Pocket Bravery
- August 31, 2023
- Statera Studio
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Pocket Bravery" is a 2D pixel art action game where players control a small hero on a dangerous journey. With various weapons and skills, players must defeat enemies and bosses while exploring different areas. The game features permadeath, encouraging careful planning and quick reflexes in each run.
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Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and diverse cast of characters, each with their own fighting styles and mechanics, making it enjoyable for various playstyles.
- Beautiful pixel art and animations, along with a well-crafted story mode that adds depth to the gameplay experience.
- Accessible controls and a solid tutorial system make it easy for newcomers to learn fighting game mechanics while still offering depth for experienced players.
- The input reader and buffering system can be frustrating, leading to unresponsive controls and issues with executing combos, especially in online play.
- Some game modes, like Arcade mode, have been reported to be broken or unbalanced, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- There are several bugs and technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive menus, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story mode of the game is praised for its engaging narrative and visual novel-style presentation, making it accessible for newcomers while offering depth through character-specific arcade endings. However, some players criticize the execution, citing frustrating design choices and excessive cutscenes that detract from the fighting experience. Overall, the story is considered a standout feature, with many expressing a desire for more content in future updates.
“Great story mode told in a more subtle visual novel-esque style.”
“The game itself has potential to be amazing, it has great characters and ideas, a great story and cool combos.”
“I'm surprised how fleshed out the story mode is.”
“Got 80% through the main character's story just to get stuck fighting my shadow self (which you have to beat 8+ times to get past and your health doesn't come back unlike your shadow's self each round). Fun game to play with friends, but I would absolutely not recommend playing the story; it will have you wanting to break your controller!”
“The story mode is the most poorly designed I have ever seen in all fighting games.”
“Fun game, art style is not the greatest, the story mode is pretty bad; the actual fighting game is really fun though.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its accessibility and depth, making it suitable for newcomers while offering a high skill ceiling for experienced players. Character mechanics and combos are well-designed, contributing to a fun and engaging fighting experience, though some players find the pace slow and clunky. Overall, the game combines charming visuals with solid mechanics, creating a balanced homage to classic fighting games.
“Gameplay is easy to pick up and lets you play as small as you want to, while having a high skill ceiling.”
“The story mode teaches the mechanics to use in fights against real players, so it's great for newcomers too.”
“Amazing gameplay, very good pixel art, amazing animation, feature rich, made by people that love fighting games.”
“The gameplay is very grounded and not unnecessarily complicated.”
“An fresh air on the actual landscape of fighting games, this game balances between the homage to the titans of 90s and 00s fighting era and a solid gameplay and challenge.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautifully animated sprites and endearing art style, which evoke a nostalgic old-school feel. While some reviews note that the art style may not be the greatest, the overall visual presentation, including character artwork and sprite work, is considered impressive and enhances the fun gameplay experience. Additionally, the game's attention to detail and community engagement further contribute to its positive reception.
“Beautifully animated sprites, really endearing art style, awesome music, a plethora of modes and features that put most AAA offerings to shame.”
“Amazing old school style fighting game with splendid 2D graphics.”
“The story mode is good, the voice acting and sprite work are really incredible, and the arcade mode endings and character artwork are really nice.”
“Fun game, but the art style is not the greatest. The story mode is pretty bad, though the actual fighting game is really fun.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, complementing its beautifully animated sprites and endearing art style, while also enhancing the overall experience with a variety of modes and features that surpass many AAA titles.
“Beautifully animated sprites, really endearing art style, awesome music, a plethora of modes and features that put most AAA offerings to shame.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character designs and movesets are praised, the overall character development is hindered by slow and clunky gameplay mechanics, which detracts from the enjoyment of the experience.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers commend Statera Studio for creating a heartfelt and wholesome fighting game that reflects their dedication and passion throughout the development process. The emotional depth and care infused into the game resonate strongly with players, enhancing their overall experience.
“Biggest props to Statera Studio for making a wholesome fighting game from Brazil; they put a lot of effort and love into the game during development.”
