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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Negative: 6 out of 15

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  1. 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 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
    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 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.
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66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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.
  2. 80
    A truly classy, inventive game.
  3. 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.