Posted: 3 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Skul: The Hero Slayer is a running, jumping and fighting game where you play a lone skeleton in a fight against the overpowered human heroes with his unique ability to swap his head, Worzel-Gummidge-style. Each of the heads grants different powers and helps you in your repeated runs at getting through the dungeons that change each time.
Play involves working through the various rooms and environments, attacking enemies and avoiding being hit. As you progress you collect different heads, two of which can be kept with you and switched between. Each head transforms you into a different character with unique attack range, speed and power. The challenge (which is considerable) can only be tamed by selecting the right combos that match your playing style.
At the end of each chapter you take on a huge boss enemy, before being granted access to the next world. Being prepared for these, as well as collecting currency to level up if (when) you die, helps you steadily progress through. It's a tough game that has a more approachable Rookie mode for families who want to scale the challenge to their ability.
Play involves working through the various rooms and environments, attacking enemies and avoiding being hit. As you progress you collect different heads, two of which can be kept with you and switched between. Each head transforms you into a different character with unique attack range, speed and power. The challenge (which is considerable) can only be tamed by selecting the right combos that match your playing style.
At the end of each chapter you take on a huge boss enemy, before being granted access to the next world. Being prepared for these, as well as collecting currency to level up if (when) you die, helps you steadily progress through. It's a tough game that has a more approachable Rookie mode for families who want to scale the challenge to their ability.
Game Details
Content Rating: PEGI 12
Release Date: 19/02/2020
Price: 35% off
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Genres: Action, Fighting and Platform
Developer: Southpaw Games (@Southpaw_Games)
Players: 1
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Duration
Play Style
This is a single-player game.
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Costs
Skul: The Hero Slayer usually costs £13.99 to £16.74.
Does not offer in-game purchases, 'loot boxes' or 'battle/season passes'.
Skul: The Hero Slayer
![]() | Xbox One | £16.74 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
![]() | PS4 | £13.99 | – | – |
![]() | Switch | £15.29 | £9.93 until 07/07/2022 | – |
![]() | PC | – | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
Does not offer in-game purchases, 'loot boxes' or 'battle/season passes'.
Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Skul: The Hero Slayer Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@Southpaw_Games) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.

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