Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Indie
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Secret Base
- Publishers: Secret Base
Devil’s Dare: A Nostalgic Zombie Beat’em Up with a Permadeath Twist
Introduction
Devil’s Dare is a 2D zombie beat’em up game released in 2014. It is the spiritual successor to Bitejacker, another zombie beat’em up game released in 2011. Devil’s Dare carries on the same theme of parodies, pitting classic game heroes against monsters straight out of 90s horror movies.
Gameplay
Devil’s Dare is a side-scrolling beat’em up game that can be played with up to four players in local co-op. The game features a variety of playable characters, each with their own unique abilities. Players must fight their way through hordes of zombies and other monsters, using a variety of attacks and combos.
One of the unique features of Devil’s Dare is its permadeath mechanic. Every time a player dies, they lose all of their progress and must start the game over from the beginning. However, players can earn money by killing zombies, which can be used to purchase upgrades or to revive themselves when they die.
Characters
Devil’s Dare features a cast of playable characters, each with their own unique abilities:
- Ash: A chainsaw-wielding hero from the Evil Dead series.
- Bruce: A martial artist from the Double Dragon series.
- Duke: A one-man army from the Duke Nukem series.
- Ellen: A Ripley-inspired character from the Alien series.
- Frank: A Frankenstein-inspired monster.
- Hsien-Ko: A vampire from the Darkstalkers series.
- Leon: A police officer from the Resident Evil series.
- Sho: A ninja from the Shinobi series.
Enemies
Devil’s Dare features a variety of enemies, including:
- Zombies: The most common enemy in the game. They are slow and easy to kill, but they can overwhelm players in large numbers.
- Ghouls: Faster and more agile than zombies, ghouls can also spit acid at players.
- Demons: Powerful creatures that can shoot fireballs and summon other monsters.
- Bosses: Large and powerful enemies that appear at the end of each level.
Setting
Devil’s Dare is set in a variety of locations, including:
- A graveyard
- A forest
- A city
- A laboratory
Development
Devil’s Dare was developed by Engine Software, a small independent game studio based in the United Kingdom. The game was funded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2013.
Release
Devil’s Dare was released on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in 2014. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised its retro graphics, challenging gameplay, and sense of humor.
Legacy
Devil’s Dare has been praised for its unique blend of retro and modern gameplay. The game has been cited as an influence on other indie beat’em up games, such as Streets of Fury and Fight’N Rage.
Conclusion
Devil’s Dare is a fun and challenging beat’em up game that will appeal to fans of retro games and zombie movies. The game’s permadeath mechanic adds an extra layer of challenge, making every death count. With its variety of characters, enemies, and settings, Devil’s Dare is a game that will keep players coming back for more.
Review Score
8/10
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