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2012 PCPlayStationXbox

A fast 2D fighting game with striking hand-drawn Dark Deco visuals, flexible team-building, inventive combos and beginner-friendly training tools. Its style is unmistakable and the competitive depth is serious.

What defines Skullgirls:

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation
  • Tactical depth
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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  • Lavish presentation
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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