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Balacera Brothers

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Balacera Brothers

gameAppID 1353550Released
Release dateJul 10, 2020

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Details

DeveloperMerso Entertainment
PublisherMerso Entertainment
FreeNo
Required ageNone

Inspired by classic titles like Contra and Sunset Riders, Balacera Brothers is a retro run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action.

Balacera Brothers is a run-and-gun action game set in a world plagued by crime and darkness. Join heroes Harold and Benny as they take a break from their ska band to battle the merciless Nugnur and his army of evil skeletons in this adventure inspired by classics like Sunset Riders and the original Contra. Featuring: Classic Run And Gun action that captures the spirit of run-and-gun classics of the 80's and 90's. Four different weapon upgrades: Spread Shot, Flamethrower, Laser Gun, and Homing Gun. Ability to hold up to two weapons simultaneously, and switch between them anytime. 3 difficulty levels: easy, normal and hard. 2-Player Local Co-op: Team up with a friend for double the fun and chaos! Energetic Ska Soundtrack Globally Inspired Stages: Explore levels inspired by real-world locations. Variety of foes: Including Medusa (Athens), Rougarou (New Orleans), and the Wildmaa (Basel) "Crime ran rampant through the streets, but Harold and Benny played every club and dive to spread that sweet sound of music to every ear that could hear. However... Crime breeds fear, and fear feeds the dark. The ghosts and ghasts reach out and eat more than the boys can beat! When music alone can't stop these bad bones, it's time for a little balacera!"

Genres and categories

ActionSingle-playerMulti-playerCo-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenPartial Controller SupportFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
PC
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Ratings and content

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