Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 12, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 3127 total reviews in window · weighted 178.1 up / 12.7 down · computed 5h ago · full methodology →

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  Nintendo Life

  trust 76Nov 1, 2019

  “If you're looking for a new fighting game experience and you've somehow managed to avoid Skullgirls over the last seven years, then Skullgirls 2nd Encore is as good as any opportunity to do so. It doesn't bring anything new to the table to distinguish it from the other iterations of the update that dropped back in 2016, and some new characters would have really helped sell its arrival on Switch, but with its catchy jazzy soundtrack and memorable character animations, it's still one of the most underrated fighters to emerge in recent generations.”

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• 90
  Nindie Spotlight

  trust 70Oct 22, 2019

  “While I’ve consistently heard nothing but great things about Skullgirls from my friends who are massive fighting fans up until PAX this year I’d never gotten to check it out myself...”

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• 90
  Cubed3

  trust 70Sep 23, 2015

  “Skullgirls was one of the best new fighting IPs to come out in years, and Skullgirls 2nd Encore is everything that made the original game great and so much more. New characters, new modes, and improved visuals and sound make this the (hopefully) complete version of a fantastic title before the developers finally move on to new projects. This is a fighting game for fighting fans made by fighting fans, and the balance and creativity here is absolutely off the charts. It is a wonderfully enjoyable title to play, both for newcomers and the genre savvy, representing one of the most enjoyable, complete fighters in recent memory. The roster might be a bit on the small side and this package doesn't offer that much more for those that already purchased the DLC, but those that haven't absolutely need to pick this up. A game like this deserves a second encore, and Skullgirls has certainly earned it.”

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• 70
  Push Square

  trust 69Aug 6, 2015

  “Skullgirls remains a fine fighter with finesse and an interesting solution to excessive imbalance. ”

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• 80
  NintendoWorldReport

  trust 69Nov 3, 2019

  “As stated before, if you’re not a fan of the genre as it is, Skullgirls probably won’t change your mind, but if you’re interested in fighting games or already enjoy them as a whole, this is one title you should probably pick up.”

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• 90
  ZTGD

  trust 68Jul 29, 2015

  “For $25, you get a fine fighting game that plays great and looks pretty amazing. Players who own the first iteration and the DLC may need to think extra hard if they really want to double dip, but fighting game fans that are looking for a flashy, complex, and fun fighting game and haven’t tried this game out yet need to pick it up.”

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• 80
  Worth Playing

  trust 67Jan 22, 2020

  “Unless you've already had your fill of the game on other platforms, Skullgirls 2nd Encore on the Switch is well worth a purchase.”

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• 90
  Eurogamer

  trust 66Aug 19, 2015

  “The original Skullgirls was a great fighting game with poor contents. Skullgirls: 2nd Encore is finally a complete game with tons of modes, characters and extras. The original gameplay is still there, fresh and funny as usual, and the cross-buy and cross-play options are simply perfect for this awesome experience.”

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  GameGrin

  trust 65Dec 6, 2019

  “As a fighting game, there is almost no aspect of Skullgirls Second Encore that isn't an absolute joy to play, and the Switch's portability only enhances those qualities. Fans of fighting games will find so much to love in Skullgirls, but the game won't create any zealous converts out of those who loathe the conventions of the fighting game genre.”

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  TheSixthAxis

  trust 65Aug 5, 2015

  “It hasn’t been the easiest journey for Skullgirls to the PlayStation 4, but with 2nd Encore, Lab Zero have turned in the definitive edition of a high-quality fighting game that not only has bags of character but matches it with both technical and enjoyable action.”

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• 90
  Nintendo Times

  trust 64Nov 15, 2019

  “EXCELLENT - The Switch is a really good system for highlighting games that have aged well over the years and Skullgirls is a defining example of this. This was a landmark title from that period of gaming, and this port shows that love and support for the Skullgirls name has only continued to thrive. This is an absolute must-have for competitive gamers and anyone who loves a game bursting at the seams with personality.”

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  We Got This Covered

  trust 64Apr 8, 2016

  “Skullgirls 2nd Encore loses some visual luster, but that's about it. Besides the disappointing graphical downgrade, players are getting an identical experience to the console version. Considering it's cross-buy, there's a lot to like here.”

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1. Retail Update [6/12/2024]

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2. Retail Update [6/7/2024]

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3. Retail Update [6/5/2024]

   Jun 5, 2024significant · resets scoring window
4. Retail/Beta Mode Update [5/28/2024]

   May 29, 2024
5. Beta Mode Update [5/16/2024]

   May 16, 2024
6. Beta Mode Update [5/8/2024]

   May 8, 2024
7. Beta Mode Update [5/7/2024]

   May 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
8. Beta Mode Update [5/1/2024]

   May 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
9. (Valentine Cross Update!) Beta Mode Update [4/25/2024]

   Apr 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
10. Beta Mode Update [4/16/2024]

    Apr 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
11. Beta Mode Update [4/15/2024]

    Apr 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
12. Retail Mode Update [4/11/2024]

    Apr 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
13. Beta Mode Update [4/5/2024]

    Apr 6, 2024significant · resets scoring window
14. Retail Update [04/03/2024]

    Apr 3, 2024significant · resets scoring window
15. Marie Release Update Notes

    Mar 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
16. Beta Mode Update [02/29/2024]

    Feb 29, 2024
17. Game Update [2/6/2024]

    Feb 6, 2024significant · resets scoring window
18. Beta Mode Update [12/15/2023]

    Dec 15, 2023
19. Marie Early Access Released!

    Dec 12, 2023significant · resets scoring window
20. Beta Mode Update [11/08/2023]

    Nov 8, 2023
21. Beta Mode Update [11/02/2023]

    Nov 2, 2023significant · resets scoring window
22. Beta Mode Update [10/26/2023]

    Oct 27, 2023
23. Beta Mode Update [10/19/2023]

    Oct 20, 2023significant · resets scoring window
24. Skullgirls Content and Revisions Update [6/26/2023]

    Jun 26, 2023
25. Digital Art Compendium & Soundtrack Update [5/4/2023]

    May 4, 2023significant · resets scoring window
26. Retail Mode Update [4/17/2023]

    Apr 17, 2023significant · resets scoring window
27. Black Dahlia Release Update Notes

    Mar 29, 2023
28. Beta Mode Update [2/24/2023]

    Feb 24, 2023
29. Beta Mode Update [2/10/2023]

    Feb 10, 2023
30. Beta Mode Update [12/14/2022]

    Dec 15, 2022significant · resets scoring window
31. Black Dahlia Beta Holiday Update! [12/13/2022]

    Dec 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window
32. Beta Mode Update [2022-08-19]

    Aug 19, 2022significant · resets scoring window
33. Beta Mode Update [2022-08-17]

    Aug 18, 2022significant · resets scoring window
34. Retail Update [2022-07-28]

    Jul 28, 2022
35. Retail Update [2022-07-27]

    Jul 27, 2022significant · resets scoring window
36. Beta Update [2022-06-28]

    Jun 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
37. Beta Update [2022-06-17]

    Jun 17, 2022significant · resets scoring window
38. Black Dahlia Playable Alpha - Now Available!

    Jun 17, 2022significant · resets scoring window
39. Beta Update [2022-5-18]

    May 18, 2022significant · resets scoring window
40. Beta Update [2022-5-13]

    May 14, 2022

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