
Inspired by classic titles like Contra and Sunset Riders, Balacera Brothers is a retro run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action.
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Balacera Brothers is a run-and-gun action game set in a world plagued by crime and darkness. Join heroes Harold and Benny as they take a break from their ska band to battle the merciless Nugnur and his army of evil skeletons in this adventure inspired by classics like Sunset Riders and the original Contra.
Featuring:
Classic Run And Gun action that captures the spirit of run-and-gun classics of the 80's and 90's.
Four different weapon upgrades: Spread Shot, Flamethrower, Laser Gun, and Homing Gun.
Ability to hold up to two weapons simultaneously, and switch between them anytime.
3 difficulty levels: easy, normal and hard.
2-Player Local Co-op: Team up with a friend for double the fun and chaos!
Energetic Ska Soundtrack
Globally Inspired Stages: Explore levels inspired by real-world locations.
Variety of foes: Including Medusa (Athens), Rougarou (New Orleans), and the Wildmaa (Basel)
"Crime ran rampant through the streets, but Harold and Benny played every club and dive to spread that sweet sound of music to every ear that could hear.
However...
Crime breeds fear, and fear feeds the dark. The ghosts and ghasts reach out and eat more than the boys can beat! When music alone can't stop these bad bones, it's time for a little balacera!"
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 34 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
Em Balacera Brothers, Merso se arrisca pela primeira vez num projeto 100% autoral, dando forma a um run 'n gun que homenageia clássicos como Contra e Sunset Riders, com influências culturais explícitas no visual inspirado no Día de Todos los Santos. A escolha do OpenBOR como engine pode parecer ousada, já que a plataforma não é a mais ideal para esse estilo de jogo, mas o resultado me surpreendeu surpreende positivamente. A experiência convence como se fosse um clássico vindo diretamente dos arcades; Ainda que não traga inovações relevantes em termos de estrutura ou desafio, Balacera Brothers funciona bem dentro de sua proposta, entregando um jogo acessível e divertido, sem pender para o caos de um bullet hell. Seu maior trunfo é a execução sólida, mesmo sem ousadias criativas. Como estreia comercial, diria que foi um começo seguro e muito promissor para o Merso. Para uma review completa desse e de outros jogos do desenvolvedor, confira --> [url=https://backlogger.com.br/um-combo-de-balacera-brothers-bloody-paws-unleashed-e-buccaneers-shipshape/] Um combo de Balacera Brothers, Bloody Paws Unleashed e Buccaneers Shipshape [/url]
I've had this game in my library for quite some time, finally got a chance to play it. I must say, it is very fun. Love the retro style gameplay, bosses, and music. fun game from start to finish. Maybe we'll get another one. Hopefully. Big thumbs up from me. Cheers. https://youtu.be/fWJKPbC0ubk?si=cHf3TDoVVeKZc-ne
Um ótimo run 'n gun! Com uma dificuldade bastante elevada, porém não impossível, Muito nostálgico, com gráficos mais do que lindos, A gameplayé extremamente simples, podendo correr, pular, atirar, trocar de arma e mirar, porém extremamente funcional, os power-ups são ótimos, muito bem pensados e alguns vindo diretamente de contra, Os personagens tem animações fantásticas e são responsivos, embora sejam um tanto o quanto lentos, eles não tem diferenças além sprites, o que não é ruim, considerando que os 2 jogadores podem usar personagens diferentes sem se prejudicar por isso, Os chefes são criativos, porém acho que a curva de dificuldade entre eles é gigante, como a diferença entre o primeiro não sendo tão grande, mas quando chega ao terceiro aí claramente perceptível, O Merso fez um trabalho fantástico, principalmente considerando que foi usado o OpenBOR, uma engine, não muito qualificada para o gênero do game, e essencialmente simples demais para um jogo tão perfeito, Creio que os únicos defeitos sejam a gameplay um tanto lenta, o que não atrapalha a experiência, a curta duração do game, que possui poucas fases, a falta de extras (como artes conceituais, modo sobrevivência, um menu aprofundando os personagens, etc) e o menu pouco atrativo e nem tão funcional. Nota artística: 10/10 Trabalho fenomenal, lindo, extremamente divertido Nota crítica: 5/10 O jogo tem muito pouco conteúdo, é levemente lento e com menus não muito funcionais Minha nota final: 8/10
What a great game and a pleasure to play. I already played and loved the developer's game "Bloody Paws" a lot. I can't wait to play the developer's next upcoming retro pirate game "Buccaneers: Shipshape" though!
Gostei muito deste jogo, boa jogabilidade e dificuldade moderada. Personagens criativos, movimentação suave e e gráficos bons no estilo pixelart. E o melhor de tudo, é muito divertido!
If you like the Contra/Probotector games, then I highly recommend this game. GAMEPLAY: The game plays like the Contra/Probotector games. Which means: running from left to right, shooting bad guys as you go and avoiding hazards and pits. You can do this alone or with a second player. You can collect various types of weapons and hold two of them at a time. However, if you die, you will lose the weapon that you were using. The game has six stages. Each stage getting more difficult than the last. Difficulty: The game can be quite difficult when playing it for the first time, but with enough practice, you'll breeze through the enemy hordes like a pro. The game offers three difficulty options: Easy, Normal and Hard. If you are new to this type of game, then try Easy to get familair with the game. If you are somewhat experienced, then go with the Normal difficulty. If you feel like a pro, then go do Hard difficulty and see if you have what it takes. MUSIC: The music is quite catchy and nice to listen to when you're shooting your way through the stages. THEME: Looking at the two main characters, you can tell that the game has a Blues Brothers kinda theme going on, which is something you don't see a lot in games and is quite charming. The sprite work in this game is amazing. From the two main characters, to the enemies and stages. Nothing is out of place. CONCLUSION: This game looks great, feels great and is just a joy to play. I highly recommend it to anyone who is a fan of this type of game. Go grab a friend (or not) and go blast some skeletons. If I have one negative thing to say about this game, it's that the game can feel kinda short once you get good at it. But like other games in the genre, you'll be coming back for more because of the sheer fun. Go try it.
仿魂斗罗的游戏,简约而不简单,如果游戏不认手柄只要在设置里设一下键位就行。
Competent Contra clone. Controls feel better than Contra arcade but not as good as Contra NES. I personally don't care much for the art style but your mileage may vary.
Solid Contra-like game!
Great and nicely done scroll shooter, give it a try
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