Foul Play

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: Prepare for DRAMA as the Baron's tale unfolds, from the harsh deserts of Cairo, to the shady streets of Victorian London... and beyond. The finest actors and actresses of the day have been employed to ensure the ABSOLUTE authenticity of the story. Prepare to play out the most spectacular andPrepare for DRAMA as the Baron's tale unfolds, from the harsh deserts of Cairo, to the shady streets of Victorian London... and beyond. The finest actors and actresses of the day have been employed to ensure the ABSOLUTE authenticity of the story. Prepare to play out the most spectacular and explosive moments of the Baron's life; improbable beasts, astonishing villainy, and at the heart of it all - the mysterious Foul Play.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 4, 2016
    80
    A truly classy, inventive game.
  2. Brash Games
    Mar 4, 2016
    70
    With its fantastically charming 2D aesthetic, it’s likeable cast of characters and some surprisingly funny dialogue, Foul Play, despite the issues inherent to the genre, remains a very easy game to like.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Mar 3, 2016
    65
    Foul Play looks great and it's very funny, but it's lack of depth and rigid combat system holds it back from receiving a standing ovation.
  4. COGconnected
    Mar 8, 2016
    65
    While Foul Play’s art style is amazing, the gameplay is not. Foul Play feels fresh for a few acts, but quickly gets old after that. It feels like so much more could have been done with this title.
  5. God is a Geek
    Mar 8, 2016
    65
    Foul Play is a novel idea which takes an age old mechanic and twists into something new and unique, and its great theatre aesthetic and witty humour are both enjoyable to behold. However, repetitive combat plagued by difficulty spikes, and constant saving issues, left a slightly sour taste in the mouth.
  6. DarkStation
    Mar 26, 2016
    60
    It’s a shame that the combat is such a drag because it’s the main part of a game that is overflowing with life and excitement.
  7. GameSpew
    Apr 7, 2016
    60
    There are clear throwbacks to some classic side-scrollers (Turtles in Time, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage)…. but they seem to have missed the point that games have moved on since then.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. Tellus12
    Aug 25, 2017
    8
    Baron Dashforth and Mr. Scampwick put on a great show in Foul Play with a benchmark battle system taken from the days of Golden Axe and BatmanBaron Dashforth and Mr. Scampwick put on a great show in Foul Play with a benchmark battle system taken from the days of Golden Axe and Batman Returns, speeds it up, polishes it, adds an adventure soundtrack and a guy with a monocle and tash.

    As a side scrolling beat em up, it's well presented and fits nicely with it's theatrical theme. The whole thing is a stage setting where combos and specials impress the audience, enhancing your ratings for each level/ scene. It's colourful, fast moving, loud, tough in places, humorous and most of all entertaining. I can see why it has average reviews as its replay value is low, as is its variety. But it certainly doesnt take itself too seriously though, and is perfect when you want to switch off and have a button bash.    … Expand
  2. drlowdon
    Nov 3, 2018
    5
    Foul Play is a 2d scrolling beat ‘em up in the tradition of games like Golden Axe, or more recently Castle Crashers. The set-up, in which LordFoul Play is a 2d scrolling beat ‘em up in the tradition of games like Golden Axe, or more recently Castle Crashers. The set-up, in which Lord Dashforth recalls his exploits of battling the supernatural through a series of plays, allows for some clever gameplay mechanisms and a bit of humour but it can’t cover up for the simple and repetitive gameplay. Playing co-op with a friend does make things a little more enjoyable but even then it’s hard to imagine anyone playing Foul Play for all too long.… Expand
  4. Skydog
    Sep 30, 2018
    0
    Very generic combat controls is the first turn off to this game. The worst part about it is that they advertise their "online coop" and theirVery generic combat controls is the first turn off to this game. The worst part about it is that they advertise their "online coop" and their freaking server system has been broke since release!!!! WHAT THE HECK! I tried to write the company and they ignored my request for working servers with zero response.
    They will NEVER be receiving money from me (thank god I got this **** on PS+) here on out. I'll watch for their malicious name!    … Expand
  5. BARTA
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Game was released in ps+ So much time ago and till these days they didnt fix issue with ciuch co-op Mode. This issue was found in 2016,so itGame was released in ps+ So much time ago and till these days they didnt fix issue with ciuch co-op Mode. This issue was found in 2016,so it is 4 years. Second thing is that developers stopped answersing for mails according to this issue. So sorry it could be something great, but… Expand

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