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Mayhem Brawler

Mayhem Brawler

May 24, 2023
HERO CONCEPT
4.5/5.0(436 reviews)

Genres

ActionFighting
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About This Game

Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy beat 'em up that revives the 90s arcade vibe with comic book-inspired art and action-packed gameplay. Team up with friends or play solo as super-powered law enforcers to battle supernatural foes, shape the narrative with your choices, and discover multiple endings.

Highlights

  • Engaging and responsive combat system with excellent combo mechanics
  • Unique comic book art style and vibrant visuals
  • Offline co-op mode supporting up to 4 players
  • Shape the story with player-led decisions affecting the flow
  • Three unique endings based on player choices
  • Diverse cast of 5 playable characters and over 30 unique enemies
  • Framed in hand-drawn animations coupled with a rocking soundtrack
  • Nostalgic throwback to classic 90s-style beat 'em ups

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Local Players:3
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishTurkish

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
Side view

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players express overwhelming enthusiasm for Mayhem Brawler, praising its engaging gameplay, unique comic book art style, and variety of characters. The majority of feedback highlights the fun and nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups while also noting areas for improvement such as length and some repetitiveness. However, the game is commonly regarded as a must-try for fans of the genre, with many looking forward to potential sequels.

Pros

  • • Engaging and responsive combat system with excellent combo mechanics
  • • Unique comic book art style and vibrant visuals
  • • Multiple playable characters and alternate routes for replayability
  • • Decent variety of enemies and boss fights
  • • Fun and humorous narrative with pop culture references

Cons

  • • Game is relatively short, taking only about 1-2 hours to complete
  • • Some players noted simplistic combat and repetitive nature
  • • Criticism of cringe-worthy dialogue and modern references
  • • Lack of online co-op and certain game modes until certain conditions are met
  • • Not all characters feel distinct from one another

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Mayhem Brawler — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayhem Brawler worth playing?
Mayhem Brawler has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 436 reviews.
Is Mayhem Brawler single-player or multiplayer?
Mayhem Brawler supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Local play supports up to 3 players.
What platforms is Mayhem Brawler available on?
Mayhem Brawler is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Mayhem Brawler release?
Mayhem Brawler released on May 24, 2023.
What is Mayhem Brawler's age rating?
Mayhem Brawler carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.
Mayhem Brawler: Nostalgic Urban Fantasy Beat 'em Up