Description
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Deadbeat Heroes on Steam is a vibrant, fast-paced action brawler with a unique British twist, developed by Deadbeat Productions and published under the Square Enix Collective. Here’s an in-depth look at the game:
Overview
Genre: Action, Brawler, Indie, Superhero
Developer: Deadbeat Productions
Publisher: Square Enix Collective
Release Date: October 10, 2017
Gameplay and Features
Setting: Set in a comic book-inspired, ’70s-styled London where all the superheroes have been vanquished. Players take on the role of “Deadbeat Heroes,” ordinary folks equipped with a super gauntlet that can steal powers from villains.
Combat Mechanics:
Movement: The game emphasizes dynamic movement mechanics like air-dashing, wall-running, and rocket-punching through enemies. This creates a fluid, acrobatic combat experience.
Super Powers: You can borrow powers from villains using your super gauntlet, allowing you to temporarily gain abilities like invisibility, freeze rays, or rocket-powered punches, each offering unique combat strategies.
Combo System: Chain attacks for higher scores. The game rewards stylish, combo-heavy play with points, leading to better level completion grades from D to S.
Co-op Gameplay: Supports two-player local co-op, where players can team up to tackle levels, share powers, and navigate through London’s streets together. However, the camera can become challenging with two players, and there’s no online co-op.
Levels: Over 35 levels set across various London locales, each with its distinct flavor and challenges. Levels are designed around both combat and traversal, encouraging players to use the environment to their advantage.
Visuals and Style:
Art Style: Employs a colorful, cel-shaded aesthetic reminiscent of Golden Age comics, with exaggerated animations and comic book effects.
Humor: The game is infused with British humor, featuring pun-heavy dialogue and characters like Captain Justice, who provides guidance and quips.
Music and Sound: Features an original funky soundtrack by Pitstop Productions, enhancing the game’s ’70s vibe. Voice acting includes notable talents like Jim Howick, adding to the game’s charm.
Replayability: With different powers to steal, combo challenges, and co-op dynamics, Deadbeat Heroes offers replay value, although the game’s content might feel somewhat repetitive over time.
Reception
User Reviews: On Steam, the game has been described as having a “Mostly Positive” reception with 78% positive user reviews based on 14 reviews. Players appreciate the game’s personality, fun gameplay, and the unique British setting but note issues like repetitive gameplay and some technical problems at launch.
Critical Reception: Reviewers have praised its visual style and humor but pointed out that the combat mechanics can feel unintuitive at times, and the game could benefit from more depth in its mechanics. Some reviews highlighted ongoing support via patches responding to player feedback.
Additional Notes
PC Compatibility: As of January 1, 2024, the game supports Windows 10 and later versions only.
Community: The game has a community on Steam where players discuss gameplay, controls, and share strategies or art.
Deadbeat Heroes provides a light-hearted take on the superhero genre, offering a blend of action, humor, and British culture, though it might not excel in every aspect of brawler game design, it certainly stands out with its style and setting.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 7 or Above
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.0ghz) or AMD Phenom II X2 550 (3.1ghz)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 250 or Nvidia GeForce GT 630
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 800 MB available space
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1ghz) or AMD Phenom II X4 940 (3.0ghz)Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1ghz) or AMD Phenom II X4 940 (3.0ghz)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7700 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 800 MB available space
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