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Mayhem Brawler

2021

Should you play it?

Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.

What works
  • Stylish comic book art
  • Engaging combat mechanics
  • Branching story paths
  • Local co-op mode
  • Variety of characters
Things to keep in mind
  • Short playtime
  • Some balance issues
  • Repetitive enemy types
  • Lack of online multiplayer
  • Some dialogue may feel cringy

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Leviaclaw

  • Memoness

  • FOREWARNED

  • Far Far West

  • Trickster VR: Co-op Dungeon Crawler

  • Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)

  • Romestead

  • 5089: The Action RPG

  • Mama's Sleeping Angels
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Leviaclaw

  • Memoness

  • 5089: The Action RPG
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Mayhem Brawler: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition, Leadership.

Why this game works

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