Big Action Mega Fight

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Big Action Mega Fight is a single player hack and slash game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Double Stallion and was released on January 12, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Big Action Mega Fight! is a classic single player beat 'em up/brawler with a modern twist! Hilarious 2D cartoon combat inspired by Streets of Rage, Final Fight, Turtles in Time and Battletoads. Blast your way through levels filled with luscious art and unforgettable enemies. How fast can you SMASH?

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 219 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a charming cartoon art style and humorous elements that enhance the overall experience.
Despite its simplicity, the gameplay is addictive and can provide hours of entertainment, especially for fans of the beat 'em up genre.
The low price point makes it an appealing option for casual gamers looking for a fun, light-hearted experience.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and variety, with repetitive gameplay and limited enemy types that can lead to boredom.
Technical issues such as bugs, fullscreen problems, and clunky controls detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The absence of multiplayer options and boss battles makes the experience feel incomplete and less engaging for players seeking a more robust challenge.

graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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8%
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising its charming cartoon art style and character design, which evoke a fun and humorous aesthetic reminiscent of comic books. However, some players noted technical issues, such as a lack of graphics settings and bugs affecting performance, particularly on different operating systems. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there are concerns about repetitiveness and a lack of variety in environments and enemies.
- “What most attracted me to this game was the art style and the animations.”
- “Without a doubt, the best part about this game is the wonderful artwork and charm.”
- “Crisp cartoon graphics with well-designed characters.”
- “There are no graphics settings in the game itself, which I find baffling.”
- “It's just a simple game with poor graphics.”
- “Your character graphics look like they are from a flash game.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
64%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by its simple mechanics and tight controls, making it accessible for new players, but it suffers from a lack of depth and variety, leading to repetitive experiences. While some users appreciate the fun beat-em-up elements and charming art style, many criticize the gameplay for being generic and uninspired, with insufficient challenge and limited combat options. Overall, the game offers enjoyable moments but falls short of providing a rich and engaging gameplay experience.
- “Is a cracking game, great graphics and fun beat 'em up gameplay; I definitely recommend it!”
- “There's a good variety of moves which makes gameplay fresh and not repetitive.”
- “It has funny pop culture humor, a nice looking art style, solid gameplay, and good replay value through a score system.”
- “I like the art style and the source reference, but the gameplay is very boring.”
- “By far the worst part of the gameplay is the lack of a ground attack.”
- “The gameplay is so bland and poor, boring and uninspired you will be watching dirt on walls because it is more fascinating than this game.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
17%
The game's humor is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its charming characters, slapstick moments, and clever dialogue, others find it obnoxious and repetitive. Many enjoy the blend of funny cutscenes and background gags, though some criticize the reliance on outdated jokes and pop culture references. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's appeal, despite some inconsistencies in execution.
- “The game has really charming characters and designs, and it has a really good sense of humor.”
- “Great special moves, the cut scenes were funny.”
- “The dialogue was very funny and well thought out, classic save the day nostalgia.”
- “Jokes as old as the internet will never not refuse to be unfunny.”
- “The humor feels forced and lacks any real wit or originality.”
- “I found the attempts at comedy to be cringeworthy and uninspired.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its nostalgic and enjoyable qualities that enhance the overall experience, while others find it repetitive and forgettable. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to evoke memories and complement the gameplay, though some note that it can feel bland in certain levels. Overall, the music is generally considered decent to good, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “With a cool and nostalgic feeling soundtrack, and some nice animations, this is a good beat'em up for people who love the genre.”
- “The music is very good and brings back memories of back in the day on the PS2.”
- “Big action mega fight is a very simple beat-em-up, but it's still fairly enjoyable, mainly due to the fun cartoony style, cheesy humor, and the classic feel that the music and sound effects bring.”
- “Tries to be funny and cute but comes across as obnoxious and quickly gets very boring with its bland, lifeless, and repetitive levels, a tiny amount of characters, and forgettable music.”
- “The only positives I have is the graphics are pretty good (though the stages often look way too similar) and the music is decent.”
- “Isolating the sound by turning it off, it's clear you miss it with the missing sound effects of explosions and punches, and the music complements the action rather well.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is straightforward and somewhat cliché, revolving around a group of friends trying to rescue a kidnapped member, which may not appeal to those seeking complexity. However, it features a lighthearted tone with humorous banter between stages, and while the plot is simple, it is presented with engaging art and graphics. Overall, players find the storyline enjoyable despite its predictability and some design flaws.
