Software:Gang Beasts

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Short description: 2017 multiplayer beat 'em up party game
Gang Beasts
Gang Beasts Logo.png
The game's logo.
Developer(s)Boneloaf
Publisher(s)Double Fine Presents (2017–2020)
Boneloaf (2020–present)
Composer(s)
  • doseone
  • Bob Larder
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
ReleaseLinux, macOS, Windows, PlayStation 4
12 December 2017
Xbox One
27 March 2019
Nintendo Switch
12 October 2021
Genre(s)Beat 'em up, party
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gang Beasts is a beat 'em up party game developed and published by England indie studio Boneloaf. The title would originally be published by Double Fine Presents until May 2020 and self-published afterwards,[1] while it would later be published in physical form by Skybound Games.[2][3] The game released for Windows, macOS, Linux, and PlayStation 4 on the 12th of December 2017, following an early access period for the PC platforms that began in August 2014. It was also released on the Xbox One on the 27th of March 2019.[4][5] A version for Nintendo Switch was released on the 12th October 2021.[6]

Gameplay

In the game, players fight each other as floppy ragdolls in multiple melee fight sequences, and hazardous environments, set in the fictional metropolis of Beef City. At initial release, it contained eight multiplayer stages, and costume customization. The core gameplay involves using various physical abilities such as punching or kicking an opponent until they are knocked out, and then attempting to toss them over one of the stage hazards. Opponents that have been knocked down are not completely defenseless however, as they can fight back to be released.[7]


There are 21 different playable stages that you can choose from freely.

  • Alley
  • Billboard
  • Blimp
  • Buoy
  • Chutes
  • Containers
  • Elevators
  • Girders
  • Gondola
  • Grind
  • Incinerator
  • Lighthouse
  • Ring
  • Roof
  • Subway
  • Towers
  • Train
  • Trawler
  • Trucks
  • Vents
  • Wheel

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPS4: 68/100[8]
XONE: 67/100[9]
NS: 68/100[10]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid6/10[11]
PC Gamer (US)64/100[12]
Hardcore Gamer4/5[13]
Shacknews6/10[14]

In its freeware alpha state, as well as upon Steam Early Access release, the game was met with positive response from critics and fans.[15][16][17] Comments include Keith Stuart of The Guardian calling it "probably one of the silliest beat-'em-ups ever made,"[18] Jessica Conditt from Engadget calling it "a jolly good time",[19] and Steve Hansen from Destructoid highlighting how its weirdness plays out well.[20]

Outside of early access, Gang Beasts received mixed reviews from critics on both the PC and PlayStation 4 versions of the game. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 67/100 for the PlayStation 4 version based on 8 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[8]

The game was nominated for "Excellence in Multiplayer" at the 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards,[21][22] and for "Multiplayer" at the 14th British Academy Games Awards.[23][24]

References

  1. ↑ Phillips, Tom (1 June 2020). "Gang Beasts will be kept alive via new self-published updates". Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-01-gang-beasts-will-be-kept-alive-via-new-self-published-updates. 
  2. ↑ Rice, Greg (18 August 2014). "Double Fine Presents: Gang Beasts". http://www.doublefine.com/news/comments/double_fine_presents_gang_beasts/. 
  3. ↑ Gera, Emily (5 March 2019). "Party Brawler 'Gang Beasts' Coming to Physical Retail". https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/gang-beasts-physical-retail-skybound-boneloaf-1203155028/. 
  4. ↑ "Gang Beasts FAQ". http://gangbeasts.game/faq/. 
  5. ↑ Spafford, James (28 November 2017). "Hilarious multiplayer brawler Gang Beasts gets a confirmed PS4 release date". https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2017/11/28/hilarious-mulitplayer-brawler-gang-beasts-gets-a-confirmed-ps4-release-date/#sf174552940. 
  6. ↑ Brian (2021-10-06). "Gang Beasts Switch release delayed a few days" (in en). https://nintendoeverything.com/gang-beasts-switch-release-delayed-a-few-days/. 
  7. ↑ Smith, Graham (3 May 2016). "Gang Beasts Grapples With Online Multiplayer Beta". Gamer Network. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/05/03/gang-beasts-online-multiplayer/. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Gang Beasts for PlayStation 4 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gang-beasts/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  9. ↑ "Gang Beasts for Xbox One Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gang-beasts/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one. 
  10. ↑ "Gang Beasts for Nintendo Switch Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gang-beasts/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  11. ↑ Moyse, Chris (20 December 2017). "Review: Gang Beasts". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.destructoid.com/review-gang-beasts-478669.phtml. 
  12. ↑ Schilling, Chris (21 December 2017). "Gang Beasts review". PC Gamer (Future US). http://www.pcgamer.com/gang-beasts-review/. Retrieved 26 December 2017. 
  13. ↑ Robertson, Tyler (19 December 2017). "Review: Gang Beasts". https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2017/12/19/review-gang-beasts/283894/. 
  14. ↑ Mejia, Ozzie (18 December 2017). "Gang Beasts Review: Royal Fumble". Gamerhub Content Network. http://www.shacknews.com/article/102538/gang-beasts-review-royal-fumble. 
  15. ↑ Bramwell, Tom (10 September 2014). "Gang Beasts Early Access review". Gamer Network. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-09-09-gang-beasts-early-access-review. 
  16. ↑ Smith, Adam (4 April 2014). "Hands On: Gang Beasts". Gamer Network. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/04/04/gang-beasts-multiplayer-free-beat-em-up-physics/. 
  17. ↑ Labbe, Mark (31 August 2015). "PAX Prime 2015: Gang Beasts Hands-On Preview – Goofy Brawler". CraveOnline. http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/08/31/pax-prime-2015-gang-beasts-ps4-hands-on-preview-goofy-brawler/. 
  18. ↑ Stuart, Keith (21 July 2014). "Gang Beasts – probably the funniest fighting game ever made". The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/21/gang-beasts-funniest-fighting-game-ever-made. 
  19. ↑ Conditt, Jessica (19 August 2014). "Burn, crush your jelly pals in Gang Beasts from Double Fine". AOL Tech. https://www.engadget.com/2014/08/19/burn-crush-your-jelly-pals-in-gang-beasts-from-double-fine/. 
  20. ↑ Hansen, Steve (2 September 2014). "Gang Beasts out on Steam, fight your friends like a drunk on skates". Enthusiast Gaming. http://www.destructoid.com/gang-beasts-out-on-steam-fight-your-friends-like-a-drunk-on-skates-280404.phtml. 
  21. ↑ McNeill, Andrew (31 January 2018). "Here Are Your 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists!". https://gaming.sxsw.com/news/2018/2018-sxsw-gaming-awards-finalists/. 
  22. ↑ IGN Studios (17 March 2018). "2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Winners Revealed". http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/18/sxsw-gaming-awards-2018-winners-revealed. 
  23. ↑ deAlessandri, Marie (15 March 2018). "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at forefront of BAFTA Games Awards nominations". https://www.mcvuk.com/business/hellblade-senuas-sacrifice-at-forefront-of-bafta-games-awards-nominations. 
  24. ↑ Makedonski, Brett (12 April 2018). "BAFTA names What Remains of Edith Finch its best game of 2017". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.destructoid.com/bafta-names-what-remains-of-edith-finch-its-best-game-of-2017-498392.phtml. 

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