Skul: The Hero Slayer

Fun game that I really liked. But be warned it will take you hundreds of hours to beat.

I frickin love this game, if you can't tell. I work from home and play while I'm at work (thus the stupid high hours played.) But legit, this game is so fun. So many different ways to play whether it's the list of characters, the item combinations, or the inscriptions. So, so fun. So many different combinations. Definitely play the game all the way through without mods first, but after you beat that final boss on final difficulty, go ahead and mod it. It only makes the replayability of this game increase from there. I really hope they make a sequel!!!

Amazing and entertaining game, Hades++

There is too little variation for this to make an interesting roguelike. I don't know if you unlock more bosses as the game goes on, but I'm already tired of fighting the tree guy in the first level every time, even though the lore tells us that we should have freed him after beating him the first time. Also, limiting us to 9 trinkets plateaus early and there are often times where I get to the shop and I don't feel like buying anything because nothing is better than what I already have. A shame, because I like the art and the concept.

Skul: The Hero Slayer is a refreshingly inventive and challenging roguelike action platformer that stands out for its unique twist on character progression and fast-paced combat. Developed by SouthPAW Games, this title plunges players into a dark fantasy world where you control Skul, a tiny but fierce skeleton warrior fighting to rescue the Demon King from invading heroes. What immediately captures attention is Skul’s ability to swap out his skull mid-combat, each skull granting different abilities, stats, and playstyles. This mechanic injects a layer of strategic depth and variety that keeps the gameplay fresh and constantly evolving, rewarding experimentation and mastery. From the first moments, Skul: The Hero Slayer hooks players with its tight and responsive controls. The combat feels fluid and precise, allowing for quick dashes, agile jumps, and a variety of attacks that combine to create thrilling combos and evasive maneuvers. Enemies are diverse and demand different tactics, ranging from relentless foot soldiers to gigantic bosses that test your reflexes and pattern recognition. The challenge is substantial but fair, with each run pushing players to improve their skills and make smart choices about which skulls and upgrades to equip. Death is a natural part of the cycle, and the roguelike elements ensure that every run is unique thanks to procedurally generated levels and a constantly shifting arsenal. Visually, the game employs a vibrant, hand-drawn pixel art style that perfectly balances dark fantasy themes with a playful, almost cartoonish charm. The environments are richly detailed, from gloomy castles and haunted forests to eerie caves, each filled with traps, secrets, and atmospheric touches that deepen immersion. The character animations are fluid and expressive, giving Skul a surprising amount of personality despite his skeletal appearance. The soundtrack complements the action perfectly, with energetic tunes that heighten tension during combat and more subdued melodies that evoke the game’s mysterious lore. One of Skul: The Hero Slayer’s greatest strengths lies in its progression and customization systems. The wide array of skulls you collect—from the straightforward Warrior and the nimble Ranger to the magical Sorcerer and the hulking Giant—allows for a multitude of playstyles and strategic options. Players can tailor their approach depending on the enemies ahead or their personal preference, mixing and matching skull abilities to suit their needs. Alongside skull upgrades, various passive and active items add further layers of customization, making each run feel distinct and rewarding. The game also features a compelling narrative woven through cryptic dialogue and environmental storytelling. While not the primary focus, the story adds motivation and context to Skul’s quest, enriching the experience without overshadowing the core gameplay loop. It’s a dark tale of war, sacrifice, and rebellion that gradually unfolds as players progress, inviting curiosity and investment. However, Skul: The Hero Slayer is not without its challenges for some players. The difficulty can be punishing, especially for those new to roguelikes or action platformers, and the randomized nature of runs means success often hinges on luck as well as skill. Some may find the learning curve steep or the repeated deaths frustrating. Additionally, while the pixel art is charming, it might not appeal to those who prefer more modern or realistic visuals. In conclusion, Skul: The Hero Slayer is a brilliantly crafted roguelike that combines fast-paced, skillful combat with innovative character mechanics and a rich visual style. Its unique skull-swapping system breathes new life into the genre, offering deep strategic possibilities and high replay value. For players who enjoy challenging platformers with a dark yet whimsical tone, Skul delivers an addictive, rewarding experience full of surprises and fierce battles. It’s a must-play for anyone looking to test their reflexes and embrace the chaos of a relentless, ever-changing adventure. Rating: 9/10

One of my favorites, simple yet complex, cute but full of soul little game. MUST TRY.

