Knuckle Sandwich

Pains me to say it, but can't recommend this one. The combat system, though flawed in some aspects, is still really good and the WarioWare minigame hook is executed pretty well, but the game really falls on its arse when it comes to the story and characters, meandering to a boring conclusion with characters that do nothing yet the game tries to hammer in how funny they are at every opportunity. If you want to play an RPG strictly for the combat, pick this up, otherwise pass on it.

it's worth playing. other reviews are right, the story weakens in the latter half, characterization is thin, there's mini-game fatigue and combat could use more depth but the presentation, artwork, music and vibe are all immaculate which are major accomplishments by themselves. at the end of the game I was glad I played it, picked up the soundtracks (why on earth are they not together on a compilation) and I think about playing through it again sometimes. a director's cut somewhere down the line could potentially reshape the problem areas if there's interest but it's still a great experience as it is now. the nod to space funeral's victory theme as reflected in 'winner' is also appreciated.

Art direction/style and SOME parts of the gameplay (minigames in battles) is what kept me playing. Other than that it's really mid. Story doesn't really connect and characters are, Fine? Battles dragged on for so long and half of the battle mechanic (EP) is literally useless for majority of the game and all the items you get are for EP restoration which does nothing. A lot of little middling & annoying things add up. Probably buy if it's like 40% off.

"Is it possible for something to be simultaneously mid and utter peak at the same time?" Andrew Brophy & his team set out to give one of Socrates' most riddling and long unanswered questions a definitive answer: Yes. Yes it is possible, and they did it. Busdriver's unending comical problems and his relateable ways of solving them. The soundtrack that reaches outta your screen and slaps your big ol ears around every single scene. The combat minigames, each probably hell to program. The true inner warmth that building your relationships and experiences with the party members brings - that true feeling of coworker friendship that is nourished from the moment you meet them. All of these are among the many things that make Kerfuffle Burger great. Busdriver (and the plot as a whole)'s plot holes and very, very questionable pacing and curveballs. The songs that don't bump as hard as Go! Go! Power Muscle. The relative ease of half the minigames, and the questionably designed combats that they take place in. The discrepancy in the party member's stats, and if they really even matter at all. These are among the things that make Peanut Butter & Jelly of Pain mid. You'll finish this game and go "Huh. That was kind of a waste of time. That boss fight and many in the game were...okay." And then you'll close Fist Burrito for a good few weeks. Then, something will remind you. A jingle. A similar artstyle. And then the brainworms will return. You'll be reminded of how Tussle Taco made you feel. And you might come back. And you might have just as much of an awesome time doing it as you did the first time. I only really write these silly reviews for games that really infest my brain. Violent Finger Food has been in my brain since I glitched the ending and softlocked my postgame save, and I'm about to boot it up again as soon as I finish my finals. If its on discount and you've got some money to spare, give Knucky Sam a try. Socrates would only make a statement like that if something simultaneously peak & mid was worth our time. EDIT: There are hella secrets, items, & collectibles in this game i'm finding on my second playthrough. Explore and click A on everything, in & out of bounds. Revisiting old areas sometimes changes things too. Bumps up my rank for the game a bit.

This game made me more gay than I already was. Bus Driver I love you.

It's woke but good

I absolutely loved Knuckle Sandwich and believe it to be equal to games such as Undertale or Deltarune. Everything from the soundtrack to the battle system kept me hooked. Also, each character has a quirky personality that doesn't make them feel like cardboard cutouts and genuinely had me smiling. All in all, I can't wait to see what Andy Brophy cooks up next.

This game feels like a hearty handcrafted sandwich made with care

The most authentic knuckle sandwich i've ever tasted! I love weirdness of everything and how surreal it all feels, and the microgames are sooo fun!! As a fellow Aussie I'm also loving all the references to things (Aus Postbox, Magpies in the music outside the Job Centre, even little things like the parking signs or bike lanes). The music is stunning, gameplay is impeccable. 11/10 Game

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