It’s very rare to see a game define a character’s personality through fighting moves, and through very well done voice work.
Fortune’s attacks are all very playful and cat-like, Parasoul’s attacks show controlled grace and confidence. Pain Wheel’s attacks look like they hurt – both her and the person she’s attacking. The 'fan-service' is completely self aware and is there to mock the concept itself, and the dialogue is so pun-ridden that it reaches an artistic level in and of itself. Luckily, it was a lot of fun to play, and pretty soon I was in on the fact that the game is very self-aware, and has high artistic merit. Cut scenes laden with heavy innuendo didn’t help with this perception.
My first reaction in playing the game was being offended at the objectification of the female characters – every move, hit, and knockout seemed to result in a panty shot or an ass jutting out provocatively. Skull Girls was selected as a monthly free game for Playstation Plus members, which is how I came to play it.
