Strange Brigade – Videogame Review

🐾 Review: Strange Brigade Video

Played on: [Steam/PC] · Release: [2018] · Designer/Studio: [Rebellion] · Time: [⏱ 60m] · Players: [1-4] · Store Link : Strange Brigade

TL;DR: A tail-wagging co-op romp through pulpy ruins — fetch your friends, chase ancient curses, and chew through mummies in style. 🐾

Would I play this instead of tidying the kitchen? [Absolutely].

What is it?

Strange Brigade is a third-person co-op shooter set in a fantastical 1930s pulp-adventure world. You play as one of a team of eccentric explorers sent to thwart the resurrected witch queen Seteki and her undead army while plundering ancient ruins for treasures.

How it Plays

Gameplay mixes fast-paced shooting, environmental puzzle-solving, and light exploration. Each level is packed with traps, hidden secrets, and hordes of enemies to mow down using era-appropriate weaponry and magical abilities. It shines brightest in co-op, where teamwork and coordinated chaos make the action sing, but it’s still solid solo thanks to clever level design. The vibe is tongue-in-cheek and cinematic, with a witty narrator punctuating the mayhem. What makes it stand out is its blend of pulpy charm, satisfying combat, and well-crafted cooperative design.

Metric	Rating	Notes (Video)
Tail-Wag Fun 🐾	🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾	Lots of pulpy fun, inspired by The Mummy, and other era appropriate classics!
Fetch-Depth 🎾	🐾🐾🐾☆☆	Straightforward, explore, shoot, puzzle mechanics. Some customisation for character and weapons adds a little variety.
Belly-Rub Accessibility ❤️	🐾🐾🐾🐾☆	Decent tutorial, simple mechanics, easy to play. Improved with friends, but decent solo.
Drool-Worthy Presentation 💧	🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾	This game looks fantastic, has a good visual style.
Zoomies & Flow 💨	🐾🐾🐾🐾☆	Game flows well, and difficulty progression is fair and even.
Treat Value 🍪	🐾🐾🐾🐾☆	Theres a lot of game here, and can be played solo as well as co-op, and it doesnt suffer too much for it.

Good Doggo (Pros)

• Fun, fast-paced co-op shooting with plenty of enemy variety.
• Charming 1930s pulp style and witty narration.
• Rewarding mix of combat, puzzles, and exploration.

Ruff Spots (Cons)

• Can feel repetitive in long solo sessions.
• Story is light and mostly an excuse for the action.
• Progression systems are fairly shallow compared to other shooters.

Verdict

A delightfully pulpy co-op adventure, not the deepest dig, but full of charm, chaos, and treasures worth sniffing out.

Recommendation Tier : 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 – Chef’s Kiss

Legend: 0 🐾 Ruff · 1–2 🐾 Patchy · 3 🐾 Solid Sit · 4 🐾 Good Doggo · 5 🐾 Chef’s Kiss