I wish that I had more story-based moments to attach me to the game’s world, but I keep coming back since it’s so fun anyway. For folks moving over from Hades and its rich pantheon of non-combat characters, this could be a sharp change. It’s certainly more story than Dead Cells, but narrative beats are only triggered by clearing bosses. Cutscenes in Skul: The Hero Slayer are generally sentimental, with the witch that serves as Skul’s guide recounting his history with the Demon King and such. That said, for players looking for a Hades-quality story, you’ll need to look elsewhere. But like many good roguelikes, it’s the combination of quick reflexes with thoughtful item choices that takes you far. If that sounds like a lot to take in…well, it is. Most skulls can also be upgraded along the way as well with bones (currency gained from sacrificing extra skulls). Each piece of equipment has a passive ability as well as two bonus passives that become stronger with matching equipment. Magic orbs have a passive ability and an active skill. The game doesn’t give you much tutorial to learn how it works, but each item can play a key role in your run.Įach skull comes with a standard attack, up to two special abilities, and a special attack activated when you swap that skull in. On top of that, the game’s item system is COMPLEX. This means you won’t find adaptable difficulty, just tough encounters that take some persistence to fight through. Skul: The Hero Slayer definitely leans more towards Hades than Dead Cells (the Headless from Dead Cells is actually a skull in the game, even). There’s still plenty of skill required even when luck is on your side. Regardless of power, a Legendary skull isn’t an automatic trip to the end boss. Still, even given the wide gap in styles, each skull feels balanced.
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That doesn’t even account for Unique skulls, which range from the Predator (from the movie franchise) to an electric-guitar wielding Rock Star that can summon a full rock band. Skul packs a ton of references and fun into its skulls, making some off-the-wall and hilarious, while others wield awe-inspiring power (here’s looking at you, Grim Reaper). Discovering new skulls can be one of the best parts of the game because they’re more than just new weapons to uncover. Some skulls will fit your playstyle more than others, and skulls range in rarity (and power) from Common to Legendary. Like many roguelikes, chance can play a role in a successful run. With an arsenal of two swappable skulls, a magic orb for special abilities, and up to nine passive equipment items, Skul’s customization is a highlight of the game. Swapping heads gives Skul a completely new body with new powers, weapons, and movements. Luckily, Skul’s also got a special ability: he can replace his own head with another skeleton’s. With the Demon King captured and the powerful Senators locked away across the realm, Skul starts off with nothing but a bone to club enemies with. The game places you in control of Skul, a tiny skeleton tasked with beating back the oncoming hordes of humans. Skul: The Hero Slayer is developed by Korean studio SouthPAW Games and published by Neowiz. Hades swept in a new wave of fans last year with captivating animated graphics, evolving narrative, and difficulty/accessibility settings that made the game approachable for a wider player base. Dead Cells’ fluid combat, wide weapon selection, and great pixel graphics turned heads for the toughened. More recently, Dead Cells and Hadesboth shifted the landscape. Since 2011’s The Binding of Issac, players have been enamored with these punishing titles where death is permanent, character growth is slow but consistent, and beating the game happens in one good run with no save points. It’s a golden age for action-based roguelikes. The only way to play as Little Bone again is to start a new run.Skul: The Hero Slayer released out of Early Access to some tough competition. It is the default skull of every attempt you make and has no way of returning if you replace it with either another skull and move to another map. Skul, also known as Little Bone, is the main character and unique in comparison to any other skull. These Awakened versions are listed under the "Awakenings List" collapsible table for each quality of skull.When going from Rare to Unique, a second skill is also obtained at the same Unique calibre, as opposed to the Common version of that gained skill.Most skulls also have the ability to Awaken, transforming into a better version of that skull, with its abilities improved.Each skull has special stats and abilities associated with it, and each one has a different skill set when swapped to. One of the main mechanics in Skul: The Hero Slayer is the player's ability to switch the default skull with another, found throughout the playthrough.
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