Skullgirls: 2nd Encore

 PlayStation 4
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

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  1. KaiKennedy
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    Simply put, it's the best value in fighting games. The in-depth tutorial and easy-to-understand systems made this the game that opened my eyes to how fun fighters *could* be. If you like MvC2 & Guilty Gear, you'll love Skullgirls.

    It's the game that got me into fighters, and it's the standard against which I judge all others.
  2. SeekerOfLight41
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Ir has an amazing art, great animations, wonderful music, a story Mode with a not so common environment, and even if the setting can be a little cliché, the amazing Gameplay full of possibilities, and overall charisma makes It a great Game, even greater when you notice that the videogames was madres by an indie team.

    Perfection doesnt exist, but as a 2D fighter this One sure is close, my    Ir has an amazing art, great animations, wonderful music, a story Mode with a not so common environment, and even if the setting can be a little cliché, the amazing Gameplay full of possibilities, and overall charisma makes It a great Game, even greater when you notice that the videogames was madres by an indie team.

    Perfection doesnt exist, but as a 2D fighter this One sure is close, my personal favorite on the genre    … Expand
  3. shootingstars99
    Aug 23, 2019
    8
    This is a really creative and super fun modern day fighter! SkullGirls takes cues from a variety of different series and does them in a way that feels like an homage rather than a jumbled mess. One feature that is new to me is the amount of characters on a team, and how it can affect your play style. King of FIghters and MvC have set team sizes, so SkullGirls really lets you take your playThis is a really creative and super fun modern day fighter! SkullGirls takes cues from a variety of different series and does them in a way that feels like an homage rather than a jumbled mess. One feature that is new to me is the amount of characters on a team, and how it can affect your play style. King of FIghters and MvC have set team sizes, so SkullGirls really lets you take your play style to new creative heights. With an in-depth tutorial mode and lots of modes of play, this game has a hell of a lot of replayability.… Expand
  4. CDSTACK
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    A stunning and exciting game, set in a rich Dark Deco filled world of skyscrapers and neon to coastal towns of fish-people, you can play through multiple characters, from an undead opera singer with a song for justice, to a famed wrestler making his way back to the top in an unconventional way, you are treated to lore, stories, and histories that paint an expansive world. With a fightingA stunning and exciting game, set in a rich Dark Deco filled world of skyscrapers and neon to coastal towns of fish-people, you can play through multiple characters, from an undead opera singer with a song for justice, to a famed wrestler making his way back to the top in an unconventional way, you are treated to lore, stories, and histories that paint an expansive world. With a fighting system that encourages fast-paced action, you find yourself battling against anyone with a variety of wild movesets. If you like fighting games, give Skullgirls a try!… Expand
  5. waddle_dee
    Jan 18, 2023
    8
    Very good game but I wish I spent my 25$ on something else because I am god awful at fighting games, I can't even beat some of the tutorial levels. But, one thing, can the creators add some sort of filter to cover up the characters underwear? Other than that great game.
  6. DeathByTiger
    Jul 26, 2017
    9
    Think of all the amazing things, that all of the best fighting games have done at one point or another... And then! Add a diverse list of characters(with a tremendous amount of costume swatches), a rich story line, an incredibly in-depth tutorial for each character, and super fun, mid-to-fast paced combat system. That is Skullgirls.

    So you understand how good this game is... You can't    Think of all the amazing things, that all of the best fighting games have done at one point or another... And then! Add a diverse list of characters(with a tremendous amount of costume swatches), a rich story line, an incredibly in-depth tutorial for each character, and super fun, mid-to-fast paced combat system. That is Skullgirls.

    So you understand how good this game is... You can't accidentally hit the pause button. While you are playing, you have to hold the button down before it confirms and pulls up the menu. That is so simple and amazing that it seems ridiculous that it isn't in every fighting game ever. What that means: Pacing in the match is never shut down because someone panicked, started button mashing, and BLAM... Timing's ****

    Easy to pickup, difficult to master.

    Why a 9? There is room for improvement when it comes to online matchmaking. On the PS4 at least, it can be a bit buggy and crash the game every 1 out of 8 times or so.    … Expand

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#40 Best PS4 Game of 2015

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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. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Brash Games
    Aug 30, 2015
    80
    One feature I was particularly pleased to see included was support for legacy controllers.
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