Brimstone Brawlers

"Brimstone Brawlers is a local and online multiplayer arena brawler set in a gothic, Lovecraft-inspired world. Choose from five unique characters with special abilities and battle in hazard-filled 3D arenas. Play various PvP modes including Deathmatch, Stock, and a bonus Bamball mode. Join the community to provide feedback and help shape the game during Early Access."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

The game features smooth controls and gameplay, reminiscent of classic fighting games, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive play.
The developer is highly active and receptive to player feedback, which is reassuring for the game's future development and potential.
The game offers a surprising amount of depth and unique character mechanics, providing a fun experience for players and encouraging social play with friends.

As the game is in early access, player availability can be inconsistent, leading to potential matchmaking issues.
There are concerns about certain game mechanics, such as dying from being knocked off the map, which may lead to unbalanced gameplay at higher levels.
The game currently lacks a matchmaking system, which could hinder the experience for players when there aren't enough participants.

gameplay
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Brimstone Brawlers is praised for its smooth controls, beautiful design, and engaging mechanics that cater to both casual and competitive players. While the simple mechanics offer a fun experience, they also present a challenge to master, with unique character abilities and map designs enhancing the depth of gameplay. Some concerns about certain mechanics, like map knockouts, suggest potential balance issues, but overall, the game provides a rich and enjoyable multiplayer experience.
- “It's well optimized and the controls/gameplay feel smooth.”
- “The game is beautiful, really good gameplay mechanics, nice rhythm, interesting characters; this is a lot of fun no matter if you want to play it casually or if you want competitiveness, both work really well!”
- “Not only is this game great to play with friends, there's also a surprising amount of depth and mechanics for deeper gameplay.”
- “Like previous reviews say, Brimstone Brawlers has simple mechanics that are hard to master.”
- “There are a few mechanics I am unsure about, particularly things like dying by getting knocked off the map, as I feel like that could lead to some weird cheese metas at high elo, but that's what early access is for: figuring out what works best.”
- “Not only is this game great to play with friends, but there's also a surprising amount of depth and mechanics for deeper gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, resulting in smooth controls and gameplay.
- “It's well optimized, and the controls and gameplay feel smooth.”
- “The game runs seamlessly on my system, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate even during intense moments.”