Balacera Brothers
- July 10, 2020
- Merso X
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Get on itch.io StoreBalacera Brothers is a retro-styled run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action! Heroes Harold and Benny take a break from playing with their ska band to rid the world of the merciless Nugnur and its horde of evil skeletons! Balacera Brothers is a run n' gun game for PC, featuring: Fun gameplay with non-stop actionColorful pixel artEnergetic soundtrack full of catchy t…
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Reviews
- The game features tight and responsive gameplay, reminiscent of classic run 'n gun titles like Contra and Metal Slug.
- The sprite art and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and theme of the game.
- The variety of weapons adds strategic depth to the gameplay, allowing players to experiment with different combat styles.
- Some players find the gameplay to be slow and frustrating, with noticeable delays in character response.
- The level design lacks variety, with some stages feeling bland and repetitive.
- The game can feel short once players become skilled, potentially leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay features tight and responsive mechanics complemented by appealing art and music, but some players find it slow and frustrating, with limited variety aside from a notable mode-7 tribute section.
“The sprite art is nice, the music complements the themes well, and more importantly, the gameplay is tight and responsive.”
“There isn't variety in gameplay aside from one section where cars are coming at you in a cool tribute to mode-7.”
“I played it on easy first to get the hang of the game mechanics and how it plays out.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and well-complementing the gameplay and themes, enhancing the overall experience as players navigate through the stages.
“The sprite art is nice, the music complements the themes well, and more importantly, the gameplay is tight and responsive.”
“The music is quite catchy and nice to listen to when you're shooting your way through the stages.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a nice art style and creative ideas, though opinions vary, with some players finding it unappealing. Additionally, the slow and frustrating gameplay detracts from the overall visual experience for some users.
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style feels inconsistent and doesn't match the overall theme of the game.”
“Textures are low resolution, making the environments feel bland and uninviting.”
