Suplex and shatter glass enemies after being in prison for committing a cardinal crime in the psychological horror beat 'em up Brokensides
Just hearing that a game has mashed two genres together does not generally excite me. It's a useful shorthand, maybe, but there's only so many roguelike deckbuilders I can take. Once in a while, however, a mashup comes along that makes me think, "well that doesn't seem right," and my ears perk up like a dog that's learned how to spell walk. Today, that mashup comes in the form of Brokensides, a…
Brokensides, a unique psychological horror beat 'em up, combines elements of roguelikes and deckbuilders to create a distinctive gaming experience. The game centers around a sea bunny protagonist, recently released from prison after committing a cardinal crime, who must navigate a surreal and strange world filled with glass enemies.
Developed by juicce, the team behind FUNKYHEART, Brokensides offers an open and desolate landscape that contrasts oldschool wireframe 3D visuals with ASCII art, resulting in a peculiar and captivating atmosphere.
The game's combat features a mix of grappling and streetbrawling-style fighting, similar to Slowclap's Absolver, but with a tighter focus on those aspects. One of the most intriguing features of Brokensides is its unique enemy shattering mechanic, where defeated foes break apart into chunky, crystalline pieces following a well-timed hit. This mechanic adds an additional layer of satisfaction to the gameplay experience.
Players can also execute a variety of moves on their adversaries, including dropkicks and suplexes, further enhancing the game's physicality. The developers have even included a charming note on the game's Steam page, allowing players to pose and sit wherever they like during exploration, regardless of the character's apparent worthiness for such actions.
Despite being recently announced, Brokensides still has no release date or window, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more information. For now, interested players can add the game to their Steam wishlist to stay updated on its development.
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