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Brief Battles
Released On: Feb 21, 2020
63
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Mixed or Average
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
63
20% Positive
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1 Review
80% Mixed
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4 Reviews
0% Negative
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While it does have some issues with multiplayer customization, Brief Battles is a fun time for the solo player and party animal. It’s a solid title that’s as comfortable as a pair of fitting underwear.
Brief Battles is a raucous little game that provides another option for Switch players looking for some decent four player, local multiplayer party times. It's easy to pick up and - owing to that clever mix of pant-powers, environmental obstacles and unique style of traversal - has a level of depth that introduces a pleasing amount of tactics for dedicated players. It's also priced really reasonably so is well worth taking a punt on if you're regularly inundated with friends wanting to get some couch co-op action on the go.
Brief Battles has some interesting ideas that could have made for a solid platform fighter, but this one needed way more ironing out. Despite a few good times to be had, the game ultimately doesn’t come close to meeting the bar set by other great indie platform fighters. It definitely has its moments, like the rush of satisfaction that follows landing a ground pound from way high up, but your time is better spent with same-genre titles like TowerFall, Duck Game, and Retimed. Promised free updates may redeem this title down the line with better modes and more carefully crafted arenas, but for now, clunky menus and long load times make an obstacle out of even setting up Brief Battles, and excessive stage hazards, wonky controls, and trite objectives mean that the prize for navigating those menus isn’t worth it.
I wish Brief Battles was more fleshed out because it has a lot of potential and its core gameplay is surprisingly fun.
Brief Battles has heart, but loose movement mechanics, and no online play or bot functionality make it too difficult to get the most out of this underwear affair. At £12.49, it’s not all that cheap for an eShop game, either.
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Summary A party game with a “cheeky” twist. Start battles with nothing but your buns to slam and squish those in your sights. Scramble to grab super-powered undies to embrace the power of the butt and gain an underwear-fueled edge over your friends as you strive to prove who has the mightiest buns.
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Feb 21, 2020
Developer:
- Juicy Cupcake
Publisher: Juicy Cupcake
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