Veteran Combat

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Veteran Combat is a single player and multiplayer casual fighting game. It was developed by CyberphobX and was released on February 16, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Veteran Combat is a 2D side-scrolling (arcade) fighting game for PC.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Unique live-action style and retro aesthetics evoke nostalgia and provide a distinct visual identity.
Simple and silly gameplay offers casual and comedic fun, making it enjoyable for short play sessions and local multiplayer on a single keyboard.
Character designs and humorous elements contribute to a quirky atmosphere that some players find entertaining.

Lack of controller support and poor, non-remappable keyboard controls severely limit playability.
Technical issues such as no fullscreen mode, game crashes, and problematic keybinding reduce overall user experience.
Combat mechanics are basic and broken with poor hit detection, easy AI, and limited moves, resulting in low replay value and lack of depth.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's live-action style and cohesive sprite animations create a nostalgic and atmospheric visual experience. While the art style is interesting and ambitious, it may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking a more polished fighting game. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and relaxing vibe.
- “The live action style aesthetics of the game brought me to my childhood.”
- “While the art style and the work on the sprites and animation shows some ambition and cohesion.”
- “This game is simply fun :) it has its atmosphere with the graphics and moves, and if you want to relax then you can kick some ** in no time.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay features an interesting mechanic involving a god mode activated after a 6-hit combo, providing a fun and engaging experience. However, frequent crashes upon launching gameplay significantly hinder playability.
- “It's not hard, it has an interesting mechanic involving a god mode activated after performing a 6-hit combo, but overall, it's just pure dumb fun.”
- “Part of the reason it's hard to tell is the game crashes when launching into the actual gameplay, making it unplayable.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its silly, lighthearted, and playful tone, featuring funny remarks, gestures, and amusing character backgrounds. It offers simple, dumb fun that many players find hilariously entertaining.
- “I love the funny remarks and gestures; the game's simplicity and silliness.”
- “The manual is great, it includes all the special moves and some funny background info of the characters.”
- “If you're looking for silly, dumb fun that is more hilarious than anything else, then you've come to the right place.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is uniquely defined by its engaging dialogue, distinctive graphics, and dynamic moves, creating a fun and lively experience. It strikes a balance between relaxation and action, allowing players to unwind while enjoying exciting gameplay.
- “The atmosphere and dialogue give the game a unique personality.”
- “This game is simply fun :) It has its atmosphere with the graphics and moves, and if you want to relax then you can kick some butt in no time.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is made more tedious by the cumbersome process of remapping controls, particularly when adjustments require navigating through the second player's keyboard settings.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is well-executed and suits the game's atmosphere effectively.