/vr/ - Retro Games

Skullmonkeys was a brutal hard platformer developed by the Neverhood, the same team that made The Neverhood. There is a password system so you don't have to play through in one sitting, but it's still a damn hard game. It has an old-school flavor, in that one hit kills you unless you have a power-up. The precision required for success gives the game an Adventure Island feel. I have never managed to beat the game, but I still consider it the best 2D platformer on the system. The game got mostly good reviews on release, but was largely ignored by most everyone. PSX gamers wanted 3D games for the most part, and Neverhood fans wanted another point and click adventure. The great claymation graphics and music and sound effects make for a pretty game. If you like challenging platformers, be sure and check this one out.