- August 10, 2022
- BrainDead Broccoli
Pulling No Punches
While the game’s themes and the narrative’s brash nature may offend some, I find the game a breath of fresh air. It combines a unique visual style with dynamic combat, amazing bosses, and plenty of reasons to keep playing, especially with a group of friends. If this is the first project from BrainDead Broccoli, I’m eager to see what their encore presentation might be.
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Pulling No Punches is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a comedy theme. It was developed by BrainDead Broccoli and was released on August 10, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
Pulling No Punches is a satirical game in the 2D beat'em up style with classic arcade influences and modern visuals. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.











- The game features a beautiful art style with detailed animations and a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups.
- Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a variety of characters and moves that provide replayability and a cathartic experience.
- The satirical content effectively captures the political climate and societal issues in Brazil, making it relatable and humorous for players.
- The game is relatively short, with some players finishing it in under two hours, which may leave some wanting more content.
- There are several bugs and issues with hitboxes and control customization, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The heavy political messaging and caricatured characters may not appeal to all players, leading to mixed feelings about its thematic approach.
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The game is widely praised for its sharp and sarcastic humor, particularly in its satirical take on current events and societal issues in Brazil, especially regarding the country's response to COVID-19. Players appreciate the clever jokes and cultural references, alongside beautifully animated visuals and engaging gameplay reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups. Overall, it is considered a hilarious experience, especially when played with friends.
“A super funny game to play with friends that makes fun of the stupidity of half a nation.”
“It is beautifully animated, exceedingly fun to play, and - especially if you lived in a country with as abysmal a response to COVID as Brazil had - funny as all hell.”
“A great game, filled with sarcastic humor and current affairs, the gameplay is fluid and resembles classic beat 'em ups, the art is lovely and well done, and the levels are full of details.”
Pulling No Punches Review (Switch)
While the game’s themes and the narrative’s brash nature may offend some, I find the game a breath of fresh air. It combines a unique visual style with dynamic combat, amazing bosses, and plenty of reasons to keep playing, especially with a group of friends. If this is the first project from BrainDead Broccoli, I’m eager to see what their encore presentation might be.
80%Pulling No Punches
70%While it absolutely punches a bit beyond its budget-priced class, and has a fresh feel, the very political leaning it has could be troublesome
68%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pulling No Punches is a hack and slash game with comedy theme.
Pulling No Punches is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.
Pulling No Punches was released on August 10, 2022.
Pulling No Punches was developed by BrainDead Broccoli.
Pulling No Punches has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.
Pulling No Punches is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
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