- “The plot begins with Megatropolis, which is attacked by the new, cruel criminal gang 'Clunks'.”
- “The stages change quickly enough to stay fresh, and the little bit of story doesn't drag on, but rather adds short humorous banter between stages for a few seconds.”
- “The story revolves around a group of gym friends, of which one gets kidnapped... and guess what you're going to do.”
- “If you want a really complicated game with a complicated story, then this is not your game.”
- “The story of the game is probably something you've seen in other similar games: the bad guys kidnapped your friend, and you try to help them escape.”
- “The story revolves around a group of gym friends, one of whom gets kidnapped... and guess what you're going to do.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and reminiscent of mobile games, requiring repetitive actions to achieve upgrades and complete achievements. While some enjoy the grinding for its role in progression, others criticize the lack of feedback on achievement tracking, making it frustrating to monitor progress. Overall, the game offers no microtransactions, ensuring that all upgrades are earned through gameplay, but the grind can feel excessive.
- “The achievements do not pop on-screen nor do they tally in the stats, so you'll never know where you stand with some of the grinding achievements, meaning you have to revert back to the Steam overlay to check, which is annoying.”
- “100% achievements will take some grinding as the hardest ones to get are essentially attack 5000 times.”
- “Has meaningless grinding.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional engagement with the game, experiencing a wide range of feelings from laughter to sadness. Many express that the game not only alleviated their boredom but also left a lasting emotional impact, highlighting a deep investment in the narrative and characters. Overall, it evokes a unique blend of attachment and emotional turmoil.
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I'm invested emotionally.”
- “This game cured my boredom and caused emotional damage.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacking and boring, others appreciate the potential for replay through score systems and character variety. The presence of humor and solid gameplay contributes positively to replay value for certain players, but many feel it ultimately falls short.
- “Lots of replayability if you want to max stars everything.”
- “It has funny pop culture humor, a nice looking art style, solid gameplay, and good replay value through a score system.”
- “More playable characters.”
- “Too boring with zero replayability.”
- “Now this being a mobile port doesn't automatically make it bad, and I'd give it a neutral if I could, but all in all it just feels cheap and sloppy with very little, if any, replay value.”
- “Yeah, it's sort of fun to play for a while, but there's not too much of a replay value.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The monetization strategy of "Big Action Mega Fight" has been criticized as a cash grab, with the game feeling like a lazy port from mobile to Steam. While it lacks microtransactions and allows players to earn upgrades through gameplay, the experience is described as grindy, reminiscent of mobile games, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “There are no microtransactions in this game; every upgrade is earned through gameplay. It's very grindy, like a cell phone game though.”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model, allowing players to progress without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game doesn't rely on pay-to-win mechanics, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “Brings me back to the mindless beat-'em-ups when I was a kid, but I'm so busy reading the ads in the game that I'm getting beat up.”
- “Big Action Mega Fight is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, lazy cash grab.”
- “It's a quick cash grab for the developer whose objective was to target a niche, dead genre and appeal to those individuals craving this style of game.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is noted for its strong and stylized design, contributing to a vibrant cartoon aesthetic. However, players express a desire for more variety in enemy characters and feel that the potential of the second player character is underutilized, suggesting that character dynamics could be further explored.
- “The game's art style and character design are pretty neat, but I wish there was a larger variety of enemies.”
- “Good character design.”
- “Strong stylized character design highlights a strong cartoon aesthetic.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally strong, with only a few rare exceptions noted by users.
- “The performance is strong with rare exceptions.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the settings for a seamless experience.”
- “Performance is strong with rare exceptions.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, stability reviews are mixed; while some users report significant bugs like fullscreen issues on Windows and graphical glitches on Linux, others praise the game for having minimal bugs and a smooth experience.
- “Some of the bugs are a royal pain, such as a lack of full screen in Windows without workarounds and graphical glitches in Linux.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its retro-inspired 2D comic book style and nostalgic sound design, which effectively creates a faux arcade vibe reminiscent of the 90s. Players appreciate the combination of charming visuals and engaging music that enhances the overall experience.
- “The sounds are nice, and the music brings a 90s atmosphere.”
- “The game may be standard fare 2D comic book style sprites, but the retro-like sounds are the centerpiece, maintaining a faux arcade atmosphere throughout the gameplay.”