Green Dragon/グリーンドラゴン

Green Dragon/グリーンドラゴン

Green Dragon is a side scrolling beat em up featuring 16-Bit Retro graphics and a banging techno sound track.

If you like games similar to streets of rage, final fight and of course Double Dragon you will appreciate this game.

The game is still in early development and its literally only half a level long and prone to bugs like enemies walking up a building, towards the sky out of the player boundary, and also prone to random restarts, but its already showing some awesomeness.

I especially cheered when the game paid a little Amiga homage on boot up, nice touch DEV :)

Real player with 0.4 hrs in game


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Good things:

The game is working or at least the first part of the first level that was made so far. The sound and music is also working. Character sprites for one of 2 characters are also working and sprites of one enemy that we meet are also working. There is also 1 weapon you can pick up, 1 food item and 2 items giving points. You can walk and hit with fist or jump or even jump and kick! Pixelated graphic is nice and good looking. The good thing is that you can finish the game and get all 5 achievements right now in under 15 minutes.

Real player with 0.3 hrs in game

Green Dragon/グリーンドラゴン on Steam

Revenge on the Streets 2

Revenge on the Streets 2

I played this game because I quite like the first one, here comes the (first?) review:

Character

3 characters, no hidden character or such.

Each has different style of punching combos.

I like the fact that you can spam a flykick-uppercut combo from early stage, but in later stage you can’t because all the enemies start blocking.

Also make me think, how come they can block attacks but I can’t, that could be useful.

Compare to the first one, no unlockable characters, which is a little disappointing.

Real player with 4.6 hrs in game


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Revenge on the Streets 2 on Steam

Galactic Thunderdome

Galactic Thunderdome

Galactic Thunderdome is a platform brawler about fighting in a dynamic, chaotic, physics-based world. With a vast selection of diverse items, a cast of unique characters, and a broad array of game modes, GTD is a monumental playground of cartoonish havoc built upon a rich foundation of simulated physics.

Play with up to 8 players in local couch or private online multiplayer in one of many game modes including Free-for-All, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Thunderball, and Survival.

It is no easy feat to tame the mayhem and distill victory from the gnarly chaos of the Thunderdome, but it is your fate and duty as a Galactic Gladiator to die trying, over and over again!

Galactic Thunderdome takes place in a far-future dystopian gladiation gameshow that is broadcast all around the galaxy. The contestants of the show are criminals from all corners and epochs of the cosmos who are forced to live out countless life sentences by being repeatedly mind-transferred into clones of ten gladiator bodies to duke it out for the entertainment of the galaxy.

Play as any of the following Galactic Gladiators, each with a unique special ability:

Dual-wield from the following assortment of items:

You get to play:

  • Various game modes like 1v1, Free-for-All, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Escape with the Treasure, King of the Hill, Thunderball (soccer with a twist), Survival, and more

  • 10 characters, each with a unique special ability

  • Over 70 unique weapons. Galactic Thunderdome features a two-hand weapon wielding system, allowing you to use any ranged weapon in one hand and any melee weapon in the other hand simultaneously, for over 800 weapon combinations.

  • An ever-growing number of dynamic and interactive arenas

  • Up to 8 players

  • Local couch games and private online multiplayer matches

**Galactic Thunderdome is deeply physics-based, with forces, impacts, and velocities calculated procedurally in real time.

Don’t expect static damage values, linear trajectories, or fixed attack animations. Instead, you can count on:**

  • Accurate explosions, ricochets, collisions, forces, and crushing physics

  • Simulated rope dynamics

  • Destructible terrain

  • Sticky and stretchy adhesives

  • Simulated wind and gas dynamics

  • A robust custom gravity system

  • Smart bullet time

Additionally, we can offer you:

  • Excessive cartoon gore

  • Chaos

  • Emergent gameplay

  • A nearly unlimited skill ceiling

  • Tears of joy and anguish

  • Features that used to be bugs


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Galactic Thunderdome on Steam

Monkey King vs Transformers

Monkey King vs Transformers

It has a little something for everyone! 10/10

Real player with 3.9 hrs in game

THIS IS ONE OF THE COOLEST GAMES IN THE UNIVERSE!!!

Momkey king vs transforemers is a fighting game where you must choose a character and fight another character. Theres a lot of character in this game to play as. You can choose what character you want to play as and what character you want to battle with. This is such a buetifull game I say its easily one of the top 25 games on steam.

