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Skullmonkeys

Description

Skullmonkeys is the successor title to The Neverhood, which came out only on PC (and, in Japan, as "Klaymen Klaymen" on PSX). The game is an old-school jump and run type of game, with a large number of FMVs. The entire game is molded in clay.

The player takes control of Klaymen throughout the game in an attempt to put a stop to the main opponent, being Klogg, who wants to destroy Klaymen's homeworld, The Neverhood, via a huge robot called "Evil Engine No. 9". He uses an army of extremely dumb skullmonkeys to stop Klaymen in his quest; With the exception of several strange, clay birds, each and every enemy in the game is a monkey. The game features music with lyrics by Terry Scott Taylor.

Alternate Titles

• "Klaymen Klaymen 2" -- Japanese title

Part of the Following Groups

• Animals: Primates (monkeys or apes)
• The Neverhood / Klaymen Klaymen series
• Visual technique / style: Rendered in clay

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User Reviews

A fun platformer, but not a truly worthy Neverhood sequel

David Mackenzie (48)

The Press Says

Game Revolution	Apr, 1998	A-	91
Mega Score	Mar, 1998	90 out of 100	90
Absolute Playstation	Mar, 1998	84 out of 100	84
Gamezilla	1998	83 out of 100	83
IGN	Jan 28, 2008	8 out of 10	80
Pixel-Heroes.de	Oct, 2007	7 out of 10	70
Joypad	Oct, 1998	6 out of 10	60
GameSpot	Feb 15, 1998	5 out of 10	50

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Trivia

The aforementioned bonus room has its own song, a lo-fi track accompanied by guitar with the lyrics written specifically for the level:

Here's a little bonus room, because I know you've had it tough.
Here's a little bonus tune, about collecting real cool stuff.
Yes, here's a little bonus room, where you can play.
Don't be frightened, don't run away.

The complete lyrics can be found in the related links section.