Fallen City Brawl

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Fallen City Brawl is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Fallen City Studio and was released on August 12, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Fallen City Brawl is a pixel art beat ’em up where four unlikely allies, alongside a fierce wolf, battle to reclaim control of a crime-ridden city. Combining intense side-scrolling action with deep combat mechanics, players face relentless enemies using combos, counters, and special moves. Loyalty and past secrets unfold as they fight toward a final, high-stakes showdown.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

music10 positive mentions

The game features beautiful KOF/MUGEN style sprites and a satisfying combat system that blends classic arcade mechanics with modern twists.
The art style and music are praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, making it a fun and engaging experience.
The scoring and ranking system adds great replay value, encouraging players to improve their skills and compete on online leaderboards.

The game suffers from janky mechanics, including inconsistent hitboxes and a lack of polish in animations, which can detract from the overall experience.
Boss fights are considered underwhelming and lack variety, often falling to the same strategies as regular enemies, leading to a lack of challenge.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and content, making it less appealing for those seeking a longer playtime.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, praised for its satisfying combat and innovative scoring mechanics that encourage combo chaining, but criticized for awkward hit detection and poorly designed enemy attacks that undermine the experience. While the mechanics show promise and creativity, issues with balancing and presentation detract from the overall enjoyment, leaving it feeling janky and inconsistent. Despite these flaws, the game has the potential to become a classic with further updates and refinements.
- “Absolutely phenomenal game, one of the greatest beat 'em ups of all time -- beautiful KOF/Mugen style sprites, satisfying combat, and a great blend of classic old school arcade style brawler mechanics with some modern twists.”
- “The hit mechanic is satisfying and has weight.”
- “The mechanics in this game tie together pretty well, with the incentive to keep your combo going for score and all the attacks complementing that goal, and even the super mode adding multipliers.”
- “Enemies have either nonexistent tells, hitboxes that appear before it looks like their attack started due to limited animation, or wind up from far away which makes the counter mechanic extremely awkward to use. This is exacerbated by how picking up weapons supersedes the counter due to input overlap, leading to you getting hit by an attack you actually had the foresight to counter (and that's when their attacks don't just reach further than the sprites do).”
- “This game feels like it had all of its dev time put into designing the mechanics and little put into the presentation, balancing, or actual game feel.”
- “The bad: incredibly jank, royally messed up gameplay that gets basic beat 'em up mechanics backwards. The hitboxes and hurtboxes are all kinds of nonsense even by golden arcade era standards.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality and late 80s urban synth inspiration, enhancing the overall experience. Many players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's art style and combat mechanics, contributing to its nostalgic homage to classic beat 'em ups. However, a few reviews express mixed feelings, with some finding the music underwhelming compared to the game's other elements.
- “The music is good overall and really adds to the atmosphere.”
- “Characters are fun to play, combat is crunchy and satisfying, sounds and music is on point.”
- “The soundtrack has that late 80's inspired urban style synth.”
- “Hit-box is terrible, controls are not responsive and feel stiff, every character feels the same, music is meh... hard pass, not even if it was on sale.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their charming retro aesthetic, reminiscent of mid-90s PC gaming, with a unique art style and engaging visual effects. While some players appreciate the nostalgic appeal, others note that it may not meet the expectations for cleaner pixel art or hand-drawn visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and immersive experience.
- “The game is very nice, old playability with modern retro graphics.”
- “The art style is interesting and the visual effects are cool!”
- “I liked the music, and the art style is what really drew me in.”
- “I wrote this game off because of the visuals until I saw people praising the mechanical design (both of which happened to be in this game's special thanks).”
- “Charming aesthetic if you fancy a trip back to mid-90s PC gaming with MS-DOS games; you know what I'm talking about!”
- “Obviously, if you're looking for a cleaner pixel art style or hand-drawn graphics, this isn't the place.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its scoring and ranking system, which encourages repeated play. The multiple stages and options for solo or co-op play further enhance its value, especially for a game priced under $20.
- “However, the scoring and ranking system gives it great replay value.”
- “For a game under $20, you've got great replay value and multiple stages that provide for solo or co-op play.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized for the Steam Deck, offering excellent performance and the convenience of being able to pause and resume gameplay, making it an ideal choice for portable play.
- “The Steam Deck performance was great, and the ability to quit and come back to an existing run makes this game a good one to play on the go.”
- “The optimization in this game allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the settings, allowing players to customize their experience for optimal performance.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Fallen City Brawl is engaging and encourages players to return, featuring compelling characters and a narrative that unfolds as they compete.
- “The story in Fallen City Brawl is captivating, allowing players to engage with the characters and return to the game for a deeper experience.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, making every brawl feel like a part of a larger, compelling story.”
- “Each character has a unique backstory that adds depth to the gameplay, making you want to explore their journeys further.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real emotional impact.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, allowing for extended play sessions without issues, as users report smooth performance throughout their gameplay.
- “The game runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “I played on Steam Deck for two nights in a row before bed and just beat the whole game in one sitting.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by a strong musical score that users find enjoyable and impactful, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The music is good overall and really adds to the atmosphere.”