Real player with 1.9 hrs in game

Monkey King vs Transformers on Steam

TowerFall Ascension

TowerFall Ascension

Towerfall Ascension is a very intense archery brawler, It has nice pixels, perfect physics combined with fluid controls and an insane difficulity level. This is the local brawler you are looking for.

It can be played solo or locally up to 4 players. Alone you can train or play the co op campaign. With your friends you can play versus or coop The original coop campaign only supports 2 players, But the Dark World expansion allows 4 players in its coop campaign. Versus always allows 2 to 4 players.

Real player with 126.4 hrs in game

First off, I’ll cut to the chase by saying that I 100% recommend this game. It’s addictive, very quick and easy to pick up, and is fun to play alone or with up to three other people.

The initial design and look of the game is surprisingly intricate considering the 2D pixel graphics. The characters have absolutely no difference in combat style or stats, but you still find yourself drawn to them and interpretting personalities purely in the way the sprites move with certain commands. This most definitely also applies to later on when more characters are unlocked. The levels themselves - which randomise every time - also look gorgeous and I’ll find myself playing the same couple over and over simply due to how visually interesting they are.

Real player with 114.5 hrs in game

TowerFall Ascension on Steam

Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero

Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero

Play Leif’s Adventure, a story-driven cooperative 2d action-adventure about friendship and teamwork. A boy never meant to be a hero, learns that pure strength is not always the answer! Guide two completely different characters through the adventure of their lifetime. Combine the unique strengths of both characters to overcome the evil sources of the Netherworld.

Play Leifs Adventure with a friend in coop mode or play alone in single-player mode. Swap between the modes at will and customize the way you play.

Play with two characters simultaneously. Swap between characters in tandem and utilize different abilities and skills. Leif for fighting, jumping, running. Ghost for exploring areas, activating ghost objects, platforms, and collectibles.

Progression skill-based gameplay, Leif can upgrade various skills including Powerbomb, Airattack, and Throwing weapons as well as upgrade combat weapons such as his signature weapon and available health.

Equip Leif with a huge selection of weapons from long weapons, short swords, and spears, utilize armor sets and ranged weapons to protect Leif and deal critical damage to enemies. Carry up to 10 weapons, each with different abilities to diversify attack strategies and lethality.

Navigate a hugely diverse world filled with adventure and explore six different levels. Battle against huge secret monsters and a variety of creatures, golems, and other deadly adversaries. Combine Ghost’s supernatural talents and Leif’s ability to jump, run, slide, crouch and climb up ropes to explore the deepest reaches of each level.

A huge thanks to these games that inspired Leif’s Adventure :

  • Guacamelee

  • Hollow Knight

  • Dead Cells

  • Legend of Zelda

  • Metroid

  • Ori and the blind forest

  • Cave Story

Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero on Steam

Fallen City Brawl

Fallen City Brawl

Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics!

As a brutal battle for control of Fallen City’s criminal underworld rages, four strangers join forces to survive and reclaim the streets! With a ferocious wolf at their sides, these unlikely allies will face impossible odds. Along the way, motivations and past lives will collide, further testing their loyalty as well as their fighting skills. Only by binding together can they reach the final showdown that will decide who lives and who falls.

Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action. Huge sprites and animated backgrounds breathe life into the dying city streets, while fighting mechanics offer uncommon depth with destructive combos, counters, air-throws, grappling, parries, special moves and “RIOT” supers! Animated cutscenes and a powerful soundtrack by famed composer Daniel Lindholm set the tone for urban mayhem, playable solo or with friends in local co-op!

Features:

  • Fight through 8 stages of arcade-inspired action!

  • Choose between 4 playable characters.

  • Execute combos and specials with deep hand-to-hand combat mechanics.

  • Pick up weapons like pipes, bats, knives, firearms, oil drums, chainsaws and more!

  • Clear the screen with special attacks by upgradeable mercenary backup.

  • Battle it out solo or with friends in local co-op.

  • Command a wolf companion or unleash him and watch the carnage!

  • Get in the mood for mayhem with a soundtrack by Daniel Lindholm.

Fallen City Brawl on Steam

Fly Punch Boom!

Fly Punch Boom!

Fly Punch Boom! is an awesome & one of a kind fighter , that pays tribute to many famous shounen anime shows

while containing many references & eastern eggs of them!

