Indie devs Double Stallion and Kongregate just launched their anime-inspired, cartoony 2D combat racer, Speed Brawl, and the trailer is pretty over the top in an awesome way. Not only did they launch today, they launched on everything, and I mean everything: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Steam, and GOG, which is quite the feat.
Speed Brawl harkens back to old school side-scrolling beat-em-ups, with the twist coming in the form of a timer which forces you to speed through levels, kicking ass and disregarding names as fast as you can. Set in Victorian-era London, the world of Speed Brawl has been dramatically changed by a war with the insect-like lunar invaders called Selenites. After claiming victory, humanity created a vicious bloodsport, "Speed Brawl," which has attracted would-be brawlers from across the world to compete for fame and fortune and "mad cred".
After forming a tag-team of two, brawlers have to run the gauntlet against an onslaught of Selenites and bad-tempered human enforcers who probably hate their jobs like poison. The faster the brawlers are, the better their rewards... and the bigger the roar of the massive crowds of fans and spectators, which is where the cred comes in. Here's a quick rundown of the roster of brawlers that players will be able to tag into the fray:
Elba- Ebba's making her debut on the Speed Brawl circuit! She's an all-rounder whose infectious optimism belies her venomous punch. As agile on the ground as she is in the air, if you're looking for poise and balance, Ebba's the brawler for you!
Bia- Bia is a seasoned fighter, slow and steady wins the race, her mighty mitts will break your face. Well known in the prize-rings of London and renowned for never turning down a challenge from any pugilist, Bia is bringing her technical prowess to the Speed Brawl scene. Those filthy bugs had better look out!
Johnson- A heavyweight boxer whose fiery rampage has toppled all four corners of the European prize-fight scene. However, upon arriving in London, this legitimate contender seemingly vanished. There are rumours of a secretive underground Speed Brawl league, and Johnson's shadow looms large.
Cassie- Little is known of Cassie's backstory, least of all by herself. Brought up roughly on the streets of Paris, she has since fallen in with a bad crowd on the outskirts of London. Nicknamed the "Whippet Street Rat with a Cricket Bat," would-be opponents and league owners would be wise to never turn their back on her.
