Gang Beasts

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Gang Beasts
Studio Boneloaf
Publisher Double fine presents
Erstveröffent-
lichung		 worldDecember 12, 2017 March 27, 2019 (Xbox One)
world
platform Windows , macOS , Linux , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One
Game engine Unity
genre Beat 'em up , party
Game mode Single player , multiplayer
control Mouse and keyboard , gamepad
medium Download , disk
language Multilingual
Age rating
USK released from 12
PEGI recommended for ages 7 and up

Gang Beasts is a multiplayer , beat 'em up party game developed by British indie studio Boneloaf and published by Double Fine Presents. An early access program was started in August 2014 for the PC platforms. The game was officially released on December 12, 2017 for Windows , macOS , Linux and PlayStation 4 . It was also released for Xbox One on March 27, 2019 .

Gameplay

Gang Beasts is a multiplayer beat 'em up party game set in the fictional metropolis of Beef City. There gelatinous characters compete against each other. The core gameplay is to use various physical skills to punch or kick opponents until one of the opponents is knocked down. The opponent who has been knocked down is not completely defenseless: he can defend himself.

reception

Even in its freeware alpha status and when it was released in Steam Early Access, the game met with a positive response from critics and fans.

Following the Early Access program, Gang Beasts received mixed reviews from critics for PC and PlayStation 4. At Metacritic , the PlayStation 4 version of the game was given a score of 67/100, based on eight reviews.

The game was nominated for "Excellence in Multiplayer" at the 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards , and for "Multiplayer" at the 14th British Academy Games Awards .

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Greg Rice: Double Fine Presents: Gang Beasts . August 18, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ Gang Beasts FAQ . Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. ↑ James Spafford: Hilarious multiplayer brawler Gang Beasts gets a confirmed PS4 release date . November 28, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  4. ↑ Graham Smith, Gang Beasts Grapples With Online Multiplayer Beta . Gamer Network. May 3, 2016. Accessed March 1, 2017.
  5. ↑ Tom Bramwell: Gang Beasts Early Access review . Gamer Network. September 10, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  6. ↑ Adam Smith: Hands On: Gang Beasts . Gamer Network. April 4, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  7. ↑ Mark Labbe: PAX Prime 2015: Gang Beasts Hands-On Preview - Goofy Brawler . CraveOnline . August 31, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  8. ↑ Keith Stuart: Gang Beasts - probably the funniest fighting game ever made . In: The Guardian , Guardian News and Media , July 21, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2016. 
  9. ↑ Jessica Conditt: Burn, crush your jelly pals in Gang Beasts from Double Fine . AOL Tech . August 19, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  10. ↑ Steve Hansen: Gang Beasts out on Steam, fight your friends like a drunk on skates . Enthusiast gaming. September 2, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  11. ↑ Gang Beasts for PlayStation 4 Reviews . CBS Interactive . Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  12. ↑ Andrew McNeill: Here Are Your 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists! . January 31, 2018. Accessed February 1, 2018.
  13. ↑ IGN Studios: 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Winners Revealed . March 17, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  14. ↑ Marie deAlessandri: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at forefront of BAFTA Games Awards nominations . March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  15. ↑ Brett Makedonski: BAFTA names What Remains of Edith Finch its best game of 2017 . Enthusiast gaming. April 12, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018.