Though impressive, it’s also something that players have seen before from the studio. Cartoon cutout visuals are memorable, as dark tones contrast against an abundance of blood and violence. Anyone who’s played games from Ska before, particularly the Dishwasher franchise, will be very familiar with the aesthetics here. To put it plainly, the game’s storyline is a bit strange and goofy in a dark sort of way, which matches the visual style quite well. You (and others) will lead the punk rock band Charlie Murder on their quest to save the world from rival group Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil minions. The game takes place after/during a punk rock apocalypse.
And while the game’s style is visually striking, difficulties in gameplay design and some repetition sour the overall experience. The title has released as part of this year’s Summer of Arcade on Xbox Live, hoping to stand out as an indie release before the busy fall season of triple-A blockbusters.
With striking visuals similar to those of their previous works, the new game focuses on cooperative play as you fight your way through multiple levels and waves of enemies. The team at Ska Studios are back with yet another stylish and over the top 2D brawler, Charlie Murder.