Broforce is a 2D platform shooter, reviving the legend of the classic side-scrollowych arcade'ówek and famous movie Heartwood 80s and 90s. For the creation of the game corresponds South African studio Free Life and Devolver Digital, publishers like the original independent production - Hotline Miami. The game takes place in turn in the most popular action heroes of the late twentieth century: John Rambo, Walker: Texas Ranger, known for Die Hard John McClane'a or B.A. Barracusa Fellowship of the "A" series. Due to their licensing names enriched member "bro" who led as Rambro, Brobocop or Bronan in such original connections. Game mechanics are simple to the limit: traverse another platform, free prisoners and encounter villains and eliminate - from time to time - slightly more challenging mega-bosses. There we have a main weapon and grenades (which varies depending on the controlled power character). Another checkpoints are to pull the mast American flag, and after a successful action - leave it on fire and ashes - we fly aboard a military helicopter.
Among his inspirations, game writers cite the classic shooters we grew up with (Contra, Metal Slug) and contemporary achievements of artists like Derek Yu (Spelunky) and Vlambeer Circuit (Infinite Swat Super Crate Box). In addition to the concept of the game, an obvious reference to the classics is also the same frame - pixelated graphics reminiscent of the classic productions, known for its popular ośmiobitowców. It is worth noting, however, that the game environment is completely destructible, so using a grenade we can e.g. B., paved the way for hard-to-reach places. In line with the new trends, as well as full support for multiplayer. Broforce allows you to play in local co-opa and the Internet - where in addition to cooperation provided the opportunity to compete in deathmatch mode. Complete Stamina Editor, which allows you to develop your own levels using the same tools used by the game's authors.
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2
RAM: 8 GB
OS: Windows Vista
GPU: OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS or ATI Radeon HD 2350)
HDD: 150 MB
Broforce is not surprising in terms of gameplay, but it does not have to be, because what it offers works perfectly well. It's a simple and dynamic two-dimensional shooter full of explosions and bullets flying across the screen, in which standing for more than a few seconds usually ends in death.
At higher difficulty levels, we will go through each board several times, waiting for the right combination of heroes, but the large number of checkpoints and the well-chosen length of individual stages mean that the game does not become frustrating at any time.
The atmosphere built by nice, very detailed pixelart graphics and soundtrack plays a very important role, the best element of which is a voiceover shouting orders with a low, growling voice, reminiscent of cinematic tough guys. Guitar solos accompanying the mission finale and funny animations of enemies are a great complement to the atmosphere, making Broforce a pleasant adventure.
Noteworthy is the possibility of cooperation with up to three players locally and online - playing alone is a lot of fun, but the possibility of spreading democracy with friends additionally enhances the satisfaction with the game.
Free Lives Games released a title that seems to be the fruit of Metal Slug's romance with the best action movies. Cutting your way through a thicket of opponents, interspersed with often demanding boss fights and jokes from classics such as Terminator or Indiana Jones, gives enormous satisfaction.
