At the same time, we can have two skulls with us, which allows us to combine their power in effective (and efficient) combinations and adjust our skills to the situation we are in. While some may make him a battle-hardened swordsman or allow him to cast offensive spells like a real sorcerer, others will turn him into a terrifying monster. Along the way, however, he finds skulls, which are the local equivalent of character classes and provide him with various abilities. The headless Skul in its standard form is not very powerful, and therefore virtually every enemy it encounters is a deadly threat. During the game we go through various procedurally generated levels and face hordes of enemies.
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From now on it is up to him to save the king and his subordinates and to deal with the invaders. Consoles, Microsoft, News, Nintendo, PC, PS4, PS5, Sony, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X. Almost, because there is one skeleton left in the wild, that is the Skul. The fortress quickly surrendered, and almost all creatures inhabiting it were taken prisoner. Demon King's Castle was attacked by the combined forces of adventurers and an imperial army led by the mighty Hero of Caerleon. Skul: The Hero Slayer takes us on a journey to a fantastic land. The game was developed by the independent SouthPAW Games studio and published by NeoWiz.
Derived from the pain and hate of life itself, Dark Quartz taints and takes control of everything it touches.Ĭurrently available on PC ( Steam) for $19.99 USD, Skul: The Hero Slayer is coming to PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on October 21, 2021.Skul: The Hero Slayer is a roguelike, made in the convention of an action platform game. So just wait and see who really is the hunter and who is the hunted.Īt the end of every chapter, go head-to-head with massive bosses corrupted with Dark Quartz and powerful beyond belief. While Skul may be small, he still packs quite a punch. Skul has crossed paths with a party of Adventurers! They are powerful foes that hunt Demons for sport.
Choose combos that match your playing style and switch them in the heat of battle to bring your enemies to their knees. Use up to 2 skulls at a time, each of which has its own unique attack range, speed and power. In addition to his formidable fighting skills, he can gain new and exciting abilities depending on which skull he's wearing. “We never imagined the success Skul would see on Steam in the past year, and we know the future is bright for everyone’s favorite boney little anti-hero on consoles.” “Skul’s journey to the Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation has been a long one - but we’re thrilled the little guy is finally making his debut during the spookiest time of the year,” said Sangwoo Park, CEO of SouthPAW. This will be added to all versions in the coming weeks.
In addition to the console launch, a new update has been announced that includes the all-new Hard Mode, new enemies, and a whole lot more. Publisher NEOWIZ and developed by SouthPAW Games announced Skul: The Hero Slayer is finally coming to PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch consoles on October 21, 2021. Facing great odds and even greater foes, players will use Skul’s unique ability to swap skulls and transform into one of more than 20 unique playable characters, unlocking a plethora of devastating attack combos and abilities, and creating new challenges with every playthrough. In his path stands the dastardly Caerleon Empire, and a famed group of Adventurers who yearn for nothing more than to vanquish Skul and his Demon brethren.
All of the demons in the castle were taken prisoner except for one lone skeleton named 'Skul'.įeaturing dazzling pixel-art graphics and fluid, fast-paced gameplay, Skul follows the tale of a diminutive, yet powerful, skeleton burdened with saving his King from captivity. They attacked the Demon stronghold with overwhelming numbers and succeeded in its total destruction.
What makes this time different though, is that the Adventurers decided to join forces with the Imperial Army and the 'Hero of Caerleon' to lead a full onslaught in hopes of wiping out the Demons once and for all. The human race attacking the Demon King's castle is nothing new and has happened countless times before. It will keep you on your toes, as you will never know what to expect. Skul: The Hero Slayer is an action-platformer that boasts rogue-like features such as everchanging and challenging maps.