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Deadbeat Heroes

If you’re bored of the usual superheroes and are just looking for something a bit different, a bit funny and a bit, um, button mashing, then Deadbeat Heroes delivers. It’s far from perfect, and the issues with gameplay advancement are hugely annoying, but it’s just about worth a play if you fancy a bit of mindless comic violence.
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57%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
music, replayability
56% User Score Based on 62 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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Deadbeat Heroes is a single player and multiplayer fighting game. It was developed by Upstream Arcade and was released on October 10, 2017. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

In Deadbeat Heroes, play as the new generation of heroes with a prototype super gauntlet that can borrow powers. Dodge, steal abilities, and joke around in this 3D brawler set in London, across 35 levels. Take on the challenge alone or with a friend in local campaign co-op, and interact with Twitch streaming features.

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a vibrant comic-book art style with engaging animations and a humorous tone, making it visually appealing.
  • The fast-paced combat system encourages players to master combos and movement, rewarding skillful play with a scoring system that promotes creativity.
  • Local co-op mode enhances the fun, allowing players to enjoy chaotic battles together, making it a suitable choice for couch gaming.
  • Gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, with a lack of depth and variety in combat mechanics, leading to boredom over time.
  • The requirement to achieve specific scores to progress can be frustrating, forcing players to replay levels and hindering enjoyment.
  • Technical issues such as unresponsive controls, lack of mouse support, and bugs detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by sharp and responsive mechanics that cater to players who enjoy fast-paced, score-chasing combat, though it can feel repetitive and lacks depth. While some players appreciate the fun and simple mechanics, others find them frustrating and the humor lacking. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing experience with solid gameplay, but it could benefit from more variety and optimization.

    • “It’s not deep or narrative-driven, but its core mechanics are sharp, responsive, and rewarding for players who enjoy score-chasing and fast, kinetic combat.”
    • “This game has fun and simple mechanics along with some dry humor resulting in a great experience!”
    • “When you master all the combat mechanics, battles turn into a hot dance.”
    • “While it's a cute little couch co-op game, it does get a little repetitive despite its short gameplay length, and also the addition of needing to reach letter rankings is a bit meh.”
    • “Its fun enough but a lot of the beat 'em up, juggling, and wall running mechanics are in the end frustrating or pointless.”
    • “It’s far from perfect, and the issues with gameplay advancement are hugely annoying, but it’s just about worth a play if you fancy a bit of mindless comic violence.”
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, centered around a humorous and sarcastic superhero theme, provides a light-hearted backdrop for the action, though it is often described as forgettable. While the narrative is structured into chapters that simulate progression, it is overshadowed by gameplay frustrations, such as annoying mission prerequisites and slow pacing. Overall, the story adds some charm but fails to elevate the experience significantly.

    • “A lot of content, and due to the superhero story - humor approved - different types of enemies and bosses, powers, locations etc. I never lost interest.”
    • “Story does have some humor and puns made by the wacky heroes and villains.”
    • “Linear or not, the story holds its own and being structured into chapters, it ensures that a sense of progression is well simulated.”
    • “It felt like everything was just delaying you; even before each mission, there is a painfully slow '3...2...1... go!' and the dialogue you can skip through, but each textbox takes a second to disappear from the screen.”
    • “The plot is kind of forgettable; at least it gives you a reason to kick some ass.”
    • “Each stage has an annoying final rating, and the more you advance through the storyline, each chapter will feature more pretentious prerequisites that will have you 'failing' the level even if you successfully defeated all the bad guys within it.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Deadbeat Heroes" is a mix of British wit and superhero parody, with some players appreciating its irreverent tone and dry jokes, while others find it lacking in originality and depth. The game features a variety of comedic elements, including puns and sarcastic dialogue, but opinions vary on the effectiveness of the voice acting and overall comedic impact. While some enjoy the lighthearted approach and fun mechanics, others feel the humor doesn't quite meet expectations, suggesting it may appeal more to fans of the genre.

