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|cover = Skullgirls Coverart.jpg | |cover = Skullgirls Coverart.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Lab Zero Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Lab Zero Games|2013-2020}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Hidden Variable Studios|2020-}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Softflight|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Softflight|OS X}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Softflight|Linux}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Softflight|Linux}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Autumn Games}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Z-Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Z-Engine}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 29, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 29, 2015}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 29, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 29, 2015}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|skullgirls-2nd-encore|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1443/skullgirls-2nd-encore|81}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|skullgirls-2nd-encore|86}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Fighting }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 245170 | |steam appid = 245170 | ||
|steam appid side = 208610,447510 | |steam appid side = 208610,447510 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |gogcom id side = |
| + | |official site= https://skullgirls.com/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 39099 | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
| + | |mobygames = skullgirls | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Skullgirls | ||
|wikipedia = Skullgirls | |wikipedia = Skullgirls | ||
|winehq = 15443 | |winehq = 15443 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://skullheart.com/ SkullHeart], official forums |
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | skullgirls | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | skullgirls | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | skullgirls | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | skullgirls | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | skullgirls | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
{{--}} DRM-free release has only been available from the ''Humble Indie Bundle 15'' (with all DLC) and ''Humble Brawler Bundle'' (base game only) so far. It is not openly sold otherwise. | {{--}} DRM-free release has only been available from the ''Humble Indie Bundle 15'' (with all DLC) and ''Humble Brawler Bundle'' (base game only) so far. It is not openly sold otherwise. | ||
| + | {{--}} All official versions are now censored, including the removal of important story telling elements. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Squigly | | + | {{DLC/row| Squigly | Adds Squigly as a playable character with her own Story Mode. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Color Palette Bundle | | + | {{DLC/row| Color Palette Bundle | Adds a number of alternate color palette each character. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Big Band | | + | {{DLC/row| Big Band | Adds Big Band as a playable character with his own Story Mode. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Eliza | | + | {{DLC/row| Eliza | Adds Eliza as a playable character with her own Story Mode. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Beowulf | | + | {{DLC/row| Beowulf | Adds Beowulf as a playable character with his own Story Mode. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Robo-Fortune | | + | {{DLC/row| Robo-Fortune | Adds Robo-Fortune as a playable character with her own Story Mode. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| 2nd Encore Upgrade | | + | {{DLC/row| 2nd Encore Upgrade | Includes all of the above downloadable contents plus a fully-voiced Story Mode, while adding new trials and challenges. Has became integrated with the base game and free to all previous owners of Skullgirls as of February 25, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/245170/announcements/detail/3017946057970587196|title=The "Free 2nd Encore Upgrade" Update - Steam Community Announcements|date=2021-02-26}}</ref> Does not include any future content produced by Hidden Variable Studios. | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Rollback Skullgirls Update=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=The latest update brought censorship to the game to the level that even affects narrative elements. This guide teaches how to downgrade the game.|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the following link, and follow the instructions: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2996585730 Rollback Skullgirls Update]. | ||
| + | {{--}} As it is about downgrading the game, it does not support multiplayer. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Skullgirls/SaveData}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Skullgirls/SaveData}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Skullgirls Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Skullgirls Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/skullgirls/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/skullgirls/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Default off; set with <code> -forcevsync</code> parameter; forced off for online play.<ref> | + | |vsync notes = Default off; set with <code> -forcevsync</code> parameter; forced off for online play.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208610/announcements/detail/1984117631144177750|title=7-20 Beta Patch Notes|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Skullgirls Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Skullgirls Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|other controllers = true | |other controllers = true | ||
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input api = false | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = false | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music volume, voice volume, and effects volume. | |separate volume notes = Music volume, voice volume, and effects volume. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/skullgirls/files/5756.html Fan translation by «The Miracle»] | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/skullgirls/files/5756.html Fan translation by «The Miracle»] | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
| − | |p2p notes = | + | |p2p notes = Uses GGPO Rollback Netcode |
|dedicated = | |dedicated = | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
| − | |macos app notes = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17DkOsI9AwAT4dzPkLmunYJJmUpf1FuWR62Q1vAEfJzM/htmlview|title=Catalina 64-bit Compatibility - Google Docs|date=5 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:58, 21 August 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 2013-2020 | Lab Zero Games |
| 2020- | Hidden Variable Studios |
| macOS (OS X) | Softflight |
| Linux | Softflight |
| Publishers | |
| Autumn Games | |
| Engines | |
| Z-Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 22, 2013 |
| macOS (OS X) | September 29, 2015 |
| Linux | September 29, 2015 |
| Reception | |
| OpenCritic | 81 |
| IGDB | 86 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Fighting |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
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General information
- SkullHeart, official forums
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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- All versions require Steam DRM.
- DRM-free release has only been available from the Humble Indie Bundle 15 (with all DLC) and Humble Brawler Bundle (base game only) so far. It is not openly sold otherwise.
- All official versions are now censored, including the removal of important story telling elements.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Squigly | Adds Squigly as a playable character with her own Story Mode. | |
| Color Palette Bundle | Adds a number of alternate color palette each character. | |
| Big Band | Adds Big Band as a playable character with his own Story Mode. | |
| Eliza | Adds Eliza as a playable character with her own Story Mode. | |
| Beowulf | Adds Beowulf as a playable character with his own Story Mode. | |
| Robo-Fortune | Adds Robo-Fortune as a playable character with her own Story Mode. | |
| 2nd Encore Upgrade | Includes all of the above downloadable contents plus a fully-voiced Story Mode, while adding new trials and challenges. Has became integrated with the base game and free to all previous owners of Skullgirls as of February 25, 2021.[1] Does not include any future content produced by Hidden Variable Studios. | |
Essential improvements
Rollback Skullgirls Update
| The latest update brought censorship to the game to the level that even affects narrative elements. This guide teaches how to downgrade the game. |
|---|
|
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Skullgirls\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Skullgirls |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Skullgirls\Save Data |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Skullgirls/SaveData |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | [citation needed] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Default off; set with -forcevsync parameter; forced off for online play.[2] |
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| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
Input
In-game key map settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used in game. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput and DirectInput. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Uses icons indicating what move to make (Low, Medium or High + Punch or Kick) instead of what button to press. Not used outside menus and tutorial. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music volume, voice volume, and effects volume. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | Fan translation by «The Miracle» | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | |||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 2 | Not available in the DRM-free Humble versions. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | Uses GGPO Rollback Netcode |
Other information
Screen reader accessibility
- Skullgirls outputs menu text to the clipboard so that it can be read back using a screen reader.[3]
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | [4] | ||
| Linux |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | SDL2 |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual-core CPU | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel HD 3000 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|
| Other | Broadband Internet connection | |
References
- ↑ The "Free 2nd Encore Upgrade" Update - Steam Community Announcements - last accessed on 2021-02-26
- ↑ 7-20 Beta Patch Notes - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game accessibility guidelines | Ensure screenreader support, including menus & installers
- ↑ Catalina 64-bit Compatibility - Google Docs - last accessed on 5 May 2023