Strategy

Skulls of the Shogun

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

2.8

Users · RAWG

2013

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 30, 2013

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)IndieAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxMobileOther

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LinuxWindows PhonePC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation VitaXbox 360AndroidiOSOuya

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About this game

Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Approachable turn-based tactics with simple rules to learn.
Combat rewards positioning, unit stacking, resources, and special abilities.
Colorful stylized art direction with expressive undead-samurai presentation.
Competitive multiplayer offers cross-platform play alongside the campaign.
Irreverent humor and playful characterization shape the presentation.

Cons

Some missions have abrupt difficulty spikes and unforgiving objectives.
Single-player campaign runs relatively short.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Strategy

Skulls of the Shogun

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

2.8

Users · RAWG

2013

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 30, 2013

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)IndieAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxMobileOther

Show all 12 versions ▾

LinuxWindows PhonePC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation VitaXbox 360AndroidiOSOuya

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Approachable turn-based tactics with simple rules to learn.
Combat rewards positioning, unit stacking, resources, and special abilities.
Colorful stylized art direction with expressive undead-samurai presentation.
Competitive multiplayer offers cross-platform play alongside the campaign.
Irreverent humor and playful characterization shape the presentation.

Cons

Some missions have abrupt difficulty spikes and unforgiving objectives.
Single-player campaign runs relatively short.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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