Brawlout

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Brawlout is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Angry Mob Games and was released on August 20, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Brawlout is a fighting game focused on local and online multiplayer, including 2-player split screen and PVP modes. The game has good graphics, gameplay, and co-op options, and has recently been updated with a new character, stage, and single-player mode. Brawlout is committed to continuous improvement and adding content requested by the community."

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Audience ScoreBased on 464 reviews

gameplay27 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Brawlout offers a fun and fast-paced platform fighting experience reminiscent of Super Smash Bros, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The game features a unique roster of characters with distinct abilities, providing variety in gameplay and strategies.
The graphics and animations are visually appealing, contributing to an engaging gaming experience.

The online multiplayer experience is often plagued by long matchmaking times and lag, making it frustrating to find and play matches.
Many characters feel unbalanced, with some having overpowered abilities that can lead to repetitive gameplay.
The game lacks content, with a small roster of characters and limited game modes, which may leave players wanting more.

gameplay
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
7%
The gameplay of the game is reminiscent of Super Smash Bros., featuring fast-paced mechanics and a variety of characters that provide both casual and competitive enjoyment. While the core mechanics are solid and the graphics are appealing, some players criticize the lack of depth in certain aspects, such as character moves and stage design, as well as issues with matchmaking and balance, particularly regarding the "rage" mechanic. Overall, the gameplay is fun and engaging, but it requires further refinement and additional content to reach its full potential.
- “Its super Smash Brothers type gameplay and mechanics work well, and the characters are awesome.”
- “The gameplay is really fun for both online and local play.”
- “High skill ceiling with mechanics like wavedashing, dashdancing, meteor canceling, rage bursts, and subsequent tech unique to some of the characters.”
- “The controls are wonky and the gameplay mechanics are just not good.”
- “Character design and game optimization are solid, but between clunky gameplay, broken abilities and combos, lack of depth to CPU fights, and low player base, the game is not worth it in its current state.”
- “The gameplay has some elements from Smash Bros, plus their own, and even their own take on Smash Bros elements.”
graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
36%
6%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful art style, smooth animations, and overall aesthetic appeal. While the visuals are described as eye-catching and well-optimized, some critiques mention that certain animations and effects could be improved. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, making it visually appealing for players.
- “Beautiful graphics and lightning fast gameplay.”
- “The art and graphics are fantastic, the amount of content in the game is pretty good, the characters are a lot of fun, the gameplay is great, and the animations range from alright to great.”
- “Brawlout has a cartoonish aesthetic which looks incredibly gorgeous in action.”
- “The visuals are really well put together here, so it's a shame they were wasted on an old console gaming format that doesn't fit on PC and flopped on consoles.”
- “The game has 2 original mechanics for platform fighters: rage mode and breakers, both with bad visuals and poorly animated (guess early access?).”
- “Ultra graphics preset has motion blur enabled by default, making this look like a blurry mess.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
52%
16%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent but lacking originality, as it includes stock tracks and could benefit from a more diverse and fully original soundtrack. While some appreciate the soundtrack's fit with the game's pace and art style, others criticize it as generic and unmemorable. Overall, the music is seen as a positive aspect but not a standout feature that elevates the game.
- “Good art style and nice soundtracks to the levels.”
- “The soundtrack is nice enough with enough adrenaline-filled music to keep your heads rolling while the sound effects are all right.”
- “The game runs smoothly and the soundtracks are well made and fit the pace of the game.”
- “Nothing about this game feels right; all the physics, control schemes (no matter how the buttons are arranged, they feel incorrect), characters, stages, music (at least some of which is stock, not awful but also I think a fully original OST isn't an unreasonable expectation), sound design, and movesets all feel like they attempt to be something else and just massively miss the mark to some degree, sometimes minor, often major.”
- “One of the worst pieces of trash due to its completely unbalanced characters, generic maps, and mediocre music.”
- “Music could be better and more diverse.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's story is criticized for being poorly developed and lacking clarity, with players unsure of the motivations behind the character battles and the overall narrative context. While there are hints of a larger story involving various Nintendo characters, it feels incomplete and unimportant, as the game currently lacks a dedicated story mode. Future updates are expected to address these shortcomings by introducing a more fleshed-out story and additional gameplay elements.
- “There was just a big story that called upon all of Nintendo's characters to come together, whether they're involved directly or are part of the story.”
- “They didn't have to add scenes and story behind each character, but they did.”
- “I look forward to seeing the story modes and polish being added to this someday when it leaves early access, as I think this game could be a solid pick for playing with friends online or locally.”
- “The single player story mode gets stupidly easy until you have to fight the bosses, which is where the main challenge is at.”
- “I really don't know why these characters are fighting, where they're from, why they have this brawlout tournament, where this is all taking place, where these locations are, and how they fit in with the story of the game.”
