Is the journey to becoming the Shogun of the Dead worth the download? Find out in our review!
The gameplay of Skulls of the Shogun is fun. The game does not do anything new to the turn by turn formula, but that is not a bad thing. There are different classifications of warriors that have different types of attacks. Archers are great for long range attacks, the Calvary are good for striking and retreat, and the Infantry are strong strikers that are best used on the frontline. The goal of gameplay is to defeat the enemy and protect General Akamoto. Bringing your warriors close together forms a spirit wall that can protect warriors with low health or the general himself. Warriors can also eat the skulls of their fallen enemies. Eating three skulls turns the warrior into a demon with strengthens their attack and defense powers.
Online multiplayer is fun and combines all the best elements of the game.
Skulls of the Shogun is a fun turn by turn strategy game that should appeal to both old and new fans of the genre. The story and dialogue is fun and the gameplay will keep the player engaged. Battling through the Four Seasons of the afterlife is fun but the gameplay does become repetitive. Skulls of the Shogun is a great game to introduce a gamer to the turn by turn genre, and those familiar to the genre will have a blast with its simplified control scheme. The game is available on Xbox Live Arcade and every other mobile Windows device on the market.
Complete the challenges and become the Shogun of the Dead!
Score: 7 / 10
