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Midnight Fight Express

Sep 20, 2022 4 years ago
Gamescom 2021 Trailer 1 / 5
Type Base game 2022 Genres AdventureFightingHack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieShooter Companies Jacob Dzwinel · Developer · Humble Games · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Fight your way across the city in a brutal romp that mixes old school brawlers and fast-paced motion-captured combat. You’re Babyface, a former member of the criminal underworld lured back into “the life” by a mysterious AI drone. Your mission against impossible odds: Fight your way across the city before sunrise, and prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

What it’s like

Midnight Fight Express delivers a high-octane, isometric brawler experience defined by its relentless pace and visceral impact. You control Babyface, navigating a stylized urban landscape in a frantic race against the sunrise to thwart a criminal conspiracy driven by a mysterious AI drone. The core appeal lies in its fluid, motion-captured combat system, which blends traditional beat-'em-up mechanics with shooter elements for a chaotic, satisfying loop. The game is heavily praised for its killer soundtrack and sharp, humorous tone that balances the gore without becoming overly serious. While the narrative serves primarily as a framework to justify the action rather than a deep emotional journey, the tight level design and variety of enemy types keep the gameplay engaging. It is a pure adrenaline rush, prioritizing mechanical mastery and stylistic flair over complex storytelling or world-building.

Strong in Audio / MusicCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacingAtmosphere / MoodDifficulty / ChallengePolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The story is minimal and serves mainly as a backdrop for the action, so players seeking deep narrative engagement may find it lacking. The relentless difficulty and chaotic nature of the combat might overwhelm those who prefer methodical, strategic gameplay over reflex-based intensity.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from gamespot.com, godisageek.com, metacritic.com, destructoid.com, bullethaven.com, screenrant.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Aug 23, 20224 years ago
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release Aug 23, 20224 years ago
Xbox One Worldwide Full release Aug 23, 20224 years ago
Nintendo Switch Worldwide Full release Sep 20, 20224 years ago

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