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{{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 }} | {{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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 12:58, 21 August 2023
Developers | |
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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 |
General information
- SkullHeart, official forums
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- 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 | |
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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. |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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 |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Skullgirls\Save Data |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Skullgirls/SaveData |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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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 |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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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 |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by «The Miracle» | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | Not available in the DRM-free Humble versions. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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 |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | [4] | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Input | SDL2 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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 |
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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