Strange Brigade Couch Coop
Kinda bummed that Strange Brigade isn't local coop. Any know any fun modern local coop games? I already have a lot of dungeon crawler games that I've. Dont think it is possible to couch co-op in D2 Reply Up vote (1) BraveSir Paul Replied on March 6, 2020. Xbox Ambassador. Strange Brigade and Dead Army from Rebellion are both fine examples of coop gaming. Reply Up vote (0) BA. BarrelBurrito01 Replied on March 6, 2020.
Here’s a good chunk of gameplay from Strange Brigade, the new co-operative third-person shooter from Sniper Elite developer Rebellion. For those of you who don’t know, this game has a kind of… To be honest, we’re not sure what the actual term for it is, but it’s based on the melodrama of 1930s movie trailers and stuff like that.
This gameplay is set in an African map, where two intrepid heroes take on all sorts of fantastical foes. We love the concept and commentary but the gunplay’s not looking all that satisfying at the moment, and will need work. The good news is that Rebellion’s a veteran at these kind of games, so we’re really confident it’s going to come together ahead of its 2018 launch.
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| Strange Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Rebellion Developments |
| Publisher(s) | Rebellion Developments |
| Director(s) | Tim Jones |
| Designer(s) | Steve Bristow |
| Artist(s) | Andy Pattinson |
| Writer(s) | Gordon Rennie |
| Engine | Asura |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | August 28, 2018 |
| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Strange Brigade is a cooperativethird-person shootervideo game developed and published by Rebellion Developments. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on August 28, 2018. In the game, the player fights against different mythological enemies and solves puzzles.
Gameplay[edit]
Strange Brigade is a third-person shooter with a huge emphasis on cooperative gameplay. In the game, the player assumes the role of an adventurer in the 1930s and can team up with three other players to fight against different mythological enemies like mummies, giant scorpions and minotaurs.[1] The game's four playable characters, who can be customized, have different weapons and abilities.[2] Players have a large arsenal of weapons at their disposal. Each weapon has several upgrade slots, which can be used to enhance combat efficiency. Players can switch and upgrade their weapons at the workbenches found in a level.[3] They can also activate different traps, such as spinning blades and spikes, to kill enemies.[4]
The game features branching levels which encourage exploration.[5] By solving puzzles, players will discover new relics which can unlock 'amulet powers'. These powerful amulet powers can be activated by absolving the souls of enemies. Players can also find treasure chests to unlock powerful prototype weapons, and collect gold coins to purchase new weapons.[6]
Premise[edit]
4000 years ago, Sahara Africa was ruled by Seteki, a brutal and barbaric queen. Dissatisfied with her rule, her people overthrew her and sealed her in a nameless tomb. In 1930, archaeologist Edgar Harbin discovered her tomb and released the Queen's spirit. The Strange Brigade, a group of Secret Service agents sent by the British colonial government, has infiltrated Harbin's expedition in an effort to eliminate Seteki.[7][8]
Development[edit]
The game was developed by Rebellion Developments. The gameplay was inspired by cooperative games such as Left 4 Dead and Rebellion's own Zombie Army Trilogy,[2] while the story and the game's tone were inspired by the adventure serials released in the 1930s.[3] Announced on June 7, 2017,[9] the game was released on August 28, 2018. Players who pre-ordered the game were given access to the 'Secret Service Weapons' pack, while those who purchased the Digital Deluxe edition have access to the game's season pass and other post-launch content for free. There is also a Collector's Edition which contains physical items such as an airship model and an artbook.[10]
Reception[edit]
According to review aggregatorMetacritic, the PC and PlayStation 4 versions received mixed reviews while the Xbox One version received generally positive reviews from critics.[11][12][13]
In December 2018, Strange Brigade was featured as one of The Telegraph's '50 best games of 2018'.[14]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gamescom 2017 | Best Booth Award | Nominated | [15] |
| 2019 | National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards | Art Direction, Period Influence | Nominated | [16] |
| Game, Original Adventure | Nominated | |||
| The Independent Game Developers' Association Awards | Heritage Award | Nominated | [17] |
References[edit]
- ^Osborn, Alex (June 7, 2017). 'Sniper Elite Dev Announces New Game, Strange Brigade'. IGN. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ ab'Strange Brigade hands-on preview and interview – Left 4 Mummies'. GameCentral. September 1, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ abSykes, Tom (June 18, 2017). 'Here's a longer look at Rebellion's pulp co-op shooter Strange Brigade'. PC Gamer. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^Purchese, Robert (September 24, 2017). 'Rebellion's Strange Brigade is a jolly refreshing romp'. Eurogamer. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^Horti, Samuel (June 17, 2018). 'Watch six minutes of Strange Brigade's co-op shooting, supernatural puzzles and branching levels'. PC Gamer. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^Lemon, Marshall (June 14, 2018). 'E3 2018: Strange Brigade rewards you for exploring each map'. VG 247. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^Wales, Matt (April 24, 2018). 'Rip-roaring 1930s-style co-op shooter Strange Brigade launches in August'. Eurogamer. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^Jones, Tim (April 24, 2018). 'Behind the Strange Story of Co-op Adventure Strange Brigade'. PlayStation Blog. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^S. Good, Owen (June 7, 2017). 'Sniper Elite makers journey into mystery with Strange Brigade'. Polygon. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^Kato, Matthew (April 24, 2018). 'Co-op Adventure Strange Brigade Gets Release Date & Story Trailer'. Game Informer. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^'Strange Brigade for PlayStation 4 reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^'Strange Brigade for PC reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^'Strange Brigade for Xbox One reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^Hoggins, Tom (July 25, 2018). 'The 50 best games of 2018 Our guide to the top titles of the year'. The Daily Telegraph. ISSN0307-1235. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^Khan, Zubi (August 21, 2017). 'Gamescom 2017 Award Nominees'. CGM. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^'Nominee List for 2018'. National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers. February 11, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^Stephenson, Suzi (September 19, 2019). 'TIGA Announces Games Industry Awards 2019 Finalists'. The Independent Game Developers' Association. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
External links[edit]
- Strange Brigade on IMDb