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    Skulls of the Shogun

  • First released on 30 January, 2013 for Xbox 360
  • Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai.

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  • First released on 30 January, 2013 for Xbox 360
  • Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai.


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    Joystiq says "...we found Skulls of the Shogun to be an absolutely enjoyable experience – so much so that we gave it a perfect score." It's fast-paced turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars, and supercharged with fighting-game flare! Enter the Samurai Afterlife and join forces with vibrant ghost-samurai warriors, magical animal monks, and mustachioed samurai generals. And now Skulls of the Shogun tastes even better in the Bone-a-Fide Edition, which adds a brand-new episode, the new Tanuki Monk, and a heaping helping of new features!Key Features A fast-paced, arcade-inspired blend of arcade action and turn-based strategy!

    Rub shoulders with the colorful denizens of the Afterlife and power up your army to deadly demons!

    Rampage through 24 levels in an epic single-player campaign!

    Confound opponents with the all-new Tanuki Monk unit!

    Gain experience and fuse emblems with an all-new player progression system!

    Battle up to 4 players at once on spectacular multiplayer maps, both locally and online!

    Power your way through an all-new episode, which features persistent troops and the mischievous new Tanuki Monk!

    Get inside our heads with all-new Developer Commentary!

    Note: Skulls of the Shogun no longer offers async multiplayer in its former Skulls Anywhere mode, only realtime multiplayer via Skulls Online mode.

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    17-BIT
    Boutique video game studio, specializing in classic, 2D gaming-inspired experiences with modern horsepower. Skulls of the Shogun & GALAK-Z!
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