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Beer'em Up

Duffer and Amber, Gods of Beer and Dance, will get themselves involved in a frantic chase after Raisin, God of Wine. In an act of arrogance and envy, Raisin has stolen The Sacred Barrel, the only source of beer for the whole Island of Maltisa.

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November 9, 2018
7 years and 268 days ago
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Mixed17 reviews64.7%

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About the Game

Beer'Em Up is a game belonging to the Beat'EmUp genre, with melee combat mechanics and special abilities through which our protagonists will be able to sweep at pleasure a large number of enemies that will come out to meet them, as well as face the most varied situations, from dodging the rubble of buildings that collapse in its path, to escaping giant rolling grapes in the purest Hollywood style.

Beer'Em Up features:
  • Two characters to choose from, as funny as they are different from each other: a strong, forceful God battling with a mace or an intrepid Goddess, skilled in the use of the sword.
  • A wide range of combos to be able to eliminate enemies in the way that best suits the player.
  • A series of special abilities rendering players more powerful, able to defeat a greater number of enemies at a single strike.
  • A bizarre story, full of hilarious and surreal situations.
  • A fast-paced gameplay that gives no respite and pushes the player to learn the end of the story.
  • A fantastic setting inspired by ancient mythologies and the culture of beer and party.

In this game, the God Duffer together with his beloved wife Ambar, must face terrible creatures to recover the beer that has disappeared from his world.

The game features local co-op, with both characters having the same abilities, but varying in the speed and power of the execution.

Players will have to face different traps, such as destructible covers, catapults triggered by enemies, rolling trunks, and a long etc ...

The progression of the game is carried out through melee close combat, including, progressively, three special abilities, which expand the range of attacks, increasing the strategic factor:
  • Berserker Mode: An overload of power that will help players finish anyone who dares to stand between them and their barrel.
  • Area Attack: A powerful blow against the ground, capable of knocking down all the enemies ​​approaching the player.
  • Sweeping Attack: A long-range hit, which can make enemies have to think twice about their life choices.