.
  14. Vandal
    Jul 26, 2015
    78
    Skullgirls still is a very interesting fighting game fans of the 2D part of the genre should try. And if you haven't tried it yet, this version is a great opportunity.
  15. GamesBeat
    Jul 14, 2015
    78
    If you haven’t tried Skullgirls yet, this is this best place to start, but if you’ve already played it, there’s not much reason to switch to this version for now.
  16. PlaySense
    Aug 31, 2015
    75
    Skullgirls stands out because of its insane character designs and dito move sets. Beneath this shiny layer of craziness, however, it's nothing more than one more thumb-twisting 2D fighter that doesn't quite make it to the level of its colleagues.
  17. NZGamer
    Aug 4, 2015
    75
    A funny fighting game with the option of a drunk announcer.
  18. Push Square
    Aug 6, 2015
    70
    Skullgirls remains a fine fighter with finesse and an interesting solution to excessive imbalance.
  19. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jul 16, 2015
    70
    It’s brutish welcome is certain to dissuade many newcomers with unrelenting AI and unnecessarily obscure move lists, but those that make it past the opening trials will be rewarded with one of the most unique and charming 2D fighters in a long time.

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#40 Best PS4 Game of 2015

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 80
  3. Negative: 32 out of 80
  1. dingykix
    Jun 29, 2023
    1
    So the game has been greatly censored in a recent update not even by the original developer. I bought this game because of the mechanics butSo the game has been greatly censored in a recent update not even by the original developer. I bought this game because of the mechanics but also because of the artwork and dark themes which the current rights holder went through great lengths to butcher. I can't even get a refund for this butchered game. WOW!… Full Review »
  2. Eddie995863
    Jun 29, 2023
    0
    Censorship will not be tolerated. It was a very good video game. Besides all of that censorship I would like to say that It is a very originalCensorship will not be tolerated. It was a very good video game. Besides all of that censorship I would like to say that It is a very original and fun fighting game.… Full Review »
  3. reyreyth
    Jul 6, 2023
    0
    Do not support censorship, let this game die just like the developers want. I wish I could get a refund for this game. The original game was aDo not support censorship, let this game die just like the developers want. I wish I could get a refund for this game. The original game was a fun fighting game, this is a butchering from people that are not even the original creators, from people that are more interested in pushing their political agenda than to make a goof game.… Full Review »
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