Andrew Farrell
PC InvasionSkellboy Refractured review — Gonna end up a big ol’ pile of them bones
Published 1/13/2021
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Linux / PC / Mac / Switch - 1/30/2020
Skellboy
Life was peaceful in the Cubold Kingdom until the king’s evil court magician got dumped by the princess. With his heart broken and his rage fueled, he called upon the evil spirits to resurrect the dead and the kingdom’s long forgotten monstrosities. What he doesn’t realize in his fury is that he accidentally summoned an ancient hero as well… Skippy! Travel across the beautifully rendered kingdom of Cubold and take full advantage of your resurrected, skeletal body! Swap out body parts to acquire new abilities during your adventure or pick up a new weapon to vanquish the evil magician’s lackeys. Onwards, Skippy, it’s time to be a hero once more! • A true action-rpg experience that will test your skill and reward exploration! • An expansive singleplayer experience across the interconnected world of Cubold! • The unique ability to swap out body parts to acquire special abilities! • Several weapon types to clobber any foes you face! • Special enemies and bosses that will truly test your mettle! • A beautifully vibrant world alongside some rocking chiptune tracks!
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- UmaikiGames
- Publisher
- Fabraz
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The critic average is 61 across 10 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Elisha Deogracias
GamingTrendGamingTrend Skellboy Review
Published 3/18/2020
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50
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Sellwood
GBAtempGBAtemp Skellboy Review
Published 3/3/2020
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50
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalNick Steinberg
Screen RantSkellboy Review: No Skin in the Game
Published 2/24/2020
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40
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaime Carrillo
Pure NintendoReview: Skellboy (Nintendo Switch)
Published 2/12/2020
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70
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam Gowing
TechRaptorSkellboy Review
Published 2/9/2020
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55
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalOllie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeMini Review: Skellboy - An Amusing Take On Zelda That's Undone By Sluggish Performance
Published 2/7/2020
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60
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharlie Kelly
Checkpoint GamingSkellboy Review – Pure indie goodness dressed with charm
Published 1/30/2020
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80
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportSkellboy (Switch) Review
Published 1/29/2020
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70
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Tudor
Digital ChumpsSkellboy
Published 10/26/2017
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65
+4 vs critic avg
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