Strange Brigade

1. JNorton

   Jun 23, 2020

   10

   Rebellion Studios this generation has been making bangers!
   
   Sniper Elite to the Zombie Army games. If you like their other works you’ll enjoy this.

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2. SweStars

   Apr 5, 2019

   9

   Probably one of the best co-op shooters I've played. Similar to Zombie Army Trilogy, but in my opinion - better. There are many hazardousProbably one of the best co-op shooters I've played. Similar to Zombie Army Trilogy, but in my opinion - better. There are many hazardous environment that can be shot to blow, crush spike etc. the mummies. Different type of enemies which mixed it up.
   
   Pro tip:
   1. Unlock framerate. On my PS4 Pro it flows like 60 fps instead of 25-30 fps. Gorgeous.
   2. Play on Hard. Medium you can take to many hits. Hard? 2 hits and you'r dead. More fun, especially if you are:
   3: Playing coop.
   
   I got the deluxe version for $27, otherrwise it's quite pricey at $86.
   Solid coop. I had a great time with this little hidden gem.… Expand

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4. ShadowPeter

   Aug 28, 2018

   8

   If you usually play the works of Rebellion, like Sniper Elite and Zombie Arms Trilogy, surely you will feel familiar with this StrangeIf you usually play the works of Rebellion, like Sniper Elite and Zombie Arms Trilogy, surely you will feel familiar with this Strange Brigade. It is a cooperative Third-person shooter (we can also play solo) and the objective is to kill mummies and explore ancient ruins. And no, it's not the first time that Rebellion makes mummy-related games, since in 2000 we had The Mummy for PSOne and for PC.
   
   Imagine the Strange Brigade as if it was a 1930s English television series, in which 4 heroes have to kill the spirit of Seteki, a wicked, power-thirsty queen who was released by archeologist Edgar Harbin. Nalangu Rushida, Gracie Braithwaite, Prof. Archimedes de Quincey and Frank Fairburne are the names of the characters. During the gameplay or during a cutscene, Strange Brigade manages to positively capture the spirit of the adventurous series of the thirties. However, Rebellion made a basic mistake, which shouldn't happen as often as it still does: subtitles are lowercase. Sometimes I don't even notice the captions and this thought comes to me after I've been distracted, "huh? What? What happened?".
   
   As I said earlier, the player will have to venture through unexplored places, always with the Storyteller to describe the events, and use the gray matter to solve the puzzles, discover treasures and diaries, kill mummies, skeletons and a few more creatures. The campaign of the game is not so linear and as a result we have to look at the sites and find out what it is we can do to open the way to move or unlock a secret room, which in my opinion was an aspect that I pleased since I like slightly challenging puzzles. But don't worry, because some puzzles are between the easy and the normal. There are always traps that can be used against our enemies, but be careful, because you or your partners can take with these traps that is almost certain death.
   
   We have a good range of weapons from rifles, machine guns, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, dynamite, grenades, molotov cocktails and amulets. Speaking of amulets, let's say they are a kind of special blow that can be used against enemies. An example of this is the Chariot Charge that knocks down the mummies with devastating force. In order to use the amulets, we have to kill the enemies and collect the souls they left until the sphere is filled.
   
   Strange Brigade does not have energy regeneration (except when in the red zone), so we have to use health potions to revitalize our energy. By the way, you can't take more than one health potion. Whenever the player is killed and if he has a health potion in his possession, we can be resurrected in a sarcophagus (but with the energy bar in the red zone). Nice right?
   
   In addition to the campaign mode, we also have Horde mode (surviving waves of enemies) and Score Attack. In any of these modes, the player can play on solo or in cooperative mode for up to 4 players. And speaking in this latter way, it is always funny and satisfying to play cooperative (especially with friends), not having noticed any problems with LAG. But here is a big flaw, as there is only cooperative online and no local multiplayer. It's a shame, as this game would be extremely fun with local co-op.
   
