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Skull Monkeys

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My favorite game since I was a smaller version of myself was Skullmonkeys. I missed it so much, I had to buy it. But, oh no, $$$ on Amazon? Well, I got it from a zshop anyway (very grateful) and I was very happy to see all the madness again. The music keeps our minds from laughing at the 2d side scroller game play, the claymation movies leave us begging for more, and the 70's come back to life in this once in lifetime (well, ok, there was the neverhood I guess, but I havn't played that yet) opportunity to get a little weird.

This game is AWESOME. It has great design and music. The Claymation really works well with the computer animation. Some of the highlights are:
Universal enimeas (kills everything on screen)
Slappy the Hampster (not approved by the humane society)
Farting your clones
1970s Level, compleate with shag carpets and disco ball
Skull Monkey Brand Hot Dog Factory
Joe Head Joe
Claymation mini-movies
The silly things Clayman does when he thinks you aren't watching
Sound effects are great. I'd buy the cd of just the music, if i could!

Over all, I suggest if you liked 2D adventure games, you will love this game. It will keep you entertained for months, and well, years, if you are like the guys I know.

Goofy, great sound effects, CLAYMATION interludes, fun easy playing 2-D game play. Very funny to watch

This game is one of my top 10 favorite games of all time! As an adult (38 years old), I found this game to be challenging, entertaining, but relatively easy to learn how to play. My 11-year old daughter loves it as well, which is unusual, since we don't usually like the same types of games. The game primarily an arcade-style game, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it (I HATE most arcade type games). This game is well-worth the money (if you can still find a good copy out there).

This game was in near perfect condition-no skips. I think that this is the way to shop from now on, no more auctions. The seller described the product accurately, and I am very pleased. Thank you.

I love The Neverhood, and when I heard there was a sequel, I got right online and ordered myself a copy. What I received was probably one of the strangest platformers I've ever played. Skullmonkeys retains the clay graphical style of The Neverhood, as well as a lot of the same sort of humor. Also featured is a fantastic soundtrack done by Terry S. Taylor, the same musician behind The Neverhood's soundtrack. The Skullmonkeys, Neverhood, and Boombots soundtracks are all available on a two-CD set called "Imaginarium: Songs from the Neverhood", if you're crazy and want to play these tunes in your car.

Skullmonkeys features 25 distinct levels of varying sizes, as well as several minigames and full-motion claymation cutscenes between levels. In a way, the game is a little bit too long, and it definitely feels slightly generic. If you're familiar with the 2D platformer genre, there's not much to see here aside from the game's artistic qualities. I feel that Skullmonkeys holds its own much better as a work of art than it does a unique video game. However, it's still an ambitiously bold attempt to combine art and what may be one of the oldest and best-known video game genres out there.

Control-wise, the game feels a little slippery at times. It's not unplayable by any means, but things can get hairy in the final level when you're trying to leap off of some of the disappearing platforms. Unnecessary deaths aren't uncommon in this game, so if you don't think you can deal with that sort of frustration, I might stay away from this one.

As far as the funny factor goes, I felt that Skullmonkeys relied far too much on bathroom humor. That's not to say that there aren't any funny parts at all, as some of the bosses range from disturbing to downright hilarious and weird. Other than that, you have your usual Tennapel slapstick, which is always welcome. Also, do try to get all of the Swirly Q items, as you'll be greeted by a very nice bonus room at the end of the level...and an extra cutscene at the end of the game, should you collect every single one of them in all of the levels.

Overall, if you're a fan of Doug Tennapel's work, this is a must-have. If you never get tired of platformers and you like claymation, I'd recommend it. If, however, you're expecting something that would hold up to most modern standards, I might skip Skullmonkeys.

THIS GAME IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE. IT'S GOT EVERY THING A GREAT GAME NEEDS. IT'S LIKE MARIO BROTHERS ON ACID! ONE OF YOUR WEAPONS IS USING YOUR OWN FARTS AND IT'S GOT CLAYMATION! FREAKING GENIUS! AND THE GAME IS UNENDING LITTERLY THE LONGEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED! TAKE'S FOREVER AND IT'S ABSOLUTLY FLAWLESS FROM START TO FINISH! THIS GAME IS SIMPLE IF YOU WANT TO OWN A CLASSIC THIS IS IT THAT'S WHY IT'S SO EXPENSIVE IT'S A GREAT GAME!!! A GREAT GAME!!!! NEVER TO BE BEATEN!

SKULL MONKEYS FOR LIFE!!!!

There are just some games that are so far out there that they will always be remembered. This is one of them. The Graphics are fantastic. Who doesn't like Claymation?!?! The gameplay is simple, the music is quirky and fun. The storyline very original. The gags are funny!! Even the cut scenes and movie shorts are hilarious!!!! I would knock the game down one star for not being able to save your place on the memory card, but, no this game is so unique and different that all is forgiven.

I highly recommend this game to anyone seeking a fun, good, clean game. My son is just now getting into it, since when he was younger he used to be afraid of the monkeys!!!

Skullmonkeys has always been one of those games that when I looked back at my old games, this would be the one game that I would remember distinctly. While a conventional platformer in terms of gameplay, it's so non-conventional in everything else. Everything is in claymation, which give the environments a fresh and really beautiful aspect to them. The character designs are crazy (in a good way), and it made always anxious to see what'd be coming next (one of the bosses is simply a large head with legs attached to it that spits fireballs, and it's actually just a picture of one of the game designers). The music is so great; I'd definitely buy a soundtrack, and sometimes when I'm playing the game I like to clear an area of enemies and just sit and listen to the game. It really defies rating systems in that I could recommend to ANYONE between the ages of 10 and 70. Oh, and the cutscenes in between levels are so wonderfully done (and hilarious) that you'll wish that the creators will make a full-length movie someday.

Overall, Skullmonkeys is a rare gem in the sea of old games that should be preserved, remembered, and cherished (as I know I'll do with my copy).

okay sometimes it gets a little boring becuase...IT ..IS ...A LONG...GAME! the first level is fun nontheless. second level is anwsome! and the rest are ok. well i gotta rap it up. oh and you might want to know a few things: its a 2D platform. its fun if you can stand a hard game. its very funny. well seya!

PS. try to get the secret ending its REALLY hard!