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Broforce

Aug 08, 2023 3 years ago
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Type Base game 2015 Genres ArcadeIndiePlatformShooter Companies Devolver Digital · Publisher · Free Lives Games · Developer · Abstraction Games · Supporting · 24 Bit Games · Supporting Follow Log in to follow

When evil threatens the world, the world calls on Broforce - an under-funded, over-powered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force. Brace your loins with up to four players to run ‘n’ gun as dozens of different bros and eliminate the opposing terrorist forces that threaten our way of life. Unleash scores of unique weapons and set off incredible chain reactions of fire, napalm, and limbs in the name of freedom.

What it’s like

Broforce delivers a hyper-kinetic, side-scrolling shooter experience that serves as a loving, over-the-top parody of 1980s and 1990s action cinema. The premise is delightfully simple: you play as various 'Bros'—parodies of iconic heroes like Rambo and Terminator—who must liberate hostages from satanic terrorists and aliens using excessive force. The tone is irreverent, comedic, and aggressively loud, prioritizing spectacle over substance. Visually, the game shines with crisp pixel art and spectacular destructible environments where every wall can be blown apart to create new paths or chaotic chain reactions. The core loop focuses on fast-paced run-and-gun gameplay, encouraging players to experiment with unique character abilities and weapons to clear levels efficiently. While the narrative is minimal, serving only as a framework for the action, the charm lies in the sheer variety of playable characters and the satisfying physics-based destruction that defines every encounter.

Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerCombatPacingVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsProgression / Replayability

Keep in mind The humor relies heavily on specific 80s/90s action movie tropes; if you are unfamiliar with or indifferent to this era, the parody may fall flat. · Reviewers note that controls can feel slightly finicky during high-intensity moments, and the one-note action may become repetitive without the variety of characters.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, pcgamer.com, metacritic.com, gamemakerblog.com, nintendolife.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Linux Worldwide Full release Oct 15, 201511 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release Oct 15, 201511 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Oct 15, 201511 years ago
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release Mar 01, 201610 years ago
Nintendo Switch Worldwide Full release Sep 06, 20188 years ago
Xbox One Worldwide Full release Aug 08, 20233 years ago

Reviews

72Critics · 9 76Players · 364

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