A Krisalis cooperative platform-shooter with two skeleton heroes. Original, funny, underrated yet truly fun in local co-op.
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Action1 player12+
Description
Cyborg agents battle enemies in a post-apocalyptic world in this Core Design Mega Drive action game. Published by Core Design, released in Europe in 1995. Isometric action game with cyborg soldiers, varied enemies and post-apocalyptic levels.
An isometric action game by Core Design, the European version, where cyborg agents take on a post-apocalyptic world. A British studio destined for fame, Core Design gave it a dark art direction and an ambitious execution, but the title went relatively unnoticed. Its desirability rests on that status as a polished, confidential action game, sought by fans of Core's output and of late-catalogue Mega Drive action curiosities.
Is Skeleton Krew still worth playing in 2026?
An action game from Core Design, Skeleton Krew sends cyborg agents to clean up a post apocalyptic world in an isometric view, in a deluge of gunfire and mechanical enemies. The dark mood, the bold graphic style and the snappy action appeal, but the handling tied to the isometric view and a harsh difficulty make progression demanding, even gruelling. The boldness of the proposition stays memorable. For a fan of retro isometric shooting or someone curious about the Core Design catalogue, the title keeps a marked visual cachet and a steep challenge.
