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 the United States in 1995. Isometric action game with cyborg soldiers, varied enemies and post-apocalyptic levels.
The North American version of Skeleton Krew, Core Design's isometric action with a post-apocalyptic mood. Released late in the console's life, it had a limited run that now makes complete copies scarce on the American market. Its desirability rests on the signature of a British studio bound for fame and on its status as a discreet, late action title, sought by collectors attentive to late-catalogue Mega Drive output.
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.
