Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age

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Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age is a single player and multiplayer fighting game. It was developed by Maximum Entertainment and was released on December 3, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Bold, brazen champions must rise in the fight for tomorrow… Thirty-five years ago, the city of New Libertis was born from an explosive boom of technological marvels. In this new age, industrialist Hieronymus Frazer seeks to secure his legacy and usher in a grand ascension for humanity’s elite. To that end, anything and everything may be sacrificed for his greater vision. The fate of the city is …

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gameplay16 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Diesel Legacy offers a unique 2v2 cooperative gameplay experience with a dynamic three-lane combat system that encourages teamwork and strategy.
The game's art style and presentation are exceptional, featuring beautiful hand-drawn animations and a captivating dieselpunk aesthetic that enhances immersion.
Each character has a distinct identity and playstyle, providing a diverse roster that allows for experimentation and mastery, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.

The online matchmaking experience is hindered by a small player base, leading to long wait times for matches and difficulty finding opponents, especially for 2v2 games.
Some players find the complexity of managing multiple characters and lanes overwhelming, particularly during intense battles, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Balance issues have been noted, with certain characters feeling disproportionately strong, which may require future patches to ensure fair competitive play.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
63%
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The gameplay of "Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age" is characterized by its innovative three-lane combat system and cooperative 2v2 mechanics, offering a unique blend of traditional fighting game elements with a chaotic, fun atmosphere. While the game features a variety of characters with distinct mechanics and combo routes, some players find the lack of a comprehensive tutorial and the overwhelming advanced mechanics can create a steep learning curve for newcomers. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its addictive nature, smooth execution, and engaging art style, making it accessible yet deep enough for both casual and competitive players.
- “What defines Diesel Legacy mechanically is its three-lane combat system.”
- “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.”
- “Again, I adored story mode, but there's an obvious subset of characters in this roster that casual players will fall off of due to them not being able to easily handle certain mechanics.”
- “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.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is set in a vibrant dieselpunk metropolis, featuring detailed environmental storytelling and character-specific campaigns that intertwine, revealing the complexities of factions and mega-corporations. While the narrative is engaging and supported by high production values, some players find the balance of difficulty in story mode frustrating, particularly for casual gamers, as certain characters struggle against tougher enemies. Overall, the story mode offers a rich single-player experience with unique animations and lore, though it lacks branching paths and can disrupt gameplay pacing.
- “Stages combine detailed environmental storytelling with a sense of constant motion, capturing the gritty energy of a city on the brink.”
- “Each character has a dedicated story campaign that fleshes out the world of New Libertis, introducing factions, motivations, and conspiracies centered around the rise of mega-corporations and the mysterious Babel Tower.”
- “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, 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.”
- “The story cutscenes break the pacing of the game.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning dieselpunk aesthetic, featuring unique character designs and cohesive art style that enhances immersion. Many reviewers highlight the impressive animations and attention to detail, which contribute to a visually appealing experience that stands out in the fighting game genre. However, some opinions vary, with a few players expressing dissatisfaction with the aesthetic, indicating that while the graphics are generally well-received, they may not appeal to everyone.
- “Each character embodies the dieselpunk aesthetic with exaggerated silhouettes, mechanical enhancements, or thematic quirks rooted in the lore of New Libertis.”
- “The art style is perfect for what the game is going for, very much reminding me of Malifaux and other steampunk properties, and the animations are a treat.”
- “It's aesthetically beautiful with clear love put into the details, and from a more competitive standpoint, it manages to find a reasonable balance of unique, broken, and balanced.”
- “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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
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The music in the game is characterized by energetic industrial rhythms and heavy percussion, effectively complementing the gameplay's chaotic and engaging nature. Reviewers praise the audio design as outstanding, noting that it enhances the overall presentation alongside the beautiful hand-drawn art and animations. Overall, the music is described as engrossing and a key element that elevates the game's experience.
- “The entire presentation is outstanding with the gorgeous hand-drawn art stealing the show, while still having great audio design and music.”
- “The music, graphics, and gameplay are all a tier.”
- “Engrossing music.”
- “The music leans into energetic industrial rhythms and heavy percussion, mirroring the weight and impact of each strike.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highlighted by its amazing art style and fantastic character designs, which contribute to a unique gameplay experience. While there are minor UI/UX issues at launch, the overall character presentation and mechanics, including effective crossplay, enhance the enjoyment of the game.
- “Amazing art style, fantastic character designs, and refreshing 2v2 mechanics.”
- “The character designs are cool, and the netcode is phenomenal even in the presence of four players.”
- “Great character designs, unique gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of its special attack commands, which often require complex and unrelated button combinations, reminiscent of the early Fatal Fury games. Additionally, the character Dieselmech adds a comedic element, contributing to the overall lighthearted tone.
- “The special attack commands are awful to execute; most of them require more than one button push, and sometimes they use unrelated buttons like X+B or A+Y after the directional code to perform regular special attacks, which is really funny and reminds me a lot of the early Fatal Fury installments and their complicated commands.”
- “Dieselmech is funny.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization stands out in a market where many fighting games prioritize profit and standardization, offering a refreshing alternative that embraces bold design choices.
- “In a time when fighting games strive towards optimization of profit and standardization, it is refreshing to see bold games like this one.”

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Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age is a fighting game.

Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age was released on December 3, 2024.

Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age was developed by Maximum Entertainment.

Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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