Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age

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Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age is a 2v2 fighting game set in a dieselpunk world, where players can choose from various unique characters and engage in chaotic team-based battles. The game encourages teamwork and strategy, with the traditional fighting game experience evolving into a tactical battlefield. Fight alongside your partner, protect each other, or launch a double attack to defeat your opponents.

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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

Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age screenshot

+10

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features a delightful story mode with unique character arcs that intersect, providing depth and perspective to encounters.
The art style and animations are beautifully crafted, reminiscent of steampunk aesthetics, and the characters are fun and distinct to play.
The 2v2 gameplay mechanics allow for creative team strategies and interactions, making it a great experience for both casual and competitive players.

The story mode is poorly balanced for casual players, with certain fights feeling oppressive and requiring AI exploitation to succeed.
Online matchmaking and netcode stability are inconsistent, leading to frustrating experiences during multiplayer matches.
The game lacks a comprehensive tutorial and training mode, making it difficult for new players to grasp the unique mechanics and character interactions.

gameplay
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
67%
3%
The gameplay is praised for its chaotic and engaging mechanics, particularly the unique 2v2 system and character diversity, which allows for a variety of playstyles and combo routes. While the game is accessible for newcomers, some players find the advanced mechanics overwhelming without a solid tutorial, leading to a steep learning curve. Overall, the core gameplay is considered fun and innovative, making it suitable for both casual and competitive players.
- “The 2v2 mechanics work well and the fighters are approachable for new players while also having a considerable amount of depth and uniqueness to them.”
- “The presentation is second to none, gameplay is innovative and incredibly fun, a lot of considerations were made for casual and more competitive players to be able to enjoy the game with any level of investment.”
- “Great fighting game core with a really unique mechanic in the lanes feature, letting this game also work part-time as an amazing party game to play with friends.”
- “The only thing that is missing here is a compelling tutorial to help new players explore the new mechanics, including lanes, combos, and parrying systems (like ghost parrying).”
- “Because of that, while it is very pick up and play on the surface, the amount of advanced mechanics is overwhelming and inaccessible, making the perceived gap between newbies and 'average' players simply Sisyphean.”
- “Most players just drop their controller when they are KO'd and completely forget the ghost mechanics!”
story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
79%
7%
The story mode in Diesel Legacy is praised for its engaging narratives that intertwine character arcs, providing depth and perspective to encounters. However, it faces criticism for its balance, as many fights can be overly challenging for casual players, leading to frustration and reliance on AI exploitation. While the mode offers a unique and enjoyable experience, players express a desire for branching paths and alternate storylines to enhance replayability.
- “The story mode is a delight!”
- “Each character has a story that vaguely intersects with others until the very end, putting certain encounters into perspective and sometimes radically changing the meaning of events.”
- “The game also has a full story mode for every character, set in a striking dieselpunk metropolis, and complete with unique NPC characters to fight and multiple bosses, to give the player some worthwhile single-player content.”
- “However, as a casual player, the story mode is very awkwardly balanced, with many fights being oppressive for newer players: duo guards, duo dieselmechs, and the final boss can require players to exploit the AI rather than engage with the challenge at hand. All of the story events where you're outnumbered can also easily lead to frustration.”
- “I was hoping for some alternate stories or gag runs, especially when the main story has no branching paths.”
- “First, the story mode lacks multiple paths - many fail-states would have led to interesting outcomes and/or gag endings.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
45%
8%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique steampunk aesthetic and impressive character designs, with many reviewers highlighting the quality of the animations. While some players appreciate the art style and find it visually appealing, others express a contrasting opinion, stating that it looks unappealing. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The art style and animations are sweet, and gameplay feels rock solid.”
- “Amazing art style, fantastic character designs, and refreshing 2v2 mechanics.”
- “It's aesthetically beautiful with clear love put into the details.”
- “But everybody I show it to says it looks bad, or they hate the aesthetic.”
- “First off, the comparisons to Skullgirls end at the art style and theming.”
- “Not only for its unique art-style/time period combo but for its unique take on the fighting game genre as a whole.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is described as engrossing and well-integrated with the overall presentation, complementing the stunning hand-drawn art and chaotic gameplay. Reviewers praise the audio design as a key element that enhances the experience, making it a standout feature alongside the graphics and animations. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The entire presentation is outstanding with the gorgeous hand-drawn art stealing the show, while still having great audio design and music.”
- “Love the art direction and music; the gameplay is chaotic in a laugh-out-loud kind of way!”
- “The music, graphics, and gameplay are all a tier.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features impressive character designs and a unique art style that enhance the overall experience. While the character development may not be deeply explored, the fun core gameplay and refreshing mechanics contribute positively to player engagement. Overall, the character designs are highlighted as a standout aspect, despite some minor UI/UX issues at launch.
- “Amazing art style, fantastic character designs, and refreshing 2v2 mechanics.”
- “Great character designs, unique gameplay.”
- “The character designs are cool, and the netcode is phenomenal even in the presence of four players.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users consistently highlight the humor in Dieselmech, noting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience of the game.
- “Dieselmech is hilarious!”
- “The humor in Dieselmech is top-notch!”
- “I can't stop laughing at Dieselmech's witty dialogue!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews highlight a contrast between the industry's focus on profit-driven optimization and the refreshing boldness of this game, suggesting that it stands out by prioritizing creativity and uniqueness over standardization.
- “In a time when fighting games strive towards optimization of profit and standardization, it is refreshing to see bold games like this one.”