Clovis
A playable pirate warrior who fights with a sword and ranged weapons.
How it plays
How does Skull & Crossbones play?
The game uses a side-view perspective. Players move through linear stages, jump across platforms, fight enemies, collect treasure, and search for power-ups before confronting larger threats.
Clovis and Scrotus can use swords and thrown weapons. Hazards include pits, projectiles, traps, and hostile creatures. The DOS version follows the arcade-style progression through successive areas and supports one-player or cooperative play where available.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Skull & Crossbones?
Stay near the center of the play area so incoming enemies can be seen before they surround you. Use thrown weapons against dangerous foes and airborne targets, then conserve close-range attacks for enemies that approach.
Search platforms and side areas for treasure and power-ups, but do not rush across unfamiliar gaps. In cooperative play, divide attention between opposite sides rather than attacking the same enemy.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Scrotus
The second playable pirate warrior, used for cooperative play and distinguished by his appearance.
Blacktongue
The evil pirate antagonist and the principal enemy of the adventure.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Learn the timing of jumps before attempting long gaps.
- 2
Use ranged weapons on enemies that are difficult to approach safely.
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