    • “The art direction matches its irreverent tone, blending superhero parody with British humor.”
    • “Funny and simple superhero beat 'em up co-op masterpiece!”
    • “This is a really funny, challenging game, but $15 is too much for it in my opinion, so I recommend buying this when it's on sale.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a visually appealing cel-shaded comic aesthetic characterized by bold colors and exaggerated animations, creating an entertaining and vibrant atmosphere. While the artwork is praised for its beauty and the overall aesthetic is enjoyable, some players have reported graphic bugs and issues with character clipping. Despite these flaws, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, enhancing the fast-paced combat and comic book feel of the game.

    • “Visually, the game adopts a cel-shaded comic aesthetic with bold colors, exaggerated animations, and cheeky character designs.”
    • “On the positive side: the artwork is beautiful and watching it being played is really entertaining.”
    • “Great hidden gem with comic-styled graphics and fast-paced combat.”
    • “I experienced some graphic bugs too, such as clipping through walls.”
    • “But you can make some concessions or improve the stability and graphics on a PC version, because most systems will accommodate the changes, unlike the Xbox version of the game.”
    • “The graphics and sounds are like from a comic book; this is really fitting for the game.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is characterized by a jazzy, high-energy soundtrack that enhances the upbeat tempo of battles, complemented by effective sound effects and playful announcer commentary. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, with many praising its quality and the engaging voice acting that adds to the experience.

    • “Jazzy, high-energy music drives the pace of battles, while announcer commentary adds a playful, arcade-like atmosphere.”
    • “The voice acting is top notch, with the majority of characters sporting a proper British accent, while the soundtrack didn’t disappoint either.”
    • “Gameplay, environments, music, story/writing...none of it was very good.”
    • “The soundtrack and sound effects reinforce the upbeat tempo.”
    • “The voice acting is top notch, with the majority of characters sporting a proper British accent while the soundtrack didn’t disappoint either.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the game's replayability to be high, thanks to multiple endings, diverse character choices, and varying gameplay strategies that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many reviewers appreciate the added content and updates that enhance the experience, making it worthwhile to revisit. However, some note that certain elements may feel repetitive after several runs.

    • “The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic storylines and multiple endings, ensuring that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
    • “I love how each character choice leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay the game just to see what I missed the first time.”
    • “With a variety of challenges and side quests that change every time you play, this game keeps me coming back for more.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
    • “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, which really diminishes its replay value.”
    • “After completing the game, I found that the side quests and collectibles felt repetitive, making it hard to justify another run.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for improved gameplay optimization, particularly in relation to the scoring system, which evaluates performance based on speed, creativity, and damage avoidance. There is an expectation that future updates will enhance this aspect of the game.

    • “The scoring system grades performance based on speed, creativity, and avoidance of damage.”
    • “I hope it’s only a matter of future gameplay optimization.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Deadbeat Heroes" is characterized by jazzy, high-energy music that enhances the fast-paced battles, complemented by playful announcer commentary. The use of stop motion screens and comic book-style sound effects further reinforces its vibrant, arcade-like vibe.

    • “Jazzy, high-energy music drives the pace of battles, while announcer commentary adds a playful, arcade-like atmosphere.”
    • “The various stop-motion screens featuring comic book-style sound effects for kicks and punches really enhance the unique atmosphere that Deadbeat Heroes aims to convey to its players.”
    • “The various stop-motion screens featuring the written equivalent to comic book-style sounds made by kicks and punches really confirm the particular type of atmosphere that Deadbeat Heroes wishes to convey to its players.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's character development is enhanced by its cel-shaded comic aesthetic, featuring bold colors and exaggerated animations that contribute to a vibrant and engaging visual style.

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Deadbeat Heroes is a fighting game.

Deadbeat Heroes is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

Deadbeat Heroes was released on October 10, 2017.

Deadbeat Heroes was developed by Upstream Arcade.

Deadbeat Heroes has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Deadbeat Heroes is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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