Raskulls
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| Developer(s) | Halfbrick Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Designer(s) | Daniel Vogt |
| Artist(s) | Matthew Knights |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
| Release date(s) | December 29, 2010 |
| Genre(s) | Platform game, Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 77% |
| Metacritic | 75/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | B+ |
| GameSpot | 6/10 |
| GamesRadar | 8/10 |
| GameZone | 6.5/10 |
| Joystiq |    |
| TeamXbox | 8.5/10 |
| Gamer Limit | 10/10 |
| Gaming Bits | (4.75/5) |
| Strategy Informer | 7.5/10 |
| TheSixthAxis | 8/10 |
Raskulls is an action platform game video game developed by Halfbrick Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. It was released on December 29, 2010. In Raskulls, players must navigate through platform-based levels filled with blocks of varying shape and size. The characters must use their brick-breaking wands to create the fastest route to the end of the level.
Raskulls received above average reviews from critics. Reviewers praised the comic character design, humorous dialogue and emotions, and overall gameplay. Many reviewers praised the number of game modes and the multiplayer component as well, however some reviewers felt the game would not keep its novelty as it aged. Initial sales were high, with over 19,000 units sold during the month of its release. Year-end 2011 sales were in excess of 101,000 units.
Raskulls is an action platform game where players must move through platform-based levels filled with blocks of different shapes and sizes. The objective is to complete the level in the shortest time possible. The Raskulls possess block-breaking wands, and the key to gaining an advantage is by using the character's wand against the blocks to create the most efficient path through the level. When blocks are destroyed, remaining blocks fall and like-colored blocks combine in large blocks. When four or more gray block come into contact with each other, all touching gray blocks explode.
The single player campaign, known as Mega Quest, takes places over three game worlds. Players navigate from stage to stage using an overworld layout, similar to Super Mario World. Once a level is selected, the game switches to a side-scrolling, platforming game. The game consists of ten game types which include Ammo Scrooge and Bomb Disposal. Both offensive and defensive items can be acquired during gameplay to traverse through levels and defeat opponents. One such item, known as Boosties, can be collected within each level which fill the character's Frenzy bar. When Frenzy is activated, the Raskull is powered with super speed while the Frenzy energy depletes. Multiplayer is either online via Xbox Live or up to four players locally via splitscreen. In addition to attempting to get the best time in a match, players can also use wands and powerups to throw other players off course or into environment hazards. Players can also level up their characters after multiplayer matches.
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