Strange Brigade

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
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  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 28, 2018
    30
    Strange Brigade has perhaps the most finicky, inconsistent gunplay in my recent memory.

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 57
  3. Negative: 15 out of 57
  1. dontjimmymejulz
    Jan 7, 2019
    4
    There's a fun 1940s charm to this game that I initially warmed to, the old-time radio show narration oozed dry wit and, when playing solo,There's a fun 1940s charm to this game that I initially warmed to, the old-time radio show narration oozed dry wit and, when playing solo, gives you a little bit of humorous company when you're all alone in a dungeon killing brain dead zombies.

    I played this game solo, and after a few hours the well ran dry for me. Hoards and hoards and hoards and hoards of enemies just shambling after me became kinda dull, and the shooting felt janky and unpolished. I used the shotgun because aiming was annoyingly finicky.

    Levelling wasn't super satisfying either, and don't get me started on the save points, - they're few and far between. In fact I put my controller down for the last time after an extremely extended boss area that had me fight literally five different waves of enemies with their own specific boss only to be killed at the eleventh hour and turfed all the way to the beginning of the challenge.

    After dying I realised my mistake but I just couldn't bring myself to go through all those waves again... no. Nope. No way. Not a chance in hell baby.

    Also health was a pain to find, now the game generally isn't crazy challenging but I was always very low on health. I read there was a gem you can find that gives a little health on every kill so that would've been pretty darn handy.

    The game's definitely a budget title so I wouldn't spend $60 US on it, but if you wanna play co op with a bunch of friends and you get this game at a bargain price then yea, you should get a few good hours out of it.    … Full Review »
  2. Spectergadget
    Sep 17, 2018
    6
    This review is based solely on a single player campaign mode, so bare that in mind as I can see that playing this in co-op would have itsThis review is based solely on a single player campaign mode, so bare that in mind as I can see that playing this in co-op would have its benefits. Also I've yet to complete the game (for reasons that will become apparent).
    As a fan of Rebellion games particularly the sniper elite series I was looking forward to this Strange Brigade, although a departure in style for the developer the premise to this game has Its got tons of potential.
    I'll start with the negative: The game-play mechanics are not the best, aiming for example can be tricky especially as the enemies tend to duck and bob as they shamble towards you, even with the aim assist on it makes little difference. Although there is fun to be had here, setting up a trap to destroy a load of enemies the game soon gets repetitive, every so often you'll get locked in an arena type area to face off against wave after wave of enemies. There is little in the way of variety, and sadly there's no way of playing to your favoured style (no stealth option for example) its all guns and bombs blazing or nothing. One more particularly annoying aspect is he clunky controls especially the melee attack which often fails to connect. Finally the lack of health potions is extremely frustrating, I have spent most of this game playing on very low health with little chance of surviving the level, I feel the balance of this game is a bit off, at least in single player mode.

    On the positive side: The graphics are ok, the game's narrator is excellent, funny and perfect for the
    feel of the game. The puzzles can be fun and the game rewards you for exploration of every nook and cranny.
    I accept this game was designed primarily to be played in co-op, and the single player mode wasn't as well thought out as it could have been, as a result this game can get too frustrating to fully enjoy, and sadly there are no difficulty settings to play with if you get a bit stuck.

    Like I said this game as a lot of potential and maybe in co-op its more balanced , but sadly for me this game ultimately disappoints.    … Full Review »
  3. RenaudLemieux
    Aug 29, 2018
    8
    Very good game I was expecting something and finally it is better than what I was expecting. People who put bad critic because they thought itVery good game I was expecting something and finally it is better than what I was expecting. People who put bad critic because they thought it would be as good as a tripple A game thats not the thing to do...The combat is very good for what it is fire system deserve a solid 8. You got a lot of weapons you can upgrade plus you have the possibility to buy other special weapons during mission so people who say the game have lack of variety on weapons have not playing the same game i played. For skills you got 4 per character and theyre all different it is better than zombie army wich you had 0 SKILLS. Similar enemy ? Again wrong wrong wrong and WRONG im just at the beginning and already meet 5 different type of ennemy... The only problem of the game wich is not something that bad its the lack of a good story but like I said no big deal gameplay is the more important. So dont make the mistake of expecting something extraordinairy its a 50 dollard game and for the price it is very good. Sorry for my bad english its not my primary language… Full Review »
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