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Skull Rogue

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67%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
86% User Score Based on 28 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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About Skull Rogue

Skull Rogue is a single player arcade role playing game. It was developed by Gnelf and was released on February 4, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Skull Rogue is an RPG in the classic rogue-like style. You have to pump your ordinary skeleton to an incredible level from scratch. Discover the world of eternal battles and endless leveling of the character. The further you advance, the harder and more unique your enemies become.

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game is very cheap and doesn't pretend to be something it's not.
  • It offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic browser games from the 2000s.
  • The pixel graphics are appreciated and the gameplay is easy, making it suitable for casual play.
  • The game is extremely simplistic and can be excruciatingly boring with no clear goals.
  • Controls are frustrating, with no option to remap keys or pause the game.
  • There is a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, such as no way to compare item stats or upgrade power effectively.

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a significant issue with the item mechanic, which is generally considered poor. Additionally, while the term "pumping" is frequently mentioned, its meaning remains unclear to many players, leading to confusion about its relevance in the game. Overall, the gameplay is described as easy and lacking in mental engagement.

    • “The item mechanic is also pretty bad.”
    • “A lot of reviews mention 'pumping' (as does the game's description), but I have no idea if that's some inside joke or mechanic I missed, or if those reviews are just spam.”
    • “Easy gameplay that does not require any mental activity, yet is described as 'thoughtful pumping'.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their high quality relative to the game's size, featuring charming old-fashioned pixel art that appeals to enthusiasts. Players appreciate the extensive and varied locations, along with a diverse array of enemies, enhancing the overall visual experience.

    • “Extensive and varied locations, different types of enemies, and incredible pixel graphics.”
    • “Well, in fact, nice old-fashioned graphics that do not hurt the eyes of a true connoisseur.”
    • “The graphics are very good for this size.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story is straightforward and revolves around a repetitive cycle of self-defense and character progression, set against a backdrop of appealing old-fashioned graphics that cater to nostalgic players.

    • “The plot is as simple as always: defend yourself, level up, defend yourself.”
    • “The story lacks depth and feels repetitive, offering nothing new or engaging.”
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70%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Skull Rogue is a arcade role playing game. Common tags for Skull Rogue include beautiful, indie, 2d, fast-paced, roguelike and others.

Skull Rogue is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Skull Rogue was released on February 4, 2020.

Skull Rogue was developed by Gnelf.

Skull Rogue has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Skull Rogue for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Skull Rogue is a single player game.

Similar games include bit Dungeon II, Legend of Dungeon, Razenroth, Swag & Sorcery, Loot River and others.