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Gang Beasts
The game's logo.
Developer(s)Boneloaf
Publisher(s)Double Fine Presents(2017–2020)
Boneloaf (2020–present)
Composer(s)
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
ReleaseLinux, macOS, Windows, PlayStation 4
12 December 2017
Xbox One
27 March 2019
Nintendo Switch
12 October 2021
Genre(s)Beat 'em up,party
Mode(s)Single-player,multiplayer

Gang Beastsis abeat 'em upparty gamedeveloped and published byEnglishindie studio Boneloaf. The title would originally be published byDouble Fine Presentsuntil May 2020 and self-published afterwards,[1]while it would later be published in physical form bySkybound Games.[2][3]The game released forWindows,macOS,Linux,andPlayStation 4on 12 December 2017, following anearly accessperiod for the PC platforms that began in August 2014. It was also released on theXbox Oneon 27 March 2019.[4][5]A version forNintendo Switchwas released on 12 October 2021.[6]

Gameplay

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In the game, players fight each other as floppyragdollsin multiplemeleefight sequences, and hazardous environments, set in the fictional metropolis of Beef City. At initial release, it contained eight multiplayerstages,and costume customization. The coregameplayinvolves using various physical abilities such as punching or kicking an opponent until they areknocked 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.

  • Alley
  • Billboard
  • Blimp
  • Buoy
  • Chutes
  • Containers
  • Elevators
  • Girders
  • Gondola
  • Grind
  • Incinerator
  • Lighthouse
  • Ring
  • Roof
  • Subway
  • Towers
  • Train
  • Trawler
  • Trucks
  • Vents
  • Wheel

Reception

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In itsfreewareAlphastate, as well as upon Steam Early Access release, the game was met with positive response from critics and fans.[15][16][17]Comments include Keith Stuart ofThe Guardiancalling it "probably one of the silliest beat-'em-ups ever made,"[18]Jessica Conditt fromEngadgetcalling it "a jolly good time",[19]and Steve Hansen fromDestructoidhighlighting how its weirdness plays out well.[20]

Outside of early access,Gang Beastsreceived mixed reviews from critics on both the PC and PlayStation 4 versions of the game. OnMetacritic,the game holds a score of 67/100 for the PlayStation 4 version based on 8 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[8]

The game was nominated for "Excellence in Multiplayer" at the 2018SXSW Gaming Awards,[21][22]and for "Multiplayer" at the14th British Academy Games Awards.[23][24]

References

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  1. ^Phillips, Tom (1 June 2020)."Gang Beasts will be kept alive via new self-published updates".Eurogamer.Retrieved1 June2020.
  2. ^Rice, Greg (18 August 2014)."Double Fine Presents: Gang Beasts".Double Fine Productions.Archived fromthe originalon 13 January 2016.Retrieved27 December2015.
  3. ^Gera, Emily (5 March 2019)."Party Brawler 'Gang Beasts' Coming to Physical Retail".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 6 March 2019.Retrieved16 March2020.
  4. ^"Gang Beasts FAQ".Gang Beasts.Archivedfrom the original on 24 December 2016.Retrieved23 December2016.
  5. ^Spafford, James (28 November 2017)."Hilarious multiplayer brawler Gang Beasts gets a confirmed PS4 release date".PlayStation Blog Europe.Archivedfrom the original on 1 December 2017.Retrieved28 November2017.
  6. ^Brian (6 October 2021)."Gang Beasts Switch release delayed a few days".Nintendo Everything.Retrieved28 June2023.
  7. ^Smith, Graham (3 May 2016)."Gang Beasts Grapples With Online Multiplayer Beta".Rock, Paper, Shotgun.Gamer Network.Archivedfrom the original on 1 March 2017.Retrieved1 March2017.
  8. ^ab"Gang Beasts for PlayStation 4 Reviews".Metacritic.CBS Interactive.Archivedfrom the original on 10 December 2017.Retrieved26 December2017.
  9. ^"Gang Beasts for Xbox One Reviews".Metacritic.CBS Interactive.
  10. ^"Gang Beasts for Nintendo Switch Reviews".Metacritic.CBS Interactive.
  11. ^Moyse, Chris (20 December 2017)."Review: Gang Beasts".Destructoid.Enthusiast Gaming.Archivedfrom the original on 30 December 2017.Retrieved26 December2017.
  12. ^Schilling, Chris (21 December 2017)."Gang Beasts review".PC Gamer.Future US.Archivedfrom the original on 26 December 2017.Retrieved26 December2017.
  13. ^Robertson, Tyler (19 December 2017)."Review: Gang Beasts".Hardcore Gamer.Archivedfrom the original on 26 December 2017.Retrieved26 December2017.
  14. ^Mejia, Ozzie (18 December 2017)."Gang Beasts Review: Royal Fumble".Shacknews.Gamerhub Content Network.Archivedfrom the original on 26 December 2017.Retrieved26 December2017.
  15. ^Bramwell, Tom (10 September 2014)."Gang Beasts Early Access review".Eurogamer.Gamer Network.Archivedfrom the original on 26 December 2015.Retrieved8 January2016.
  16. ^Smith, Adam (4 April 2014)."Hands On: Gang Beasts".Rock, Paper, Shotgun.Gamer Network.Archivedfrom the original on 26 January 2016.Retrieved8 January2016.
  17. ^Labbe, Mark (31 August 2015)."PAX Prime 2015: Gang Beasts Hands-On Preview – Goofy Brawler".PlayStation LifeStyle.CraveOnline.Archivedfrom the original on 29 December 2015.Retrieved8 January2016.
  18. ^Stuart, Keith (21 July 2014)."Gang Beasts – probably the funniest fighting game ever made".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 26 January 2016.Retrieved8 January2016.
  19. ^Conditt, Jessica (19 August 2014)."Burn, crush your jelly pals in Gang Beasts from Double Fine".Engadget.AOL Tech.Archivedfrom the original on 25 January 2016.Retrieved8 January2016.
  20. ^Hansen, Steve (2 September 2014)."Gang Beasts out on Steam, fight your friends like a drunk on skates".Destructoid.Enthusiast Gaming.Archivedfrom the original on 3 February 2016.Retrieved8 January2016.
  21. ^McNeill, Andrew (31 January 2018)."Here Are Your 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists!".SXSW.Archivedfrom the original on 1 February 2018.Retrieved1 February2018.
  22. ^IGN Studios (17 March 2018)."2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Winners Revealed".IGN.Archivedfrom the original on 18 March 2018.Retrieved18 March2018.
  23. ^deAlessandri, Marie (15 March 2018)."Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at forefront of BAFTA Games Awards nominations".MCV.Archivedfrom the original on 16 March 2018.Retrieved16 March2018.
  24. ^Makedonski, Brett (12 April 2018)."BAFTA names What Remains of Edith Finch its best game of 2017".Destructoid.Enthusiast Gaming.Archivedfrom the original on 25 April 2018.Retrieved13 April2018.
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