PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist
- December 10, 2015
- Outerminds Inc.
- 4h median play time
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
Get on Steam"PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist" is a 2D platformer game where you join popular YouTubers on an epic quest. Collect brocoins to unlock characters, attacks, and defenses, and enjoy real voice acting by the YouTubers. Fight epic bosses, beat difficulty levels, and challenge friends in the survival arena, with chiptune music by RUSHJET1. This game offers fun for both fans and newcomers of PewDiePie.
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Reviews
- The game features great pixel art and a catchy soundtrack, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to listen to.
- It offers a fun and challenging platforming experience with multiple difficulty levels, providing replayability.
- Fans of PewDiePie and other YouTubers will appreciate the numerous references and cameos throughout the game.
- The voice acting is often criticized as being poor and awkward, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about its value.
- Some players have reported issues with controls feeling slippery or unresponsive, making platforming frustrating at times.
- story117 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of "Pewdiepie: Legend of the Brofist" is characterized as a whimsical and absurd adventure filled with inside jokes and references primarily appealing to Pewdiepie fans, often described as nonsensical and simplistic. While some players find charm in its silliness and humor, others criticize it for being poorly executed, with mediocre voice acting and a lack of depth. Overall, the narrative serves as a lighthearted backdrop to the gameplay, which many agree is more enjoyable than the story itself.
“An amazing 8-bit classical feel brought to my eyes while telling a simple but wackily creative story.”
“The bosses are challenging but not frustrating, and the storyline is engaging and full of twists and turns.”
“Funny story with some amazing twists, like a subway to the north pole.”
“The story is incredibly basic, but for the most part, you don't need to know it to enjoy the game.”
“However, the nonsensical story, the immature and ridiculous attempts at humor, the mediocre voice acting, and the horrendous dialogue are all major flaws within the game.”
“For people who don’t care about PewDiePie, the plot will feel like a series of terrible inside jokes accompanied by amateur voice acting.”
- gameplay107 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist" is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its fun and accessible platforming mechanics, charming pixel art, and catchy soundtrack, while others criticize it for being shallow, repetitive, and lacking originality. Although it offers a variety of levels and challenges, many reviewers note that it feels like a collection of borrowed ideas from other platformers, resulting in a gameplay experience that may appeal primarily to dedicated fans of PewDiePie rather than a broader audience. Overall, while some aspects of the gameplay are engaging, it often falls short of standing out in a crowded genre.
“Gameplay - 8/10 - simple controls, quite easy to get the hang of, but quite engaging nonetheless.”
“They really don't make them like this anymore and you can honestly tell, the gameplay is addictive, the musical composition is timeless, and the sprite work is just pure eye candy; it all comes together to form a movie-like experience.”
“Greatly varied level design, tons of different enemies, an awesome soundtrack, and extremely fun gameplay.”
“The gameplay consists of mindless button-mashing and repetitive level design, with little in the way of challenge or variety to keep players engaged.”
“Shallow gameplay, predatory monetization, and a lack of originality make it a forgettable experience that is unlikely to hold the interest of anyone beyond the most devoted PewDiePie fans.”
“The gameplay is a cheap and poorly designed platformer that doesn't deserve to be on the Steam store.”
- humor100 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in "Pewdiepie: Legend of the Brofist" is largely polarizing, appealing primarily to die-hard fans of Pewdiepie and his associated YouTube culture, with many references and inside jokes that may alienate casual players. While some players find the absurdity and nostalgia of the humor entertaining, others criticize it as forced or cringeworthy, leading to a mixed reception overall. The game's comedic elements, including quirky voice acting and meme references, contribute to its charm for fans, but may not resonate with a broader audience.
“Being a subscriber to PewDiePie, Jacksepticeye, Markiplier, Cinnamon Toast Ken, and more for many years, I can say this game shows their personalities and humor in an authentic yet creative way.”
“PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist had me laughing so hard, I almost spilled my brofist energy drink!”
“This game features funny references to his past and modern videos such as Shannon from his Stranded Deep series, Jennifer from The Forest, and Duck, which is a signature character of PewDiePie.”
“The story is awful and incredibly unfunny.”
“Difficult in all of the wrong ways, and has so many in-jokes and references that only massive PewDiePie fans will get, which makes the game's humor unfunny to most other people.”
- graphics71 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their charming and detailed pixel art style, with many reviewers praising the vibrant colors and retro aesthetic that enhance the overall experience. While some comments noted minor inconsistencies, the majority highlighted the visuals as a standout feature, contributing to the game's fun and nostalgic atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are considered a significant strength, appealing to fans of classic platformers.
“Visuals - 10/10 - the incredibly detailed pixel art is consistently incredible, making the backgrounds, foreground elements, and enemies all a delight to see.”
