Pulling No Punches
BrainDead Broccoli · 2022 · Beat 'em up, Action, Hack and Slash, Character Action Game, 2D
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About Pulling No Punches
Pulling No Punches is a satirical game in the 2D beat'em up style with classic arcade influences and modern visuals.
The game follows the fictional story of a global pandemic that engulfed the world and is being ignored by fanatics who do not believe that the disease is real. It is up to the main characters, 4 common citizens adequately protected with gloves and masks, to deal with these fanatics and solve the situation with the force of their own fists.
● 4 Co-op Local Multiplayer!
● 4 Characters with unique Unlockables and Moves!
● Use everything at your disposal to destroy your enemies: a wide variety of punches, kicks, grabs and headbutts!
● Handmade art painfully animated frame by frame!
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Players praise the game's distinctive art style and satisfying beat 'em up gameplay mechanics, with combat feeling responsive and engaging. However, complaints center on significant difficulty balance issues, particularly in single-player mode and against the final boss, alongside inconsistent hit detection that favors AI opponents; some players also find the game's satirical political narrative off-putting, though others appreciate its commentary.
Fun beat em up. It's sorta like the Scott Pilgrim game but that was way better. Good story, levels, collectibles and achievements. Using weapons was a true highlight, (wish the game focused on that aspect more). Could probably 100% everything fairly easily. Negatives: I didn't like the music at all, some of the sound effects hitting enemies are terrible, a few of the enemies can interrupt your attacks, can't turn off screen shake either. Enemy aggression is a touch too high.3 found this helpful
While I generally like the game, as someone who doesn't have a lot of people to play with, it can be extremely unforgiving in a single player experience. Even more-so, the final boss is unnecessarily hard and unfun. I can't recommend it until there's an option to at least let us tweak the difficulty.2 found this helpful
The game play is almost good except I feel like the computer characters have more reach and can attack you easier than you can attack them. I wanted to like the game but in the end I just dont think it's good. The story is super cringe. You can tell that some hard-core leftists made this game. I have a feeling the creators of this game are still wearing masks and on the 18th covid shot.2 found this helpful
Catharsis.2 found this helpful
Pulling No Punches takes the familiar side-scrolling beat 'em up formula and gives it a sharp contemporary twist by combining old-school arcade action with unapologetic social satire. Developed by BrainDead Broccoli and published by BrainDead Broccoli alongside QUByte Interactive, the game places players in a fictional world devastated by a pandemic where misinformation, reckless behavior, and public denial have become just as threatening as the disease itself. Rather than telling a conventional hero's journey, the game focuses on ordinary citizens who decide to push back against chaos, creating a narrative that feels both humorous and intentionally provocative. Its willingness to embrace controversial themes immediately sets it apart from many other indie brawlers that focus solely on action. The campaign follows four playable characters, each equipped with distinct fighting styles and abilities that gradually expand throughout the adventure. As players progress, new techniques and combat options become available, making each character feel unique instead of simply being cosmetic variations. The game encourages replayability by allowing players to experiment with different move s…1 found this helpful
Fun beat 'em up with decent hand drawn animation. 8/10
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