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Skul: The Hero Slayer

$19.99 $9.99
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Metacritic:
80
Developer:
SOUTHPAW GAMES
Publisher:
NEOWIZ
Platforms:
Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

The Demon King's Castle in Ruins

The human race attacking the Demon King's castle is nothing new and has happened countless times before. What makes this time different though, is that the Adventurers decided to join forces with the Imperial Army and the 'Hero of Caerleon' to lead a full onslaught in hopes of wiping out the Demons once and for all. They attacked the Demon stronghold with overwhelming numbers and succeeded in its total destruction. All of the demons in the castle were taken prisoner except for one lone skeleton named 'Skul'.


Side-Scrolling Platformer Action

'Skul: The Hero Slayer' is an action-platformer that boasts rogue-like features such as everchanging and challenging maps. It will keep you on your toes, as you will never know what to expect.



Tons of skulls, tons of playable characters

Skul is no ordinary skeleton. In addition to his formidable fighting skills, he can gain new and exciting abilities depending on which skull he's wearing. Use up to 2 skulls at a time, each of which has its own unique attack range, speed and power. Choose combos that match your playing style and switch them in the heat of battle to bring your enemies to their knees. The power is in your hands!



The Adventurers

Skul has crossed paths with a party of Adventurers! They are powerful foes that hunt Demons for sport. While Skul may be small, he still packs quite a punch. So just wait and see who really is the hunter and who is the hunted....


Bosses Corrupted by Dark Quartz

At the end of every chapter, go head-to-head with massive bosses corrupted with Dark Quartz and powerful beyond belief. Derived from the pain and hate of life itself, Dark Quartz taints and takes control of everything it touches.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
100 user reviews
84%
Positive
7 min at review
Not Recommended

Be aware the controller support for this game is absolutely random. Some people have no problem, others' controller stop working randomly, and others like me can't make it work whatsoever. Despite the various fixes that are posted online, nothing worked for me. I cannot therefor recommend a game I cannot play.

5 helpful
38 hrs at review
Recommended

I think it's safe to say development has ended, but it was indeed a phenomenal run. Great job, devs, this game is amazing.

2 helpful
120 hrs at review
Recommended

Great Roguelike with exiting development. A neat mix out of skill and luck equates to a lot of fun. Once you finished the story there is still things to discover but playing the black mirror (higher difficulties of the same game with minor tweaks) can get quite frustrating half way through because the scaling is tough. Would recommend to anyone that likes randomized items and side scrolling fun.

2 helpful
79 hrs at review
Recommended

one of the most amazing, and i mean, amazing games ive ever played. worth the cheap price, and underrated, as hell

2 helpful
30 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Okay at first, but quickly became tedious.

1 helpful
4 hrs at review
Recommended

There is a large replay value and high but mostly fair diffiuclty

1 helpful
44 hrs at review
Recommended

This game is an absolute masterpiece. The story and gameplay flow together perfectly, despite the roguelite nature of the game. I was never lost in story or gameplay, and having gotten to the end, I can say that this game is worth the money. With a post-game mode to try, there is something long after the credits roll. Incredible game, Incredible story.

1 helpful
6 hrs at review
Recommended

I haven't gotten super far in this, but the beginning area has been fun enough on its own! I really like the concept of changing the characters head just being something a skeleton could do, therefore that is how you alter yourself through the run! Fun combat, adorable style. Yes.

1 helpful
12 hrs at review
Recommended

I thin when you first play sometimes you may not like it. The furthormore you play you see there is more lore then you though and it tends to be enjoyable im sure if i keep playing it will get more enjoyable at the moment a run a day is perfect for me

1 helpful
13 hrs at review
Recommended

It took me months of looking to find the perfect rogeulite when I stumbled upon this game

1 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

FAQ

How much does Skul: The Hero Slayer cost?

Skul: The Hero Slayer costs $9.99. Currently 50% off!

What are the system requirements for Skul: The Hero Slayer?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+ Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

What platforms is Skul: The Hero Slayer available on?

Skul: The Hero Slayer is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Skul: The Hero Slayer worth buying?

Skul: The Hero Slayer has 84% positive reviews from 100 players. Metacritic score: 80/100.

When was Skul: The Hero Slayer released?

Skul: The Hero Slayer was released on Jan 20, 2021.

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