Skullgirls: Fighting RPG

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 9,998 reviews
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  • story
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"Skullgirls: Fighting RPG" is a single-player mobile game that combines the thrill of a fighting game with the progression and customization of an RPG. With its stunning 2D animation, unique characters, and customizable controls, the game offers a fighting experience that caters to both new and experienced players. RPG elements such as leveling, evolving, and unlocking special moves add depth to the gameplay, providing hours of grinding and a wholesome story to follow. However, the game is not without its flaws, as it is reported to have bugs.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Phone
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

86%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews
graphics1,097 positive mentions
monetization118 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and smooth animations, making it visually appealing.
  • The gameplay is engaging and easy to learn, with a variety of characters and unique abilities.
  • The developers are responsive to player feedback and regularly update the game with new content.
  • The energy system can be frustrating, as it limits the number of matches players can engage in before needing to wait for energy to recharge.
  • The matchmaking in versus mode can be unbalanced, often pitting lower-level players against much stronger opponents.
  • Some players experience connectivity issues and bugs, such as the game crashing or being unable to log in.
  • graphics1,463 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning quality and unique art style, often compared to console-level visuals. Players appreciate the fluid animations, vibrant character designs, and the overall aesthetic that combines retro and modern elements, creating an engaging visual experience. Despite some minor performance issues on lower-end devices, the game's graphics are consistently highlighted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to its enjoyment and appeal.

    • “The graphics are stunning with simple and easy to learn controls along with the many modes of playing make it something that stands out compared to the rest.”
    • “The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is just tons of fun and fast-paced, the characters look pretty neat, all this game needs is skins and multiplayer.”
    • “This game has amazing graphics and a unique art style with easy controls and in-depth gameplay mechanics.”
    • “In my opinion, Teonite is hard to get; the luck is absolutely terrible. I can only play in the lowest set of graphics because if I put it any higher, my FPS goes down so quickly.”
    • “The aesthetic and user interface is outdated, messy, confusing, etc. for new players, causing them to get overwhelmed.”
    • “The graphics aren't that good and the screen just keeps glitching.”
  • gameplay1,088 mentions

    The gameplay of this mobile fighting game has received widespread acclaim for its smooth mechanics, engaging character designs, and vibrant graphics. Players appreciate the intuitive controls that allow for complex combos, reminiscent of classic fighting games, while also noting the game's depth and strategic elements. However, some users express frustration with the energy system and gacha mechanics, which can hinder progression and lead to a grindy experience. Overall, the game is praised for its fun and addictive gameplay, making it a standout in the mobile fighting genre.

    • “The gameplay is amazing and entertaining for hours, the RPG elements are well balanced and give a good sense of progression, but most importantly the art and animation are just out of this world.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and the controls are simple and easy to use.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and gives off a Mortal Kombat feel whilst providing its own artistic style in art and display, from the animation to characters and setup of everything in the game!”
    • “This is the worst mechanic to put into a game. This makes me not be able to play for long, and if I lose to lag and not being able to move due to the lag, I lose energy for my characters, which frustrates me and makes me hate the game.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly dull. The movesets are super original, and I've become fond of some of the characters, but the gameplay just doesn't hold my interest.”
    • “The gameplay is very repetitive, with most of the combos consisting of tap-tap-tap, slide up, tap-tap-tap, slide down.”
  • story1,050 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the unique character backstories and engaging narratives that add depth to the gameplay. However, some users express frustration with the story mode's difficulty and the requirement to use specific characters, which can hinder progress and lead to a grindy experience. Overall, while the story is considered a strong aspect of the game, there are calls for more updates and expansions to keep it fresh and engaging.

