Cody Medellin
Worth PlayingWorth Playing Skullgirls: 2nd Encore Review
Published 1/22/2020
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Arcade / PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / Vita / XONE / Switch - 7/7/2015
Skullgirls: 2nd Encore
Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a beautifully hand-animated, fast-paced 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. Each of the 14 wildly original characters features unique gameplay mechanics and plenty of personality.
- Developer
- Lab Zero Games, Hidden Variable Studios
- Publisher
- Skybound Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Autumn Games, Arc System Works, M2, Taito, Limited Run
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82
18 scored reviews
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70–90
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The critic average is 82 across 18 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–1008 reviews · 44%
80–895 reviews · 28%
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John Hendrix
GameGrinSkullgirls 2nd Encore Review
Published 12/6/2019
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Devader
Nintendo World ReportSkullgirls 2nd Encore (Switch) Review
Published 11/3/2019
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80
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Read originalDom Reseigh-Lincoln
Nintendo LifeReview: Skullgirls 2nd Encore - A Western 2D Fighter That Might Surprise You
Published 11/1/2019
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewSkullgirls: 2nd Encore Review – GameSpew
Published 10/23/2019
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80
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Skullgirls: 2nd Encore Review
Published 10/22/2019
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKenneth Richardson
DualShockersReview: Skullgirls 2nd Encore – The Perfect Rendition of an Instant Classic
Published 5/1/2016
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Dumlao
Worth PlayingPS Vita Review - 'Skullgirls: 2nd Encore'
Published 4/25/2016
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Bohn
Hardcore GamerReview: Skullgirls 2nd Encore (PS Vita)
Published 4/18/2016
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Read originalKhari Taylor
CGMagazineSkullgirls 2nd Encore (PS Vita) Review
Published 4/18/2016
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-12 vs critic avg
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