OPM, JoJo , Naruto , OP, Dragon Ball and likewise fans,

will satisfy their inner thirst , as you can feel the explosive power behind every punch!

ORA ORA ORA オラ オラ オラ オラ

The mechanics are very simple & straightforward. You play rock~paper~scissors to engage fights (translated in game as Hit-Counter-grab) while trying to throw the opponent of the stage (smash alike) or trigger an in-stage fatality with all the various elements existing within each one. Also Expect to mash like never before since going for the same button as your opponent will force you both to mash fest punch button, with the fastest thump being the winner! KAKATE KOI

Real player with 15.7 hrs in game

@Valve

You need put this game up on the front page immediately!!!

For people to miss out on this hotness is a move most un-rad! i can without a doubt say Fly Punch Boom! is one my games of the year 3 Its simple rock-paper-scissors gameplay is super easy to jump into but hard to master. timing, speed, maneuvering, and positioning make your grill for whats so deliciously cheesed', nothing gets hot without em'! The music, art, the lore, all feel made with such love and care!

GET IT NOW! PUNCH COPIES AT YOUR FRIENDS!

Real player with 12.4 hrs in game

Fly Punch Boom! on Steam

Battletoads

Battletoads

TLDR: Divisive visuals but solid gameplay. Different doesn’t mean bad. No online play option.

Battletoads. A popular TMNT clone with a series of games in the 90’s by Rare. Primarily a beat ‘em up with platforming, it did mixup the gameplay throughout the various stages with different genres. An iconic drumbeat would play when the game was paused. It was famously difficult and is still considered one of the hardest games of all time.

After a few cameos in recent years (KI and Shovel Knight cameos are both great) the Battletoads finally get their own game again. The end result is a good game but not without issues.

Real player with 53.8 hrs in game

“If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.”

~Douglas Adams

What the f*ck did I just… * sigh * OK, I’m not an angry fanboy. An old geezer? Yes. But not an angry fanboy. Actually, the thing is – I was never a big fan of Battletoads. Even though I did grow up with those games and ended up playing and finishing them all eventually (yes, even that less-known Master System version of Battlemaniacs that was only released in Brazil), the only game I really loved was the original NES version of Battletoads / Double Dragon. Now that was the toads at their best! The rest of the stuff… I can see why people loved those games, but personally, I never cared enough. And yet, when Microsoft announced that there’ll be a new Battletoads game? With RARE involved? I was really excited. I mean, the old arcade from 1994, while being pretty short and limited, showed a lot of promise and recent Killer Instinct game that came with Rash’s cameo, proved that they still got it with both the design and the original spirit. Just think about it – a longer version of 1994 arcade (which was the only game in the series that used to include blood, by the way) with juicy design and modern technology behind it. That’s what we’ve been waiting for all these years, right? Right?

Real player with 41.9 hrs in game

Battletoads on Steam

Brawlhalla

Brawlhalla

### EDIT: Overall, Brawlhalla has changed drastically since the release of this review. A lot of the information here is no longer correct and there are new gameplay features, dash being the most important. I certainly still feel that it is far too easy to avoid and/or delay interaction between yourself and the opponent, but it would be disingenuous of me to pretend the specifics of this review are still accurate.

Although I am giving this game a positive review, I must say that it comes with a massive disclaimer. If you just play Brawlhalla with your friends and never take it seriously, you will likely enjoy yourself. However, if you ever get good at this game and play at a decently high level, Brawlhalla’s glaring failures as a fighting game will become so unignorable that your desire to play it will steadily decline till you’re on the subreddit crying about the passive float meta like everyone else. All of the reviews - including the negative ones - are ignoring the real problems with this game, and it’s something I have thought about for a long time. So, I’ll try to explain my reasoning as best as I can and briefly include the reasons why I still consider it worth downloading despite its enormous flaws.

Real player with 2794.6 hrs in game

(edit)

Brawlhalla has taken my soul, and wallet. Im bad but will 3 stock you. ggswp BMG

–- At a glance —

Brawlhalla is a free to play, Super Smash Bros esque Game that is easy to pick up, even for the most novice of gamers. This cartoon stylized game is primarily Online based but can also be played single player(Training and Couch Party with friends)

The simple visuals and punchy sfx will entice (and infuriate) most people who choose to pick this game up.

Overall, I recommend this game for everyone to try out at least once.

Real player with 1899.8 hrs in game

Brawlhalla on Steam