    • “The characters, fights, storyline, and background info on the characters really make this game good, especially with the variety of fighters and their each unique abilities.”
    • “I love it, the mechanic it's awesome, I love the animation and character designs so much, and the story mode is amazing!!!”
    • “The story is well written, and the characters are quirky, with each having their own unique backstory, making the game even more engaging.”
    • “The worst part is the story modes.”
    • “Though I know you have some good themes to the game, like the 80's cartoon theme, but you need to build more on the plot; the storyline is not captivating.”
    • “The story is very bland and boring.”
  • music369 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy, jazzy soundtrack that complements the game's aesthetic and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the music's ability to enhance the overall experience, describing it as addictive and fitting for the game's retro style. While some mention occasional repetitiveness, the majority find the soundtrack to be a standout feature that adds to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The music is excellent.”
    • “The soundtrack has a very 1920's feel to it, which maybe it's just me, but I've always found the music from that era rather endearing, and doesn't feel too repetitive.”
    • “The music, the animation, and even has some gacha in it.”
    • “Had to turn down my music so it wouldn't blend with that login screen junk just to make the download that happens to be in-app!”
    • “The only thing that could make my experience better so far is to have less overlapping soundtracks for a more appeasing auditory experience.”
    • “I have reduced it to 4 stars because the downloading time at the beginning of the game is so frustratingly slow and it doesn't even support background downloading; one has to be on the startup screen for more than an hour and also the annoying music it plays I can't even mute.”
  • monetization244 mentions

    The game's monetization model is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the optional nature of in-app purchases. While there are numerous microtransactions available, many users feel they are not necessary for progression, and the game offers generous rewards through gameplay. However, some players express concerns about high prices for in-game purchases and the effectiveness of rewards from watching ads, indicating a mixed experience with the monetization system.

    • “There are lots of in-game purchases, but they're not really necessary to progress, and they're very generous with giving out the paid in-game currency through daily missions and other means.”
    • “They offer a lot of free stuff all the time, and there's no ads at all unless you want to watch ads for extra stuff.”
    • “It's fair on the monetization, not predatory, and it's as close to the original game as it can get.”
    • “This game is so overladen with expensive microtransactions I'm surprised it didn't try to charge me crystals to pause the game.”
    • “It's a cash grab, plain and simple, designed to bleed your wallet dry with no real payoff.”
    • “Heavily pay to win and flooded with microtransactions.”
  • character development236 mentions

    Character development in the game is highly praised, with users consistently highlighting the unique and creative character designs, animations, and backstories. The characters are described as visually appealing and diverse, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience that combines fun mechanics with strategic elements. Overall, the character design is considered a standout feature, enhancing both the aesthetic and narrative aspects of the game.

    • “The character designs are so unique and creative.”
    • “I love the character designs, their unique fighting styles and blockbusters (specials).”
    • “The character designs and animations are very well done.”
    • “But, there's one thing I don't like about this game which is the character designs; one of the characters is so big that I barely see what I'm doing. The background arena designs mix with the character, making it difficult to see whether you're doing what you think you're doing.”
    • “The thing that I didn't like was the sexualized character designs. I know some people like it, but it just made me uncomfortable.”
    • “Was expecting a little more character design but still got hooked somehow.”
  • grinding155 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly for free-to-play players who often feel forced to grind for hours to progress. Many players express frustration with the energy system and the gacha mechanics, which can make leveling up characters feel like a chore. However, some users appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from grinding and find the gameplay enjoyable despite the grindy nature of the experience.

    • “The only disappointing thing is, of course, the microtransactions, specifically having to unlock characters. But whatever, maybe it makes for fun progression, hopefully not grindy.”
    • “I know that you can use theonite to purchase canopy coins, but it is still hard to grind when you just want to play the game for fun and not grind for hours because of many reasons.”
    • “It's tough, tedious, and overwhelming. I can't get any character to diamond and can't get that far in prize fights without losing my streak!”
    • “The only problem I found with this game is the grinding, but like I said previously, the character design, abilities, and their movements are pretty charming.”
    • “The game looks gorgeous but is extremely grindy, takes tons of work to get into and gets frustrating on higher difficulty with horribly balanced and designed mechanics and enemy buffs that pad out the braindead AI.”
  • humor68 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its clever writing, funny character interactions, and entertaining storylines. Many reviews mention the game's ability to blend action with comedic elements, resulting in a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Overall, the humor is described as creative, engaging, and a significant aspect that enhances the gameplay.

