Broforce Reviews

Broforce is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
5 / 5.0
Apr 9, 2014

With a fully-fledged single player / co-op "story" mode, online play, deathmatch, level editor, and more, there's a ton of content for the cost, and it's all a ton of fun to boot.

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Oct 15, 2015

Broforce is a silly, but sincere love letter to iconic action movies, refined to perfection with rich environments and wonderfully-crafted enemies. Even when you're killed by an out-of-control explosion which you triggered, you'll be having an absolute blast with this game.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2015

A hectic run and gun experience that is both fun to play and well designed.

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Thomasfrost1
Top Critic
Apr 24, 2016

The best game for guys who just want to shoot and blow stuff up in an 8-bit world

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Mar 3, 2016

Spreading freedom like a bro!

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9 / 10.0
Nov 30, 2015

Broforce is quite literally a blast to play. It has the humour down, the exhilarating precise combat and level design, the enemy variation, and not to mention a plethora of content to get stuck into.

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90%
Nov 17, 2015

Broforce is an excellent example of how a game based on a classic concept can attract a modern player.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.8 / 10.0
Oct 19, 2015

Beneath Broforce's hyperbolic chest-thumping action movie-inspired silliness lies an extremely polished run 'n gun platformer. Simple and reliable but nuanced and ever-changing (thanks to the constantly rotating characters) Broforce is testosterrific. If you could watch Commando on a SNES, this is what it would look like.

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8.8 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2015

Broforce finally explodes into its final release. The old-school difficulty might shock more casual indie players, but the pitch-black absurdist humor and deep, dynamic gameplay will keep you coming back for more.

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88 / 100
Nov 10, 2015

From the opening game logo with a screeching American Eagle with bulging biceps that barks out Broforce to the Army chopper that transports you to the start of a level and returns to pick you at the end, the game practically reeks of testosterone.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2015

Broforce is, simply put, a love letter to every action movie ever made. Free Lives have taken the heroes we've all seen on the silver screen, thrown them into a 2D pixel environment, and created an insanely addictive, if not a little-too-difficult action game that can be enjoyed alone, or with friends. If you've ever enjoyed the likes of Contra, or even Metal Slug, you really shouldn't miss out on this game!

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8.3 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2015

Maddeningly difficult and seemingly unfair at times, but so much fun I didn't want to stop until I was victorious

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82 / 100
Mar 9, 2024

Broforce is like a summer blockbuster: popcorn action, entertaining, with a lot of humor, that catches from beginning to end and entertains without major pretensions. It's best enjoyed in short sessions, especially if you don't play with friends. To some palates, its action can be repetitive after the first few hours, but that has not been my case...

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8 / 10
Sep 13, 2015

Carving your way through a level in Broforce is chock full of muscle flexing carnage, and it's brilliant for it as explosions rock the screen and you tear through the scenery. Though inventive, some of the boss fights halt that fun, and the way co-op deals with lives is too unforgiving, but it's always throwing out something new, whether it's a different looking environment to blow up, a new type of enemy to blow up or another new bro to add to the team and blow things up with.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2015

An incredibly fun and action-packed experience, perfect for local co-op.

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8 / 10
Sep 14, 2018

Broforce is a hilariously explosive 2D action-platformer with a memorable catch-'em-all cast of action movie caricatures. The action may be a little one-note, but when that note is as big and bold as it is here, you'll be all-too-willing to disengage your brain and engage your trigger finger. After playing through the seemingly unending series of critically-acclaimed, high-brow 2D action titles on Switch, this is the perfect way to unwind.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2018

While having some repetitive levels, Broforce is a high octane ride with plenty of unique boss battles, side quests, and unlockable characters. This high octane title is a perfect addition to the Switch with the brisk pacing of each area.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2015

If you are looking for a bit more dudebro dipshittery in your life, then look no further. Broforce is a heaping helping of nostalgic happiness in concentrated game form. Aside from a rather repetitive set of mission goals and overly complicated level designer, this is the kind of game that is worth sitting down with four friends in the living room and having at it. This is a perfect reminder of what makes couch play coop so much fun. So party up and buckle in, because this is a ride down memory lane that is sure to have some amusing collateral damage.

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THEKINGROBIN
Top Critic
May 31, 2016

New school meets old school in the brand new adventure. Get ready to take on legions of enemies just for the heck of it.

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Oct 19, 2015

The extent to which Broforce's ludicrously silly, testosterone-drenched stylings appeal will likely be the determining factor for most people in choosing to take a chance on the game. To miss out on it for this reason would be a real shame though; beneath its macho posturing is a fine game, easily one of the best 2D shooters of the last few years.

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