Skul: The Hero Slayer - Mythology Pack Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-07-09
Review summary
  • Excellent value at low price
  • Lots of new fun items
  • Dark Mirror update expands well
  • Parry mechanic is excellent
  • DLC adds disappointingly little
  • Bugs and poor controls
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Categories

Action RoguelikeBuild CraftingCharacter CustomizationDifficult GameplaySingle-playerSide-scrollingRogue-lite

Emotions

Archetypes

Sample precision
Helpful reviews
97%
Unhelpful reviews
3%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
103
Negative points
115
Gameplay points
57
Perf. points
0
Rec. points
9
Misc points
0
Point
Excellent value at low price
Description
Players consistently mention that the DLC provides excellent value for its low price, with many highlighting the large amount of content for around $5 or equivalent.
Importance
28%
Lots of new fun items
Description
Many new items and equipment are added, providing fun and variety in combinations for build-crafting.
Importance
21%
Dark Mirror update expands well
Description
The Dark Mirror update is a large expansion of existing mechanics, with careful development, themed items fitting legends, and worth supporting developers.
Importance
19%
Parry mechanic is excellent
Description
The parry mechanic, particularly on Spartacus and other skulls, improves gameplay and is very cool, with some skulls becoming invincible via parry.
Importance
18%
Hercules is powerful and fun
Description
Hercules is very powerful with many skills, invincibility frames, and is considered a cheat character that is fun to use, worth buying for him alone.
Importance
16%
Thor is versatile and strong
Description
Thor is good as a common skull, refreshing for both mobs and bosses, and can destroy shield generators with later equipment, carrying runs.
Importance
15%
Direct try of new characters
Description
Players appreciate being able to immediately try each mythic character one by one, with the DLC unlocking or allowing direct try of 5 new characters.
Importance
12%
Overall game is very good
Description
The overall game and DLC receive high ratings and are described as very good, with all skulls except Unknown King being fun across the board.
Importance
12%
Special skills offer unique advantages
Description
Sparta's execution skill can skip boss phases, the grappling/wrestle skull is innovative, and Wrestling Warrior is considered the only true god skull.
Importance
12%
Skulls like Unknown King carry runs
Description
Several skulls like Unknown King, Perfection, and Demigod are said to have carried runs, indicating they are powerful in gameplay.
Importance
12%
Ascetic skull is overpowered
Description
The Ascetic skull is intentionally overpowered with many invincibility frames and high damage, and is considered the most fun skull by some players.
Importance
9%
Excellent mob clearing capability
Description
Mob clearing is excellent, with Guan Yu specifically refreshing for mobs, contributing to enjoyable gameplay.
Importance
9%
God of War has many combos
Description
God of War has many combos, making it a powerful and fun skull for players who enjoy complex movesets.
Importance
5%
King Arthur has good mechanics
Description
King Arthur has good motion, skills, transformation, and gauge mechanics, making him a well-designed and fun skull.
Importance
5%
DLC items appear less often
Description
Some players note that DLC items appear less frequently, which is considered a positive aspect as it maintains balance and novelty.
Importance
5%