Fighting

Foul Play

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

2.9

Users · RAWG

2013

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 18, 2013

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

FightingHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieArcadeActionCasual

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation VitaPS VitaXbox 360

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Play as the daemon-hunter Baron Dashforth in a side-scrolling co-op brawler set entirely on the grand spectacle of a theatre stage that rewards performance over pummeling. Perform shattering takedowns and reversals!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Stage-show framing uses exaggerated animation and Victorian theatrical style.
Audience meter rewards stylish takedowns during combat.
Chaotic brawling supports cooperative play.
Straightforward controls and clear objectives are easy to understand.
Melodramatic presentation gives the game a playful theatrical tone.

Cons

Core encounters and actions repeat throughout the campaign.
Simple combat offers limited strategic and mechanical depth.
Replay value centers on scores and partner play.
Campaign is brief, especially for solo play.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Fighting

Foul Play

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

2.9

Users · RAWG

2013

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 18, 2013

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

FightingHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieArcadeActionCasual

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

Show all 9 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation VitaPS VitaXbox 360

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Stage-show framing uses exaggerated animation and Victorian theatrical style.
Audience meter rewards stylish takedowns during combat.
Chaotic brawling supports cooperative play.
Straightforward controls and clear objectives are easy to understand.
Melodramatic presentation gives the game a playful theatrical tone.

Cons

Core encounters and actions repeat throughout the campaign.
Simple combat offers limited strategic and mechanical depth.
Replay value centers on scores and partner play.
Campaign is brief, especially for solo play.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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Work together in co-op; Action combat

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Work together in co-op; Action combat
Worth exploring for: run-based progression

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