Story: Full of charm and personality, Raskulls' story is a treat. The Raskulls' kingdom is under attack from Pirats (Pirate + Rats) and it is your job to retrieve the Shiny Skulls that have been stolen. Throughout the main quest you'll switch from character to characters as it pertains to the story, each with their own humorous reasons for obtaining the Shiny Skull. While the story isn't too complicated, it's told in a very funny way giving a simple tale a unique and entertaining experience.
Gameplay: The main objective for each level is relatively simple, get from one end of the level to the other while following certain parameters. To do this you must break blocks that are in your way while being careful that no blocks fall on you. There are various different types of modes you encounter along the way which help with the pacing nicely. Racing AI, puzzle solving, and time challenges are included giving a nice, well rounded feeling to the game as a whole. Controlling each character feels fine, breaking blocks exactly where you want to is never difficult. Certain modes may feel a bit bit frustrating after attempting the same level multiple times, but the game often offers you ways around this with multiple paths, which is a helpful addition for when you're simply stuck on a level.
Graphics: Raskulls is a very colorful game. Its cartoonish look goes well with its lighthearted and humorous tone. Each character is distinguishable and has its own vibrant personality. The level menu is also full of great art that really lends itself well to establishing the settings. Levels themselves look fine, but considering most of the screen is taken up by rows of colored blocks, there isn’t the same level of variety as there is with everything else in the game.
Audio: Sound doesn't seem to be all that prevalent in Raskulls. Characters don't have voices, instead opting for text which is a shame because some of these characters have great personalities. The music is fine but isn't anything exceptional; it does however give the right tone for each level, which is the most important thing.
Replayability: There is plenty of content to be had in Raskulls. Not only is there a great single player mode, which offers side challenges and encourages multiple playthroughs to unlock bonus content, but there is multiplayer as well. In both single player and multiplayer you can unlock new costumes and new challenges, plus there are full leaderboards for each level for you to compete against friends. While taking the time to unlock characters for multiplayer may not be very compelling, it is a nice option to have if you're looking to extend the reach of your wallet. The side challenges are a great way to test your skills at the game, as well as compete with your friends, offering plenty of extra ways to earn cheats, unlocks and more. Four player split screen as well as online races are a blast, with different power-ups and multiple grand prix style races. There is plenty to do in Raskulls that should offer up hours of enjoyment.
Pros:
- Great personality
- Fun, varied gameplay
- A lot of content
Cons:
- Characters don't have voices
- Multiplayer can become repetitive
Senior Editor: Raymond Segal
8/10 Great
$10 (Full Value)
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