Square Brawl

About

"Square Brawl" is a local multiplayer party game where players control blocky characters in fast-paced battles. The goal is to knock opponents off the stage in various arenas using a variety of attacks and power-ups. With simple controls and chaotic action, it's a great choice for quick, friendly competition.

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
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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Fun local multiplayer experience that is easy to pick up and play with friends.
Variety of unique weapons and combinations that can lead to satisfying gameplay.
Simple yet enjoyable graphics and gameplay that provide a good time-wasting option.

Lacks online multiplayer, limiting play to local sessions only.
Gameplay can become dull and repetitive due to limited content and lack of weapon synergy.
Controls and UI are clunky, making it difficult to navigate and play effectively.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, bite-sized 2D arena shooter mechanics that remain engaging and fun, reminiscent of titles like Super Smash Bros. Players appreciate the enjoyable mechanics, diverse weapons, and vibrant design, although the lack of online multiplayer is a notable drawback for those without local friends. Overall, the game offers a solid experience with minor glitches that do not significantly detract from the fun.
- “Bite-size 2D arena shooter gameplay and way more fun than you'd expect.”
- “Great game, fast-paced gameplay and great design make this an awesome experience.”
- “This is an excellent party or singleplayer game that is similar to Super Smash Bros in terms of gameplay style (fast-paced platformer arena game against others locally or against AI).”
- “Great little game, very easy to pick up on mechanics, but the only glitch entails replaying after a match where everyone spawns 4 times at once.”
- “It has frozen on me twice over 0.7 hours of gameplay, but it was fine after pausing/unpausing, so it was just annoying.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a simple yet appealing art style that enhances the overall experience, despite being minimalistic. Players appreciate the vibrant and unique aesthetic, which complements the fast-paced gameplay and local multiplayer features. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's enjoyment.
- “Love the simplicity of the graphics, the fast pace, the amount of weapons, and maps, and the ability to play local multiplayer.”
- “Gameplay, graphics, and music are enjoyable and guns are fun to use!”
- “Unlike Nidhogg, however, Square Brawl takes advantage of its art style, and somehow makes it look beautiful.”
- “First off, like Nidhogg, Square Brawl (SB) has graphics that are very... square.”
- “Fun local co-op/party game, don't let the simple graphics put you off.”
- “Wow, better graphics, 4 new weapons and bots that actually work!.....and nothing else.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its epic quality and enjoyable soundtracks, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some users note that the soundtracks can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay, making it a standout feature despite the lack of online multiplayer options.
- “Overall, 10/10 for good gameplay, an epic soundtrack, and fun weapons.”
- “Gameplay, graphics, and music are enjoyable, and the guns are fun to use!”
- “The soundtrack is brilliant too.”
- “The negative point is that the soundtracks are too repetitive.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has notable optimization issues that detract from the overall experience, although it remains enjoyable despite these shortcomings.
- “Other than the optimization issues, it is a really enjoyable game.”
- “The game runs smoothly after the latest optimization updates.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the gameplay experience.”
- “However, it needs to be better optimized.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, particularly in local multiplayer settings where players consistently find themselves laughing, often due to elements like randomly generated funny names that enhance the comedic experience.
- “Great for local multiplayer; everyone is constantly laughing.”
- “Or something similar, like randomly generated funny names.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game has minor bugs, but none are game-breaking, indicating a generally stable experience.
- “The game has a few bugs, but nothing game-breaking.”
- “I encountered several glitches that affected my gameplay experience.”
- “There are frequent crashes that make it hard to enjoy the game.”