Bullets & Brains
Battle massive zombie hordes in this intense 3D top-down arcade shooter. Choose from multiple characters, unleash wild power-ups, and fight through a gripping story mode where fast reflexes and pure firepower are your only way out.
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Bullets & Brains is a fast-paced arcade shooter designed to test your reflexes and aiming skills. Deliver precise blows and mow down hordes of enemies! Uncover the story, complete objectives, unlock new levels, and discover powerful upgrades.
FIGHT THE HORDES
Enemies come in all shapes and sizes: some are small and annoying, others agile and dangerous, and some might even try to spit on you. They may not be much of a threat alone, but once they swarm, the tide turns quickly.
UNLEASH THE POWER-UPS
Crush the undead - collect their brains! The more brains you gather, the stronger you become. Evolve into the ultimate killing machine with spinning knives, tactical nukes, and much more.
MANY WAYS TO PLAY
Every level features unique objectives. You might need to destroy enemy nests, clear massive hordes, or simply survive.
A GROWING BAND OF SURVIVORS
New survivors will join your band as you progress. Each features a unique appearance, distinct stats, and a signature starting weapon.
THE WORLD AWAITS
Explore a vast world map and unlock new locations as you advance. Fight through crowded urban ruins, lush forests, smelly sewers, and dangerous snowy mountains.
THE HOME BASE
A place to relax and talk to fellow survivors. Upgrade heroes, unlock new skills and power-ups. Hit the training grounds to earn medals, or simply purchase a new hat!
PLAY YOUR WAY
You want to play with keyboard and aim with mouse? Sure. You like to play with gamepad? Also great. Play any way you want.
CO-OP: BETTER WITH FRIENDS
Grab a friend and blast carnage in local co-op mode. The entire campaign is fully playable for two players.
FEATURES
Multiple playable characters with distinctive weapons - including pistols, shotguns, grenade launchers, saw cutters, and many more.
Experience fast-paced, smooth arcade action.
Features guest characters from the Red Solstice and Bubble Trouble franchises.
Unleash wild Power-ups to wipe out enemy hordes.
Multiple ways to play: Mission, Wave, and Survival modes, each with unique objectives and playstyles.
Build up your base, upgrade characters, unlock new skills, and earn medals on the training grounds.
Explore a massive map with diverse biomes and distinct level designs.
Team up with a friend in local co-op.
Bullets & Brains was created by a small, two-man core team as a passion project.
We’ve poured our hearts into making this game as fun as possible, and we truly hope you enjoy it.
Please try the demo or add the game to your Wishlist, it would mean the world to us!
<3 Ajvar Studio