    • “A beautifully made game with smooth controls and hilarious little antics.”
    • “The skills of the characters and actions are hilarious and very creative.”
    • “Great sense of humor, weird and jazzy and violently anime-ish.”
  • stability66 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly during battles and matchmaking. While some players appreciate the overall gameplay experience, they express frustration over the persistent bugs that disrupt their progress and enjoyment. Overall, the game appears to require significant improvements in stability to enhance user experience.

    • “This program is very smooth, user-friendly, has a lot of features, intuitive, and overall clean and bug free.”
    • “Holy hell is this game amazing, there's no glitches, barely any lag, and no pop-up ads.”
    • “No lag, no bugs, no glitches, characters have such cute and fluid movements and game mechanics are absolutely amazing!”
    • “Most of the time it just loads forever, the game freezes, or the game just crashes when trying to find a match.”
    • “I'm disappointed this game is great and I love it yet I always have problems entering the game. I have to open and close it at least 10 times before it opens, and sometimes when I'm done with a battle it freezes and doesn't save my score, yet it takes my energy away. Sadly, I have been an hour or so trying to enter and still nothing. When you resolve this issue, I'll see if I download it again, but I'm tired of doing this day after day.”
    • “The game crashes quite often and there seems to be some glitches while opening relics where the animation freezes.”
  • optimization40 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and good graphics on higher-end devices. However, some players experience issues on lower-end devices, including lag and connection problems, indicating a need for better optimization across a wider range of hardware. Additionally, concerns about netcode stability and control responsiveness suggest that further improvements could enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly and the animation is just beautiful.”
    • “Great graphics and smooth performance, interesting character concepts and diverse range of moves and finishers.”
    • “Wow, a beautiful gameplay even when I play on a low-end device, it still runs smoothly and beautifully.”
    • “It keeps my full potential from being unleashed due to performance issues.”
    • “Also, versus netcode needs better optimization, as it is extremely unstable and constantly suffers from severe lag.”
    • “Game is laggy on my 4 GB RAM device and not optimized; the server is not good and takes too much time to connect.”
  • replayability19 mentions

    Overall, players find the game to have significant replayability due to its engaging mechanics, regular updates, and a solid community. However, many users express a desire for more playable characters and additional content to enhance the experience further. Despite some challenges with leveling and difficulty, the game remains enjoyable and accessible, making it appealing for both newcomers and seasoned players.

    • “Amazing free game (pay totally optional) with no intrusive ads (you can choose to watch short ads for prizes) with tons of replay value and regular updates to characters and gameplay.”
    • “Great learning curve, tons of replayability, no pay-to-win.”
    • “Fun, replayable, generous to newcomers and easy to get a hold of when you spend a little time on it.”
    • “Although I would like to see in the future offline play, real-time PvP, and more playable characters.”
    • “It does need more playable characters.”
    • “Can you guys just add an event quest that gives players a ton of character experience and a small amount of coins but would be replayable so that way players that don't play prize fight and PvP can gain experience from just playing casually?”
  • emotional14 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, with storylines that evoke strong feelings, including moments of heartbreak and nostalgia. The community is described as wholesome, enhancing the overall experience, while the game's engaging narratives and character origins contribute to a heartfelt connection for many players. Overall, the combination of compelling storytelling and a supportive player base makes for an emotionally resonant gaming experience.

    • “I cried because I worked really hard on them.”
    • “Some origin stories can be emotional.”
    • “Fantastic gameplay; I love the comedy in the origin story and story mode; some was heartbreaking in origin.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating blend of 1940s New York and steampunk elements, enhanced by a nostalgic jazz soundtrack. Players appreciate the unique art style and character designs, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as fun, retro, and inviting, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “Has a cool 1940's New York type of atmosphere.”
    • “This game is great! I love its atmosphere, the steampunk theme, and the fighting style. I'll be wanting to play more of these very soon!”
    • “The art style, music, and atmosphere are quintessential.”
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