Let's Discuss: Skullgirls
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I loved Arcana Heart, and felt it transcended its "moe perv fighting game" appearance. It also wasn't nearly as slutty as this game is, though (in terms of character costuming and even proportions). I look forward to seeing if the game is good, but I have to admit the sexual fetishism in Skullgirls is ridiculous.
If Skullgirls is being billed as a porn fighting game, fine. If it's not, however, then we can accuse it of being sexist with as much validity as we could Street Fighter for being racist (Dee Jay, T. Hawk, Bison, etc).
But who cares anyway, most games contain plenty of casual sexism and/or racism. Or failing that, are extremely male-centric in design and character archetypes. Not a big deal or anything, since I think that's changing slowly, but I still think it is true. Look at all the big console releases this year and try to tell me it isn't.
If Skullgirls is being billed as a porn fighting game, fine. If it's not, however, then we can accuse it of being sexist with as much validity as we could Street Fighter for being racist (Dee Jay, T. Hawk, Bison, etc).
But who cares anyway, most games contain plenty of casual sexism and/or racism. Or failing that, are extremely male-centric in design and character archetypes. Not a big deal or anything, since I think that's changing slowly, but I still think it is true. Look at all the big console releases this year and try to tell me it isn't.
Hmm. Interesting. I'm going to be keeping my eye on this one.
As for the sexism, I have one question: If this is sexist, does that mean Touhou is sexist? I'm pretty sure that having an all-female cast isn't necessarily a bad thing.
As for the sexism, I have one question: If this is sexist, does that mean Touhou is sexist? I'm pretty sure that having an all-female cast isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Game looks fun to me, I don't think its sexist - its no where near over the top blatant like some games (DoA?), if anything it seems to be poking fun at or having fun with it. Interesting art style although the colours might make it a little busy for me to keep up with in practice. The characters look fun too, interesting personalities and styles. I really like Ms Fortune myself - she's puntastic, and she has a hilarious combat style. I'll probably get it when it comes out if it isn't too much..
I'll have to PAW myself together.
A PURRfect play thing.
If you play with friends you can subject them to the puns as well "Wait while I PAWS the game."
Although not a pun I think OM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM, is probably the funniest attack ever.
A PURRfect play thing.
If you play with friends you can subject them to the puns as well "Wait while I PAWS the game."
Although not a pun I think OM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM, is probably the funniest attack ever.
I fricking love that she has an attack that is a Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 reference.Kopikatsu said:
Peacock is a little scary, she's like some sort of psycho monstrosity.
Am curious to see Bloody Marie in combat, I wonder if she'll clean up the others or if she'll be a bit of a pushover.
Am curious to see Bloody Marie in combat, I wonder if she'll clean up the others or if she'll be a bit of a pushover.
That's clearly a gothic-lolita outfit. Maids have aprons and shorter, less wide dresses.RedEyesBlackGamer said:
Guess today was a good day.Dreiko said:
A day you go without learning something is a day wasted...or...something.
Well, her family was murdered when she was still pedobear-age, then she was kidnapped by slave traders, implied to be raped, was mutilated beyond recognition, then was kidnapped again by a secret agency who turned her into a cybernetic weapon.Shinkicker444 said:
'Psycho' is putting it lightly.
I've always been a fan of all girl fighting games, and this one looks to be extremely awesome. I love the wacky over-the-top style they're going for with a cool dark twist. With that said, Painwheel (while her moveset looks a bit limited.) will probably be my main. Filia for a two-on-twos, and maybe... Cerebella or Peacock for 3x3.
