
It's judo on a minefield! Tech the grab or die, in this fast-paced 3D fighting game where every! single! throw! is lethal!
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From the creator of Schwarzerblitz and Motionsickness, here comes a new, fast paced, explosive, 1v1 fighting game, where every grab is lethal. Roll around, wait for an opening and smash your opponent on the tarmac (explosions might ensue)!
Grabs are the way, but this doesn't mean one cannot fight dirty! Each character has a super move at their disposal, be it an invincible grab, a counter attack or a full screen pew pew laser, that immediately seals the match.
Use strikes to create grab opportunities, roll around the stage to position yourself, grab at the right moment to seal the deal. No block, no rest, only movement, fundamentals and a generous amount of dirt. Do you have what it takes to become the master of Exploding Judo?
full 3D movement with the help of a Roll button. This is a five buttons game (punch, kick, grab, dash, roll) with emphasis on dodging and grabbing
13 standard characters plus 3 unlockable boss characters and an annoying gun-headed goon that cannot beat the champ even if he tries his best (well, unless he gets really, REALLY lucky with a random grab)
arcade mode, survival mode and time attack mode
ten stages plus the classic grid (duh) and an extra green screen stage for photobashing shenanigans
local versus (online modes unfortunately not planned)
tutorial and training mode
a psychopathic dabbing killer robot reinstalled into a bunny droid body (which is actually canon)
a giant kaiju robot with plasma chainsaws and a full screen laser (which is ALSO canon, if you care about this sort of stuff)
the one and only Callowman from Duels of Fortune as a special playable guest character!
and also Dana Zane from the visual novel VA-11 Hall-A, ready to mix drinks and smash lives!
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Languages: English
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Back in the day fighting games, especially 3D ones, would have weird modes that were vastly different from the core gameplay or added some stipulation on top of it that would lead to chaos. Exploding Judo Federation is what happens when one of these obscure bonus modes is turned into a full game. The goal is simple: the enemy must hit the ground. If they do, they die. Naturally, the same applies to you. While very simple at first, the quick reaction timing required increases as does the need for set-ups, which leads to frantic scrambles to see who lands a throw first. It's quite fun, and if you can get someone to play locally, even moreso.
Unironicly one of the most unique Figthers I´ ve ever played. It is charming, fast paced, has a lot of content for an indie fighting game (different modes, gallery, lore, combo trials, etc, and is generally a blast to play (pun intended)
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yeah idk what to say other than this game is genuinely good. peak gameplay. how is this free? just download it and play with a friend.
Its a free fighting game where matches can be over and done with in seconds. I like the characters, I like the speed and I can't wait to try out multiplayer.
good fun game and has good story and content and is free and fun
A really cool fighting game with some cool lore that proves—even when you need one move to win—I am still a scrub.
Took a bit to figure out, but man it's a lot of fun. Me and my brother had a blast figuring it out and discovering more and more about the game. All the characters are fun and wacky and they all feel unique even with the limited moveset.
This is the best 3D fighting game in history. Full Stop. This is one of the indie fighting games that everyone should play, no matter how terrible you are at 3D fighters. The roster has so much variety that you'll find something for everybody: Giant electric lobsters, gay sharkmen, lesbian robot idols, double chinned superheroes etc... Just try it. Also, it runs on a burnt lemon and two paperclips.
This game feels like finding an obscure budget PS1 game in the back of a used game store, picking it up because of the cool title, and being blown away by how well it punches above its weight. ExploJudo has a simple concept. Every throw is lethal. But, like fellow gimmick fighter DiveKick, that pitch gives way to a lot of interesting mechanics, and is far more fleshed out than that one IMO. The mechanics seem simple on the surface, but have a LOT of depth lurking below the surface. Everybody has defined combos and roles, but the ever-present threat of "throw equals death" means matches are quick, short, but. Well. Explosive. The cast is nicely sized, with some very inspired designs. Barion especially is my favorite given that he can just snap the rules of the game in half by ACTUALLY DAMAGING people. Oh, and for single players- there's arcade mode endings for every standard character, and a full lore (which, as someone who dove deep into Schwarzerblitz, was greatly appreciated.) It's nice to see what the cast of that game is up to after the events of it, and the plot- though i won't spoil it here- is pretty funny. Presentation is a noticeable upgrade compared to Schwarzerblitz, with a bombastic announcer and big chunky explosions for when you finally land a grab. Just a little touch that increases the hype quite a bit. For a FREE fighting game on steam, you really can't do any better. Grab this and have a good time!
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