It's a fun little game I played a lot on PS4, got it on a great sale here, and glad to see how great I did with how stacked in your favor the first couple runs are.

My personal favorite roguelite experience. There's so much variety in every run due the different types of characters and builds you can play, keeping you engaged with continuously harder difficulties being unlocked with every completed run. Fantastic game with a wonderful design choice.

Fantastic game, love to just whip it out between college classes.

Ive played this game for 30 hours and its a pretty good game. Hope the developer add more new skulls in the future

Neat with some Dead Cells / Rogue Legacy flavour to it, every run feels pretty different

This game got me into Rogue-lites, and i have yet found a Rogue-lite as fun as this one. Tons of fun and a lot of build potential. A must for Rogue-lite fans

Great hardcore game. Recommended for everyone who loves roguelike RPG, with 2D, and some storytelling. P.S. I put 100 hours to see true ending... and little bit regret that not get it in 60 hours. As most this kind of games - it's kind of a drug)

Cool game. Hard mode if you wanna...I'm moving onto something else in my queue. Happy to support indie.

Love this game, the pixel design mixed with the multitude of depth combines for a fun number of hours.

While this game is quite fun, the dark mirror 5+ just seems to become, either get Arms or Artifact, Every other inscription is far too weak to clear even trash mobs in rooms. Hidden blade? total crap. Rapidity? total crap. Fairy tale?? total crap. Masterpiece? more like Mastertrash. It's just frustrating that there is the illusion of choice. Theres like 2 dozen inscriptions. only 2 are any good. It's just dumb. Especially for a single player game. Make them all strong. I don't get it.

game is awesome, BUT HOLY FUCK ARE ADVENTURERS HARD AND UNFAIR, THEY ARE HARDER THAN FUCKING DARK FIRST HERO, so just because of that i give the game a negative review, it completely ruins the experience and fun, but everything else is nice skill issue or not, i died to adventurers more than any other bosses, so it must mean something is not right

The game is good yes, until you get to the third major boss and the fourth area, at that point the game just becomes spam and unfun, the final area which is fifth is perfect for a final area though, but my god can the guy who made the fourth area go fuck himself

Sorry, Neowiz. If you want me to turn this into a positive review, why don't you spend 25 hours dying over and over for the ability to revive at 60% health first?

jogo OTIMO voce aparece no meio de um massacre de esqueletos um esqueleto te da um osso e com esse osso voce massacra VARIAS pessoas pega um novo esqueleto que provavelmente e uma merda como um homem bomba ou voce tem sorte e pega o decapitado do dead cells

This is the most adorable rogue-lite you'll ever play, with a rather somber story within it.

Disturbing indie clone of dead cells. npc says: "bring 10 bones". You destroy good items to get this bones, give it to npc and npc says: "i dont need those bones now". Mmmmmm. You touch the chest and it insta kills you, restart mmmm. All rooms are almost the same (2-3 random rooms). Enemies are boring (you just jump around and wait till make 10 attacks on them).

Worth every penny, blood, sweat and tears to 100%

One of the best and hardest games I ever played. For real.

Really fun. The replay value is definitely there with all the items and builds you can go for, plus i love all the skuls. Wish there was more about this game out there, and hopefully they make a spiritual successor with more features for post game shenanigans.

became the overlord and died to a spinning spike.

This is 100% the best platformer i've ever played. 8/10.

it is a cool and good and epic game i joy play this game

definitely an all time great in the roguelike genre

dont waste your time and money i

solo leveling but as one of the monsters :)

i like skul it funs

it good

nice game

Nice game

very fun

fun game

good

good

simple fun 8/10

it good

easily one of the best rouglikes ive ever played

Spooky. (Nice.)

very good

one of a kind

skull

yes

addicted...

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