Bully Beatdown

About

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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features great hand-drawn art and a comic book style that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay includes a unique leveling system where skills improve the more they are used, adding depth and engagement.
The variety of enemies and humorous special moves, such as farting on opponents, contribute to a fun and entertaining atmosphere.

The game suffers from poor controller support and awkward execution of special moves, 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, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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 repetitiveness. The fast-paced action and humorous animations are appreciated, but the overall experience can feel monotonous and unrefined, especially for those seeking depth in fighting mechanics. Additionally, the lack of developer support has left some players feeling frustrated with the game's execution.
- “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
50%
29%
21%
The game's graphics have received positive feedback for their crisp and sharp visuals, with a comic-book art style that enhances the overall presentation. Players appreciate the unique and appealing artwork, which complements the fast-paced gameplay and contributes to the game's charm. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, effectively fitting the game's theme and enhancing the player experience.
- “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 & 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
56%
11%
33%
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 it for being repetitive and limited. While a few users appreciate the original tracks and the overall sound design, many feel that the soundtrack lacks variety and can become grating over time. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere but leaves room for improvement.
- “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%
33%
33%
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 story enjoyable and integral to the gameplay, others felt it was secondary and chose to skip it. Overall, the storyline complements the vibrant art and soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- “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, but 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 unique comic book art style that enhances the overall experience. Players find the premise of a bullied fat kid seeking revenge both amusing and engaging, making it a standout beat 'em up title.
- “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!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
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 mode 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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 grinding in this game is tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
- “I find the repetitive tasks required for progression to be frustrating and unfulfilling.”