After the one-man army behind 2BAD Games already achieved success last year with 2SURVIVE Having brought some retro feeling back to the gaming landscape, the new and thus fourth game, called [title], has been available since February 8th. "Brutal Rage" also available for the Playstation.
The revenge campaign
The content is reminiscent of old 80s police action movies, where a good story was never really the main goal. You find yourself in the life of a police officer who is wrongly imprisoned, having been framed. Guided through six chapters, you and a partner fight your way through various locations and enemies, acquiring a variety of weapons and abilities and taking down numerous boss enemies. On this bloody journey, it's entirely up to you to find out who is responsible for your imprisonment and exact merciless revenge.
The arcade machine in the living room
The very low budget available for this game is initially well disguised by the title's premise. It looks "cheap" and "outdated" because that's exactly how it's meant to be. However, upon closer inspection, some shortcomings become apparent that might be somewhat irritating and can't simply be dismissed with "it's supposed to look like an arcade machine." For example, some things in the game are often difficult to discern, and some of the already limited sound effects become quite annoying over time. Despite all this, the arcade feel still comes across well, and accompanied by some very amusing dialogue from the characters, you can easily overlook the minor inconsistencies and enjoy the game.
Co-op is always a good idea
As with many other games, the fact that the whole thing can be played on the couch with a friend is a huge plus. Whether in training mode, the Brutal Club, or the story mode, playing with a partner in front of the console is always the most entertaining. The game also deserves credit for never getting boring. Unlike some other similar titles, there's never a dull moment or a sluggish fight. The pace is consistently fast, and you'll never tire of punching, kicking, or throwing your opponents through the air from beginning to end.
Worth a look
I have Brutal Rage Overall, I liked it much better than before. 2SURVIVEHowever, with 2BAD Games, one simply has to acknowledge that the games differ less in quality than in player taste. It's purely a matter of personal preference which titles one ultimately finds better or worse, but as I see it, it works. Brutal Rage better, at least better than the studio's previous title.
The story mode has a certain something, the Brutal Club, where you have to fight your way through increasingly difficult waves of enemies, is genuinely challenging and therefore quite appealing, and the co-op feature also greatly enhances the game. You do have to be in the mood for this type of game, but if you give it a try, you might even be in for a pleasant surprise.
