Gang Beasts Explained

Gang Beasts
Developer:Boneloaf
Publisher:Double Fine Presents (2017–2020)
Boneloaf (2020–present)
Engine:Unity
Released:Linux, macOS, Windows, PlayStation 4
12 December 2017
Xbox One
27 March 2019
Nintendo Switch
12 October 2021
Genre:Beat 'em up, party
Modes:Single-player, multiplayer

Gang Beasts is a beat 'em up party game developed and published by English 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 12 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 27 March 2019.[4] [5] A version for Nintendo Switch was released on 12 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.

Reception

In its freeware alpha state, as well as upon Steam Early Access release, the game was met with positive response from critics and fans.[8] [9] [10] Comments include Keith Stuart of The Guardian calling it "probably one of the silliest beat-'em-ups ever made,"[11] Jessica Conditt from Engadget calling it "a jolly good time",[12] and Steve Hansen from Destructoid highlighting how its weirdness plays out well.[13]

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".[14]

The game was nominated for "Excellence in Multiplayer" at the 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards,[15] [16] and for "Multiplayer" at the 14th British Academy Games Awards.[17] [18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gang Beasts will be kept alive via new self-published updates . Tom . Phillips . 1 June 2020 . 1 June 2020 . .
  2. Web site: Double Fine Presents: Gang Beasts. Rice. Greg. 18 August 2014. Double Fine Productions. 27 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160113231907/http://www.doublefine.com/news/comments/double_fine_presents_gang_beasts. 13 January 2016. dead.
  3. Web site: Gera . Emily . Party Brawler 'Gang Beasts' Coming to Physical Retail . Variety . 5 March 2019 . 16 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190306132247/https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/gang-beasts-physical-retail-skybound-boneloaf-1203155028/ . 6 March 2019 . live .
  4. Web site: Gang Beasts FAQ. Gang Beasts. 23 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161224233126/http://gangbeasts.game/faq/. 24 December 2016. live.
  5. Web site: Hilarious multiplayer brawler Gang Beasts gets a confirmed PS4 release date. Spafford. James. 28 November 2017. PlayStation Blog Europe. 28 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201050216/https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2017/11/28/hilarious-mulitplayer-brawler-gang-beasts-gets-a-confirmed-ps4-release-date/#sf174552940. 1 December 2017. live.
  6. Web site: Brian . 2021-10-06 . Gang Beasts Switch release delayed a few days . 2023-06-28 . Nintendo Everything . en.
  7. News: Gang Beasts Grapples With Online Multiplayer Beta. Smith. Graham. 3 May 2016. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Gamer Network. 1 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170301184656/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/05/03/gang-beasts-online-multiplayer/. 1 March 2017. live.
  8. Web site: Gang Beasts Early Access review. Bramwell. Tom. 10 September 2014. Eurogamer. Gamer Network. 8 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20151226214749/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-09-09-gang-beasts-early-access-review. 26 December 2015. live.
  9. News: Hands On: Gang Beasts. Smith. Adam. 4 April 2014. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Gamer Network. 8 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160126044019/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/04/04/gang-beasts-multiplayer-free-beat-em-up-physics/. 26 January 2016. live.
  10. Web site: PAX Prime 2015: Gang Beasts Hands-On Preview – Goofy Brawler. Labbe. Mark. 31 August 2015. PlayStation LifeStyle. CraveOnline. 8 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20151229195241/http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/08/31/pax-prime-2015-gang-beasts-ps4-hands-on-preview-goofy-brawler/. 29 December 2015. live.
  11. News: Gang Beasts – probably the funniest fighting game ever made. Stuart. Keith. 21 July 2014. The Guardian. 8 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160126065739/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/21/gang-beasts-funniest-fighting-game-ever-made. 26 January 2016. live.
  12. Web site: Burn, crush your jelly pals in Gang Beasts from Double Fine. Conditt. Jessica. 19 August 2014. Engadget. AOL Tech. 8 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160125055945/http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/19/burn-crush-your-jelly-pals-in-gang-beasts-from-double-fine/. 25 January 2016. live.
  13. Web site: Gang Beasts out on Steam, fight your friends like a drunk on skates. Hansen. Steve. 2 September 2014. Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. 8 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160203124601/http://www.destructoid.com/gang-beasts-out-on-steam-fight-your-friends-like-a-drunk-on-skates-280404.phtml. 3 February 2016. live.
  14. Web site: Gang Beasts for PlayStation 4 Reviews. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. 26 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171210202314/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/gang-beasts. 10 December 2017. live.
  15. Web site: Here Are Your 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists!. McNeill. Andrew. 31 January 2018. SXSW. 1 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180201080759/https://gaming.sxsw.com/news/2018/2018-sxsw-gaming-awards-finalists/. 1 February 2018. live.
  16. Web site: 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Winners Revealed. IGN Studios. 17 March 2018. IGN. 18 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180318113052/http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/18/sxsw-gaming-awards-2018-winners-revealed. 18 March 2018. live.
  17. Web site: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at forefront of BAFTA Games Awards nominations. deAlessandri. Marie. 15 March 2018. MCV. 16 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180316161255/https://www.mcvuk.com/business/hellblade-senuas-sacrifice-at-forefront-of-bafta-games-awards-nominations. 16 March 2018. live.
  18. Web site: BAFTA names What Remains of Edith Finch its best game of 2017. Makedonski. Brett. 12 April 2018. Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. 13 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180425185417/https://www.destructoid.com/bafta-names-what-remains-of-edith-finch-its-best-game-of-2017-498392.phtml. 25 April 2018. live.

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