Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl

About

"Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl" is a retro-style beat 'em up game featuring iconic characters from the View Askewniverse. Players can choose to play as Jay, Silent Bob, or other characters from the movies as they fight through hordes of enemies in a mall setting. The game offers local co-op play, faithfully recreating the look and feel of classic arcade games.

Genres & Tags

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
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl screenshot

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

music6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features detailed 8-bit graphics and a decent variety of bosses, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic NES beat 'em ups.
Fans of Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse will appreciate the humor and references throughout the game, making it enjoyable for those familiar with the films.
The co-op mode adds a fun element to the gameplay, allowing players to strategize and switch between characters for a more engaging experience.

The gameplay is clunky and simplistic, with limited moves and repetitive combat that can become tedious over time.
The game is considered overly difficult, with long stages and a lack of difficulty options, leading to frustration for many players.
Technical issues such as unresponsive controls, lack of customization, and poor performance on PC detract from the overall experience.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users praising its decent quality and nostalgic chiptune soundtrack reminiscent of classic titles like TMNT, Mega Man, and Double Dragon. Players find the music enhances the overall experience, contributing to the fun and engaging atmosphere of the beat 'em-up gameplay.
- “Awesome retro soundtrack reminds me of TMNT 1, Mega Man, and Double Dragon.”
- “We were also surprised by the great soundtrack.”
- “Classic chiptune soundtrack to clobber enemies to.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making battles less engaging.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- “While the chiptune style is nostalgic, it quickly becomes grating and uninspired.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics in the game are characterized by detailed 8-bit retro pixel art that evokes nostalgia, though they are considered clumsy and outdated compared to contemporary standards. While the visuals are fitting for the style and contribute to the overall charm, there are no options for resolution adjustments or customization, leaving players with a fixed low-quality experience.
- “Mall Brawl is a solid, if not quite spectacular, Double Dragon clone, with detailed 8-bit graphics, a decent variety of bosses and opponents, and nine levels of outrageous punches.”
- “Pros: nostalgia, references, the graphics are good for the style.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its trademark potty humor, particularly evident in the mall brawl scene, while the character Adoughbo adds to the comedic elements. Overall, players find the game to be funny, complemented by decent music.
- “Mall Brawl features the duo's trademark potty humor.”
- “Adoughbo is funny, and the music is decent.”
- “Funny.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by simplistic arcade brawling reminiscent of Battletoads, but lacks the impactful execution and sound effects. Players will find it relatively easy once they grasp the mechanics, making it essential to read the manual for a better experience.
- “Take away Jay and Silent Bob, and you have a game trying to emulate the play style of Battletoads, minus the oomph of the gameplay and sound effects.”
- “Gameplay, like all of these kinds of games, involves very simplistic arcade brawling with a limited number of moves.”
- “It's not that hard once you understand the mechanics (if you play it, be sure to read the manual).”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story includes a mission segment featuring a boss rush, although it is not a standalone playable mode.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”