Gang Beasts 1.17

A silly physics-based party game for PC

Gang Beastsis a premiumactiontitle for PC created by developer Boneloaf. It's amultiplayerparty gamethat utilizesphysics-based mechanicsfor its core gameplay. In it, players will controlgelatinous charactersas they brawl it out with others on a variety of dangerous levels.

Take thequirky look and presentationofFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, mixed with thechaos and mayhemofRubber Bandits, and you get Gang Beasts. Players will take part in rounds of absurdbeat 'em upknockout fest to determine who can hit the hardest and who will fall first.

Smack them silly

Gang Beasts takes place in fictional Beef City where you roam the streets of the Meatropolis district. You'll take control of jiggly anthropomorphic characters as you look to duke it out with your fellow gelatinous blobs in a free-for-all brawl fest. Your main objective is to beat each other silly until one of you gets knocked off. Punch, kick, headbutt, and grab your way to victory—whatever it takes.

You can customize your character with different colors and a variety of costumes before jumping into a fight. It also features multiple stages that all bring something unique to the match. Some will take place in a subway, while others will be at an incineration facility or even atop a blimp. You can literally choose anywhere, and this is great for keeping gameplay fresh.

Now, the game's greatest source of laughs also ends up being its most glaring weakness. As mentioned, it utilizes physics-based mechanics and the way characters behave and react to getting attacked or stumbling is just hilarious. However, it has a negative effect on the controls, which often become finicky and imprecise. This also extends to the combat aspect, such as landing a hit or grabbing an opponent.

Fun and absurd, as it should be

Gang Beast is a fun, absurd, and hilarious party game that you can enjoy playing with friends and family. It offers tons of variety with its levels, and will offer you plenty of laughs the whole time. While the controls are easy enough to learn, they can be rather tricky to execute at times. Just stick with it and you'll get the hang of things soon enough. Highly recommended.