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Gang Beasts

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation VR, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Hilarious and fun multiplayer experience
    • Strong local and online multiplayer support
    • Unique ragdoll physics and character customization
    • Variety of creative and chaotic maps
    • Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay

    Cons

    • No story or single player depth
    • Limited content and maps
    • Controls can be wonky, especially on keyboard
    • Online multiplayer still in beta and sometimes laggy
    • Relatively high price for early access content

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Game is easy to learn but hard to master with some skill needed to react to beats and obstacles; lacks deep gameplay complexity."

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      "Game is easy to learn but hard to master; skillful grappling and timing improve effectiveness, though some randomness exists."

    • Competition

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      "Multiplayer focus with player vs player combat and ranking elements encourages competition."

      Capsule for POLYWAR POLYWAR

      "Strong focus on multiplayer competition with up to 8 players fighting to knock each other out."

    • Continuation

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      3

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play especially with friends, though solo play is less engaging."

      Capsule for Knight Squad Knight Squad

      "Players report long sessions with friends and habitual play, though some find it repetitive solo."

    • Cooperation

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      "Some cooperative modes exist but most gameplay and multiplayer focus on competitive or solo play."

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      "Some cooperative modes exist (e.g. waves mode), but main gameplay is competitive; cooperation is limited."

    • Creativity

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      2

      "Customization options for characters and weapons exist, though mostly cosmetic and some paid; limited map and mode creation via Workshop."

      Capsule for Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

      "Customization of characters with costumes is available; no map or mode creation but some player suggestions exist."

    • Domination

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      "Players enjoy dominating friends and opponents, sometimes provoking playful rivalry and trash talk."

      Capsule for UpGun UpGun

      "Players enjoy exerting dominance by throwing others off maps and controlling fights, often with playful trash talk."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Game provides humorous and chaotic distraction from reality, offering stress relief and social fun."

      Capsule for Hand Simulator: Survival Hand Simulator: Survival

      "Game provides humorous distraction and stress relief through silly physics and chaotic multiplayer fun."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons rather than obligation; some frustration with bugs and hackers but no pressure to play."

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      "Players mostly engage voluntarily for fun; some frustration with bugs and early access status but no obligation."

    • Experimenting

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      "Players experiment with physics-based combat and environmental interactions to find solutions."

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      "Players experiment with physics, combos, and environmental hazards to find new ways to win."

    • Exploration

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      "Multiple maps with different hazards and terrain encourage some discovery, though environments are limited."

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      "Variety of maps with unique hazards encourages discovery, though limited in number."

    • Expression

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      "Character customization through unlockable costumes and accessories allows some self-expression."

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      "Extensive character customization allows self-expression through costumes and colors."

    • Fantasy

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      3

      "Cartoonish, exaggerated ragdoll violence and unrealistic physics create a humorous fantasy experience."

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      "Cartoonish, exaggerated ragdoll physics and silly characters create a lighthearted fantasy experience."

    • Fellowship

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      4

      "Strong social aspect with multiplayer party modes fostering community and shared laughter."

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      "Strong social aspect with local and online multiplayer, fostering community and shared laughter."

    • Growth

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      "Players improve skills and tactics over time, though there is no formal progression or unlock system."

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      "Players develop skills and strategies over time, though no complex progression system."

    • Health

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      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during matches; not suited for casual idle play."

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      "Requires active attention and interaction during matches; not suited for casual idle play."

    • Intimacy

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      "Some social bonding through cooperative play and shared humor, but limited emotional depth."

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      "Social play with friends encourages bonding and shared humor, though not focused on deep emotional connections."

    • Leadership

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      -2

      "Gameplay involves collaboration without strong emphasis on leadership roles."

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      "Gameplay is mostly free-for-all or team-based without formal leadership roles."

    • Progression

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      "Achievements and cosmetic unlocks exist, but no complex item or upgrade systems."

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      "Some cosmetic unlocks and achievements exist but no significant item or power progression."

    • Relaxation

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      "Offers a balance of challenge and flow with humorous elements, providing enjoyable relaxation."

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      "Provides cathartic laughter and lighthearted fun, balancing challenge and humor."

    • Sensation

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      "Visuals and physics create amusing sensory feedback and emotional fun."

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      "Visuals and physics provide amusing sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

    • Status

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      "Some recognition through multiplayer rankings but limited social status emphasis."

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      "Limited social status elements; some players seek recognition in multiplayer but no formal ranking."

    • Story

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      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free multiplayer brawling."

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    • Strategy

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      "Some strategic planning in unit placement and battle setup, but overall gameplay is emergent and chaotic."

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      "Some strategic elements in positioning and grappling, but largely chaotic and physics-based."

    • Thrill

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      "Excitement from unpredictable physics, risk of self-damage, and suspense in multiplayer matches."

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    • Value

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      "Mixed player opinions on value; some find it worth the price especially on sale, others feel content is limited for full price."

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      "Mixed opinions on price; some find it worth it for multiplayer fun, others feel content is limited."

    • Violence

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      "Enjoyment derived from cartoonish combat, creative kills, and humorous violent scenarios."

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      "Enjoyment derived from cartoonish combat, knocking out and throwing opponents off maps."

    • Survival

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      "Core gameplay involves avoiding being knocked off and outlasting opponents, emphasizing survival tactics."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Leadership, Value.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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