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Skullmonkeys (1998)

The Neverhood, Inc.

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Something has gone seriously wrong in Klayman's homeland -- Klogg, an evil megalomaniac, wants to destroy the land and basically rule over anything and everyone. Because the task can get difficult at times, he has enlisted the service of fearsome ape-like creatures, Skullmonkeys, to aid in the destruction of planet Idznak. Needless to say, it is up to the player … Something has gone seriously wrong in Klayman's homeland -- Klogg, an evil megalomaniac, wants to destroy the land and basically rule over anything and everyone. Because the task can get difficult at times, he has enlisted the service of fearsome ape-like creatures, Skullmonkeys, to aid in the destruction of planet Idznak. Needless to say, it is up to the player to stop Klogg and his devious plans.

Much like The Neverhood, Skullmonkeys is a 2D platformer built entirely of Claymation characters, enemies, and environments. Throughout the game's seven worlds spanning ninety levels, the basic objective of each is to destroy as many Skullmonkeys as possible. Destroying the simians can be done one of two ways: firing projectile weapons or butt-bouncing off their heads. Read more

Details

Developers
The Neverhood, Inc.
Publishers
Dreamworks Interactive, Electronic Arts, Riverhillsoft
Genres
Platform
Themes
Action, Horror
Series
The Neverhood
Also known as
Klaymen Klaymen 2: Skullmonkey no Gyakushuu

Release dates

  • Jan 31, 1998 (North America) PlayStation
  • Feb 20, 1998 (Europe) PlayStation
  • Aug 13, 1998 (Japan) PlayStation