Skullgirls: 2nd Encore

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Vita Lounge
    Jul 11, 2016
    80
    A lovely fighting game with a style all its own, Skullgirls 2nd Encore pairs finely tuned combat with cute and gruesome characters to create a wonderful display of passion and design. If it weren't for its technical limitations, this game could easily be considered a masterpiece.
  2. Worth Playing
    Apr 25, 2016
    80
    Though it is by no means the definitive version of the title, Skullgirls: 2nd Encore is a great fighting game for the Vita.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 18, 2016
    80
    Skullgirls 2nd Encore is an easy recommendation to anyone who has even a passing interest in the fighting genre.
  5. We Got This Covered
    Apr 8, 2016
    80
    Skullgirls 2nd Encore loses some visual luster, but that's about it. Besides the disappointing graphical downgrade, players are getting an identical experience to the console version. Considering it's cross-buy, there's a lot to like here.
  6. Gaming Age
    Jul 15, 2016
    75
    Nonetheless, the art is impressive enough that even a somewhat pale reflection of greatness is still worth seeing. Combine that with an average fighting game and…well, to be honest, I'm not sure if it's enough to make Skullgirls worth a recommendation, unless you're either really into fighting games, or really into seeing an aesthetic that doesn't get nearly enough representation in games.
  7. CGMagazine
    Apr 18, 2016
    70
    Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a much easier purchase to recommend to a PS Vita or PS TV owner who already owns Skullgirls Encore on PS3 or owns a PS4.
  8. High-Def Digest
    Apr 13, 2016
    70
    Its odd yet enchanting art design and overall presentation make it stand out, not to mention the awesome training. Unfortunately, this port to the Vita has some control and visual issues, and '2nd Encore' is probably best played on the PS4.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best PS Vita Game of 2016
18
#18 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2016
22
#22 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2016

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 11 out of 23
  1. sorawild
    Aug 4, 2016
    10
    One of the best fighting games I have ever played. The characters are so well animated that this game has the record for most frames on aOne of the best fighting games I have ever played. The characters are so well animated that this game has the record for most frames on a single character. The character designs themselves are absolutely phenomenal. Skullgirls has an absolutely well done tutorial , making it so even the newest members of the FGC can learn how to play. The netcode for online matches are better then even some AAA fighting games. All in all, a must have for gamers who are heavily into fighting games.… Full Review »
  2. TSTMS2
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    Nice Arcade game from PS4 now on PSVITA very nice arcade game - created for VS multiplayer ... Next PS4 game On PS VITA :) ) ) ,Nice Arcade game from PS4 now on PSVITA very nice arcade game - created for VS multiplayer ... Next PS4 game On PS VITA :) ) ) , story game is with all characters every character own original Story ... good game on PS VITA own music at game :)… Full Review »
  3. DanDW0lf
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    If you own this, congratulations, you have the best version of Skullgirls untouched by those puritan devs who like to destroy steam artbooksIf you own this, congratulations, you have the best version of Skullgirls untouched by those puritan devs who like to destroy steam artbooks and change great ps4 stories… Full Review »
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