“The graphics are colorful and vibrant, and the soundtrack complements the game well.”
“The pixel graphics look great on this one.”
“It sucks, graphic-wise the old-school style and difficulty is great but the story is minimalistic, and could also be longer, and online co-op would be nice too.”
“I hate to say it but it's not really special, it's just a pixel graphics platformer game with PewDiePie's name on it, and a couple of PewDiePie references here and there.”
“The graphics are fine, nothing awful, nothing stellar; the music is okay, with only one or two really good tracks.”
- music66 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy, retro-inspired chiptune style that complements the gameplay beautifully. While some tracks are highlighted as standout "bangers," others are noted as decent but not exceptional, contributing to an overall positive reception of the soundtrack. The combination of vibrant graphics and engaging music creates an enjoyable and nostalgic experience for players.
“The soundtrack of this game is actually very well done with the amazing 8-bit style music that fits this game perfectly.”
“Absolutely bangin' soundtrack.”
“The music is amazing.”
“The only thing I did not like was that when you start the game you get blasted with loud music, like 90% in every game you play.”
“The writing's uninspired, as is the concept and gameplay; the soundtrack is kinda subpar and Felix is not exactly a good voice actor.”
“It's a loveless level design; the music is bad.”
- replayability17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through various characters, abilities, and difficulty levels, appealing particularly to fans of PewDiePie and other YouTubers featured in the game. While some players find the game short, the inclusion of challenging modes and collectibles enhances its replay value, making it enjoyable for completionists. However, not all players feel compelled to replay it, especially those who are not fans of the YouTube culture it embodies.
“I would recommend it to anyone who wants 4 hours of fun - the game has high replayability though, and the hard and bro modes are truly challenging.”
“The game has a lot of replayability with a wide range of characters, powers, and levels which you can play through on different difficulties.”
“It's a well-written, nicely designed platformer with tons of unlockables and different characters for replayability; I was more than happy to buy this game again on Steam.”
“While it has great gameplay and a great storyline, it is short and has almost no replay value.”
“There's multiple characters, abilities, and difficulty levels, so theoretically it's got a lot of replayability, but again, this type of game just isn't my thing so the most replaying I'm gonna do is to grab some easy achievements.”
“It's quite short, but at least it has some replay value and patches to collect for all your completionist needs.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's monetization strategy has been criticized for its heavy reliance on in-app purchases and microtransactions, which many players find exploitative and detrimental to the overall experience. In contrast, some users appreciate games that do not include microtransactions, allowing for a more straightforward purchase without ongoing costs. Overall, the monetization approach has significantly impacted player enjoyment and perception of the game.
“Also important to mention that there are no microtransactions embedded, meaning that once you paid for it, the developers won't try to rob you of more money.”
“Adding to the disappointment is the game's reliance on in-app purchases and microtransactions.”
“This predatory monetization scheme feels exploitative and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“Shallow gameplay, predatory monetization, and a lack of originality make it a forgettable experience that is unlikely to hold the interest of anyone beyond the most devoted fans.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often comparing it to painful experiences. Achieving 100% completion is particularly challenging, with slow motion moments after being hit adding to the difficulty. Overall, the gameplay is criticized for its lack of enjoyment and repetitive nature.
“Warning: very hard and incredibly grindy if you want to 100% it.”
“The gameplay is utterly tedious, bordering on being as much fun as pulling teeth through the nasal cavity.”
“Although there was trouble with this, it was appreciated that each level of difficulty was appropriately tedious.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the character designs and animations as impressive, others feel that the depth of character development falls short of expectations. Overall, the visual and auditory elements are well-received, but the narrative growth of characters may not satisfy all players.
“The character designs translate well to the pixel style, the environments are colorful and look pretty decent, and I have to give props to the animation because it's definitely top-notch.”
“Overall, the levels are great, the character design is amazing, and the music is awesome.”
“The game features some really good character development.”
“Lacks the character development which I was expecting.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the game, noting smooth gameplay and logical controls. However, some players have experienced freezing issues specifically triggered by Steam notifications, which can disrupt the experience.
“The game literally freezes every time I get a Steam notification.”
“About the freezes, I never experienced anything like that at all.”
“Gameplay is really easy and smooth without any bugs or glitches.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is described as a heartwarming platformer that evokes strong emotions, though some players express a desire to move on after completing it, indicating a mix of satisfaction and emotional fatigue.
“Heartwarming platformer.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users find it unoptimized and unnecessary, others appreciate its fun and comedic elements, suggesting it offers good value for its price-to-performance ratio.
“It’s simply an unoptimized, pointless addition to the game.”
“This game is very fun and has a lot of comedy in it; it should be a top seller for its price to performance.”