- “But it does it really poorly; I guess it's for the fans to figure out the explanation behind this or something like that. I don't know, the story really doesn't matter to be honest since there is really no story mode in this game.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its diverse and amusing character designs, with many characters featuring unique and funny moves that enhance gameplay. Players appreciate the satisfying hits and hilarious moments that arise from character interactions and physics, making the experience enjoyable and entertaining. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging mechanics, resulting in a fun and memorable experience.
- “I like the funny chicken move :)”
- “Funny characters, great movesets, physics, and animations.”
- “The hits feel satisfying, the edge play (ayy lmao) is hilariously fun and accurate, and this game definitely has its hype moments.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed feedback. While some players report excellent performance with high framerates and smooth gameplay, others experience issues such as clunky mechanics and difficulties in multiplayer modes. Despite the game's appealing graphics and character design, there are calls for improvements in optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics look really nice and seem to be really well optimized as my PC could run the game on max settings at about 400-600 fps the whole time.”
- “The game runs smoothly and the soundtracks are well made and fit the pace of the game.”
- “Brawlout is really fun, smooth, well optimized, and a clean-looking brawler game, similar to Smash and PlayStation Battle Royale.”
- “Character design and game optimization are solid, but between clunky gameplay, broken abilities and combos, lack of depth to CPU fights, and a low player base, the game is not worth it in its current state.”
- “Poor optimization.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is criticized for being unpolished, with buggy movement and hitboxes, leading to an unbalanced experience where certain characters dominate gameplay. While it runs well on low-end PCs, players report significant issues with character abilities and a lack of developer responsiveness to community feedback. Overall, it is described as a clunky and frustrating experience, particularly in competitive play.
- “The closest thing you can get to Smash on the PC; it runs great, just needs more characters.”
- “Runs great on a low-end PC, and the graphics look beyond decent on the lowest settings.”
- “Right out of the gate, the game was not very polished; effects, movement, and hitboxes were buggy, and some things were very unbalanced and overpowered, to put it lightly.”
- “If you're looking for a clunky, buggy, unbalanced, slow mess of a game, that even though is in early access, the devs don't actively make any attempt to acknowledge community feedback, then this is your game.”
- “Anyone that plays ranked only uses the character (Olaf Tyson) that throws ice at you and freezes you over and over.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
16%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and the rewarding gameplay, others criticize it as a cash grab filled with microtransactions that detracts from the overall experience. There is hope for improvement if the developers continue to provide content and support, but current perceptions lean towards disappointment.
- “The game has a nice stream of rewards with no microtransactions, adding encouragement to play and try out new things for unlocks.”
- “I saw this game and thought, 'Oh, this might be fun to play with my buddies,' but instead I see a game that sees itself as something that it's not and is filled with microtransactions.”
- “It feels like this strange, hobbled-together cash grab with a few good ideas.”
- “I do not recommend getting this game; you'd be supporting what is essentially a cash grab at this point.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Character development in the game is noted for its cool and cohesive character design that enhances immersion, but it suffers from issues like clunky gameplay and broken abilities, which detract from the overall experience. While the art style and character kits are interesting, the lack of depth in CPU fights and a low player base hinder meaningful engagement with the characters.
- “The character design is pretty interesting too with strongly cohesive kits that fit and make use of the characters' looks to create an immersive fighter.”
- “The art style, hitstun, character design, movement, maps, and music all contribute to a rich gaming experience.”
- “Cool character design.”
- “Clearly ripped off character design, too.”
- “Character design and game optimization are solid, but between clunky gameplay, broken abilities and combos, lack of depth to CPU fights, and low player base, the game is not worth it in its current state.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Overall, the game's replayability is hindered by a lack of multiplayer activity and a limited character roster, which detracts from the experience. While some players appreciate the smooth controls and potential for replayability, many feel that the focus on cosmetics over gameplay improvements and character variety significantly diminishes long-term engagement.
- “The game feels smooth, controls smooth and has a lot to offer in terms of replayability.”
- “Once again, without higher CPU difficulty levels and with sluggish online play, I believe this game would benefit greatly from at least having more characters. A game like Smash starts you out with around 30 characters to play, allowing for much better replayability as you learn to master all of the different characters and playstyles.”
- “The game is not taking a good direction, and to charge what they do is ridiculous. The game is more than dead for multiplayer 95% of the time, and the devs think cosmetics are the thing they should be worrying about instead of cleaning up the gameplay and boosting the character roster with more playable characters.”
- “Without higher CPU difficulty levels and with sluggish online play, I believe this game would benefit greatly from having more characters. Games like Smash start you out with around 30 characters to play, allowing for much better replayability as you learn to master all of the different characters and playstyles.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players acknowledge the presence of grinding mechanics, which some find unenjoyable, yet many still find the game fun overall. The ability to unlock the final character without relying on daily updates is seen as a positive aspect that mitigates the grind.
- “Yeah, it has the grinding mechanic, which is not good, but it's still fun.”
- “While it can still feel grindy, I feel good that I can unlock the final character without having to wait for the daily update diamonds to hand it to me.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable and wholesome, though some feel it lacks depth due to a limited number of characters and moves. Overall, the emotional experience is positive, highlighting a sense of fun and charm.