Skullgirls · Combo Video · 2023
Skullgirls uses laser-firing skeletons as testing grounds for animation work, and this clip captures that early development phase in action. Before the character design was finalized, animators used a generic skeleton model to prototype and refine Hilgard's laser attack sequences. The video showcases rapid-fire laser bursts that define the skeleton's offensive toolkit—pure spectacle without worrying about balance or context. It's a rare peek into how fighting game developers iterate on visual effects and attack patterns before locking down character sprites and hitboxes. The channel's irreverent caption ("Stop asking questions and start firing more lasers!") perfectly captures the chaotic energy of watching an oversized skeleton unload beam after beam. For anyone curious about Skullgirls' distinctive hand-drawn animation style or the process behind bringing outlandish character concepts to life, this serves as a straightforward example of that creative foundation at work.
Before his design was fully fleshed out, you can see here that a generic Gigan skeleton sketch was used for testing Hilgard's laser animations. Why can the skeleton fire lasers? Stop asking questions and start firing more lasers! #Skullgirls #SkullgirlsMarie
From SkullgirlsGame's YouTube channel