Pocket Bravery isn’t a game I planned on playing, reviewing, or testing. I’m not the greatest beat ’em-up gamer, and I spent much of my time slamming buttons, biting my tongue, and pulling silly faces. That being said, I enjoyed every fist slamming, foot slapping, and crazy elemental moment. Though I struggled throughout, genre aficionados will love the retro approach and mountains of bizarre combos.
This 2D fighting experience was developed by Statera Studio and published by PQube Ltd. It is a single-player and multiplayer game with a large array of game modes to enjoy. Consequently, this is a game that can be tackled alone or with friends who love to kick the virtual crap out of one another.
Pocket Bravery tells a hard-hitting tale.
Mastering a secret power and getting revenge are the fundamentals for a great 80s film. Thankfully, Pocket Bravery uses this approach to support its retro mindset. The hero has been betrayed and led into a life of crime. Left to rot in jail, he thinks his life is over. Luckily, he is allowed to turn his life around and destroy those who turned their back on him.
As the story evolves, you’ll enjoy mountains of comic book cutscenes and incredibly muscly individuals punching the living daylights out of one another. Furthermore, there are humorous moments as the vigilantes bounce off one another as they complete the task at hand.
Repetitive action.
The story may take you on a twisting journey, but the core action is repetitive. Round after round of fighting tests your reflexes and muscle memory. Moreover, you must master plenty of button combinations if you wish to block, weave, and smash your opponents into the ground.
This is where Pocket Bravery excels. The countless combos and the introduction of elemental power create a mind-boggling arsenal of attacking moves. Additionally, timing, defence, and a watchful eye are necessary if you wish to be victorious. Going out all guns blazing will not do you any good. Subsequently, you must time counterattacks and learn to block to win every encounter.
Pocket Bravery blends modern and old-school aesthetics.
The developer does an incredible job of delivering juxtaposing art styles. The fighting rolls back the years with pixelated imagery reminiscent of Street Fighter. OTT special abilities, eye-wateringly fast limbs, and crazy reactions dominate every fight. Alongside this, you enjoy a spectacular story through a striking comic book cinematic. The result is an enjoyable story mode and impressive fighting that rarely becomes dull.
The audio is loud! Actually, loud doesn’t do it justice. The cacophony of slaps, punches, kicks, and magical abilities was ear-splitting and great to listen to. Moreover, the music is dramatic, energetic, and a joy to hear. Each character has a unique catalogue of noises and sounds to make them stand out from the crowd. Consequently, you’ll find your favourite and stick with them during every battle.
Excellent controls.
Every aspect of the combinations and unique moves was well laid out. Tutorials break down every aspect, and inexperienced gamers will grasp the fundamentals reasonably easily. However, to master Pocket Bravery, you must be patient and alert. The computer opponents are ruthless, and this can make it challenging to advance.
If you love a variety of game modes and a fulfilling and interesting story, this is the fighting game for you. Everywhere you turn is a new and interesting mode to play. As such, there is plenty of replay value even if you suck at the genre.
Pocket Bravery is an impressive fighting game.
This isn’t my go-to genre. Though I enjoy the fast-paced and often hectic action, I struggle to put together clean combos. Moreover, failing repeatedly isn’t my idea of fun. These complaints are 100% a skill issue, and more able gamers will have a whale of a time. Accordingly, it is an impressive fighting game, and I recommend buying it here! Can you fulfil your destiny? Unlock your powers, fight every goon, and reach your potential.