   Strange Brigade despite running at 30 FPS, also gives us the option of setting at 60 FPS, but with the frame rate unlocked. I confess that I didn't notice major problems of fluency during the 60 FPS and also didn't notice great visual differences between the two modes of performance. In short, despite having taken with the attacks of the mummies, the Rebellion manages to escape with life and arrives at the secret tomb in which it finds the good treasure called Strange Brigade.
   
   Verdict: Despite its flaws, Strange Brigade manages to be a good cooperative game with funny puzzles.… Expand

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5. GrumpyReviewer

   Sep 24, 2018

   7

   This game is pretty neat and I hope it gets some love and support. I have already put 20 hours and don't feel like putting it down soon - evenThis game is pretty neat and I hope it gets some love and support. I have already put 20 hours and don't feel like putting it down soon - even with all these major releases happening (like Spider-Man and Tomb Raider).
   
   Strange Brigade surprised me. I thought it would get repetitive and boring (it can be repetitive, sure), but it's always a lot of fun to return to a map (alone, with friends or with strangers online) to try to find more collectibles and just have some quick, casual fun.
   
   The graphics are surprisingly good, the sound is great (I absolutely adore the narrator) and the guns and bombs feels tight and fun to play with; with an expected collection of molotov cocktails, grenades, pistols, shotguns, machine guns and rifles.
   
   But there are flaws, I won't lie. The cast of characters have no development - almost no development at least - and pretty much feel the same. Tried them all and did not feel any difference to be honest.
   
   Also, this game was made to play with friends, since it can get pretty crazy sometimes - also to help with puzzles. But, at least for me, I played with strangers online since none of my friends are playing SB right now. And there is a problem with this online matchmaking. See, the game has voice chat, ok, but most of the people don't use it - even in games where this is a must, like Overwatch or Rainbow Six. Imagine if people will turn their voice chats on for Strange Brigade? No, they won't.
   
   So, it's odd to play with 3 other strangers who seem to have their own agenda... I want to take my time, check the puzzles, find collectibles, while others just want to rush through it. I seriously think the game needs a simple 'emoticon/words wheel', we could use to say "Over here", "Help", and even "Hello", "Thanks", "Nice", "Bye". Just to make things more amicable. Right now, it's go in and go out. And hope people manage to do something together. I did not enjoy the multiplayer experience for this reason... and most of the time, I returned to the maps alone to search for content and to explore.
   
   The game is also pretty bare bones right now. You beat the campaign in a few hours, then there is horde mode and time attack. By then, all weapons are unlocked and fully upgraded. I think they intend to bring more content - since there is a season pass available - but for the price of 30+ dollars it's a pass from me right now. Maybe in the future.
   
   But the game is fun. Really.… Expand

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6. oliodyssey

   Aug 7, 2021

   6

   To give it a 6 Because I really enjoyed this game but it was in my opinion, a few elements. Like the ability to climb, and many of the areasTo give it a 6 Because I really enjoyed this game but it was in my opinion, a few elements. Like the ability to climb, and many of the areas felt the same. Its missing a bit if gore which I always like. Other than that it's a banger. Check out Sniper Elite 4 and Zombie Army 4 if you like this. Rebellion do great with there bullet Ballistics. Although not so noticed in this title. GREAT Game.… Expand

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7. andrefonseca

   Jul 22, 2020

   5

   Very nice UHD textures, controls are perfect and camera is wonderful. Also, Strange Brigade is very economic on its variety, there is any btw,Very nice UHD textures, controls are perfect and camera is wonderful. Also, Strange Brigade is very economic on its variety, there is any btw, all chapters seems the same. Also, there is no rain, no snow, no metal, no sea, BUT they charge you for all they don't.… Expand

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8. chunkicito

   Mar 20, 2021

   0

   Waste of time. Extremely boring and unoriginal. The game design of this game is like 20 years behind

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