Brief Battles
- May 1, 2019
- Juicy Cupcake
Brief Battles might not take the party game crown, but it'll certainly take the party game undergarments.
May your butt reign supreme in Brief Battles! Use your underpants to fight your friends in this fast-paced, underwear-fueled party game.
Reviews
- The game offers chaotic and fun couch multiplayer gameplay, making it perfect for social gatherings and family-friendly fun.
- It features simple controls and a variety of game modes, allowing players of all skill levels to enjoy the experience.
- The graphics are bright and appealing, enhancing the overall enjoyment and making it easy to follow the action during gameplay.
- There is no online multiplayer support, which limits playability for those without friends nearby.
- The lack of Linux support is disappointing, especially for a game that uses Unreal Engine and has no DRM.
- Solo play options are limited and may not provide enough content for players looking for a single-player experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its classic couch death match style, featuring engaging mechanics where players battle a variety of uniquely skilled creatures. The title offers a well-designed experience with accessible features and a fair price, making it an instant gem for fans of local multiplayer. However, it lacks online gameplay options unless using a virtual network.
“This gameplay is classic and captured well in this title.”
“You will be battling a large variety of creatures, each with their own unique abilities that add an interesting twist to the gameplay.”
“All the mechanics they have designed for it, and even those mean old monsters, are fun to battle.”
“All of these games come with very similar core game mechanics: 4 go in, one comes out.”
“The title is a network gameplay release; there is no internet gameplay for the title unless you use a virtual network to bypass the limitations.”
“Gameplay & accessibility has only safe(r) arenas, player outlines, camera shake, player number display, easy mode, reduced speed, high contrast mode, and a reset challenges progress button, should you want to replay it all over again.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their beauty and clarity, featuring 50 distinct locations and bright visuals that enhance gameplay. Users appreciate the visual quality options, including resolution settings and fullscreen toggle, which contribute to an enjoyable experience, especially for newcomers. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, making it one of the top couch brawlers on Steam.
“The graphics are rather beautiful; there are 50 different locations, and there's a tutorial to get you started. I'd say this game is one of the 'top 10' couch brawlers on Steam.”
“Graphics and audio have the resolution, visual quality, gamma slider, fullscreen toggle, and v-sync.”
“Simple controls made pick-up and play super easy, and the bright visuals meant I always knew where I was and what was coming my way.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The visual quality is disappointing, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its well-crafted humor, featuring fun and quirky characters, animations, and map designs that contribute to a lighthearted couch brawling experience. Players can expect endless hours of laughter, making it a standout in the indie gaming scene.
“It's very well made with fun and humorous characters.”
“Released and self-published on May 7, 2019, by the developer Juicy Cupcake, this indie title is a humorous couch brawler at heart.”
“With funny and quirky animations, characters, and map designs, you will have endless hours of laughs.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its numerous gameplay options, allowing players to experience it in various ways.
“With so many different ways to play, the replayability is huge for this title.”
“Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features adjustable music and master audio sliders, allowing players to customize their audio experience to suit their preferences.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersing you in the experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more intense and engaging.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the experience fresh and exciting, with each piece adding its own unique flavor to the game.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
“The audio mixing is poor, with music often drowning out important sound effects.”
Critic Reviews
Brief Battles Review
Brief Battles might not take the party game crown, but it'll certainly take the party game undergarments.
80%Brief Battles Review
Brief Battles is a raucous little game that provides another option for Switch players looking for some decent four player, local multiplayer party times. It's easy to pick up and - owing to that clever mix of pant-powers, environmental obstacles and unique style of traversal - has a level of depth that introduces a pleasing amount of tactics for dedicated players. It's also priced really reasonably so is well worth taking a punt on if you're regularly inundated with friends wanting to get some couch co-op action on the go.
70%You should share this underwear --- Brief Battles review
While it does have some issues with multiplayer customization, Brief Battles is a fun time for the solo player and party animal. It’s a solid title that’s as comfortable as a pair of fitting underwear.
75%