Bully Beatdown

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Bully Beatdown is a single player action game. It was developed by Almighty Games and was released on November 16, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

You play a fat kid in school who everyone picks on. Get even with the bullies by beating them up! But be careful not to become one yourself! This story-based comic book style Beat-Em-Up Brawler features Progressive Skill Mastering, 4 Difficulty Settings and tons of stuff to smash!

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features great hand-drawn art and comic book-style cutscenes that enhance the overall experience.
The unique leveling system allows players to improve their skills simply by using them, adding a fun progression element.
The gameplay is fast-paced and entertaining, with a variety of enemies and humorous elements that keep it engaging.

The game suffers from poor controller support and awkward special move execution, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players have reported issues with hitboxes and collision detection, making combat feel clunky and unresponsive.
The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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53%
18%
Gameplay in this title is a mixed bag; while it features standard beat 'em up mechanics with a progression system that allows players to enhance their moves, many users report issues with janky controls and limited movesets leading to repetitive experiences. The fast-paced action and humorous animations are appreciated, but the overall execution feels flawed, making it a less appealing choice for those seeking a polished experience. Despite its potential, players are advised to approach with caution, especially regarding pricing.
- “The gameplay is pretty standard for a beat 'em up, though they update your moves the more you use them, and a lot of the fun comes from getting gradually more powerful over the course of the game.”
- “Love the fast-paced gameplay and fresh graphics.”
- “Refined gameplay, humorous animations and cutscenes, and interesting power-ups.”
- “Gameplay follows on a train wreck trajectory here... mediocre art (at least it's not retro pixel), janky hitboxes and controls... it's painful.”
- “Zero response from the devs. If you've dealt with wonky games and are looking for a beat 'em up, don't pay full price for this broken would-be gem.”
- “The character’s extremely limited moveset got old fast - which, in turn, made the gameplay in general get boring and monotonous pretty quickly.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received positive feedback for their crisp and sharp visuals, with a comic-book art style that enhances the overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the unique and appealing artwork, which complements the fast-paced gameplay and adds to the game's charm. Overall, the graphical presentation is a standout feature, drawing players in and contributing to their enjoyment.
- “The game looks great, the visuals are crisp and sharp.”
- “This game’s graphical presentation was what initially caught my eye and made me go ahead with my purchase.”
- “The art style in this game is very nice, things are easy to see and look great.”
- “This is a short comic art style beat 'em up side-scrolling game that is okay.”
- “Sounds and graphics are fitting for a comic book styled game.”
- “One point about this game that I really liked was the art style.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the rock-themed soundtrack and its ability to enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize the limited variety and repetitive guitar riffs. Overall, the original tracks contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, but there are calls for a more diverse and engaging soundtrack.
- “The music is fantastic, as well as the storyboard that leads you to the next sequence of events and gameplay.”
- “The game has a nice rock-themed soundtrack, comprising 5 original tracks, with fair sound effects and a great cast of enemies all out to beat you up.”
- “The game's sound is pleasant, and the heavy metal/rock music gives a real good feel when you're wreaking havoc and beating the hell out of people!”
- “The graphics are decent and perfectly fit the comic-book presentation, but the music is terrible, which is a cardinal sin in a genre known for having kick-ass tunes.”
- “I think there could have been more background music, instead of the same guitar riff looped forever.”
- “The annoying shred guitar soundtrack really started to grate on me after a few levels in.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The game's story is described as fun, quirky, and engaging, with a comic-inspired narrative that resonates with players, reminiscent of "Scott Pilgrim." While some players found the storyline enjoyable and well-integrated with gameplay, others felt it was secondary and chose to skip it. Overall, the story adds a lively and feel-good element to the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The storyline is fun and intriguing, and the extra difficulty gives it some extra flavor after you beat it for the first time.”
- “I love the simple but very important story: the bullied kid becomes the #1 bully.”
- “It has fantastic art, a great and lively soundtrack to put you in the beat 'em up mood, and a feel-good story to tie it all together; you need to help the fat kid get even!”
- “The story is okay, I guess. I actually skipped most of it, but there is one.”
- “There is currently only a story mode for the game.”
- “It has a quirky story, a little depth to the combat (you've got some special moves, abilities level up the more you use them, although I punched my way through most of the game as there didn't seem to be an immediate need to level anything else up).”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its comedic animations, cutscenes, and a quirky comic book art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the funny premise of a bullied fat kid seeking revenge, which adds a lighthearted touch to the beat 'em up gameplay. Overall, the humor effectively complements the refined gameplay and engaging power-ups.
- “Refined gameplay, humorous animations and cutscenes, and interesting power-ups.”
- “The game features a very funny comic book-like art style, and graphically it’s done well.”
- “A funny beat 'em up game about a fat kid who is bullied - so he takes revenge!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of leveling up skills to be excessive and lacking in reward, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Leveling up the skills feels too grindy and not rewarding enough.”
- “The amount of time required to grind for resources is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “Grinding for experience points becomes monotonous and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered limited, primarily appealing to those who enjoy completing it on various difficulty levels; however, the addition of co-op features could significantly enhance its replay value.
- “I don't necessarily see this game having much replay value unless you enjoy completing games on multiple difficulties.”
- “If co-op is added, then the replay value of the title would be much higher.”
- “I don't necessarily see this game having much replay value unless you like to complete games on multiple difficulties.”