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But I'll link to an article that discusses Reverge's defense of the game:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-12-07-skullgirls-sexism-complaints-are-misplaced-and-shallow-chivalry"
Clothes, proportions, etc. aren't sexist. Skullgirls isn't sexist. This isn't "oh I love a game so I'm blind to its faults" talking; I don't do that, not even to my favorite games. Any thoughtful scrutiny of this game's deco art style and the consistent representation of women within said style reveals a consistent and very stylized, unrealistic aesthetic. "Unrealistic" is not being used as an insult here, merely a factual descriptor.
In other words, the Skullgirls world features almost comically voluptuous women in a fantasy environment where this is the norm. That's not sexism.
Princess Peach is sexist. Her conservative attire doesn't change that she's merely a tool for male characters' motivations. She's girly and bakes cakes and needs to be rescued that's the entire purpose for her continued existence.
Mai from Fatal Fury/King of Fighters is sexist. Her entire point is to push units. Her backstory is virtually nonexistant; what little she has involves either impressing a man or girl power. Cammy from Street Fighter is a close second here.
Samus from Other M is sexist. That game forces her to conform to a Japanese stereotype about how women should ideally act. It's disgusting.
None of Skullgirls' characters are some backwards stereotype of femininity nor crafted solely to pad sales figures due to physical allure. Not one. Hell, one story even involves this idea in-universe; Cerebella uses her wiles in her performance, but it's for her own agenda, not to attract lonely dudes looking for cartoon porn.
There's sexism is video games. Skullgirls is not a prime example of it. At all."
Amount I care about Minecraft: -20%.
Amount I care about FF6: 120%.
Narshe is awesome. I may have to actually check this out."
There is meaning to them in most shoot em ups. Also in Bastion, outside its easy mode -- and the inclusion of such a mode is a good thing, even if I never use them."
