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Butchers Don't Surf!

"Butchers Don't Surf! RELOADED" is an endless runner side-scrolling 3D game with adventure elements.

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June 1, 2023
3 years and 63 days ago
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About the Game

Premise

A mysterious object from space is sowing chaos wherever it goes. Land vehicles begin to move on their own, causing accidents and hit-and-runs on the roads. Planes, helicopters, and other aircraft also come to life, creating a scene of despair. At the same time, wild animals invade cities and attack the population.

On an isolated farm in the Alps, pigs gain intelligence and arm themselves. The farmer is overpowered.

The swine spot an enigmatic "monolith" floating in the sky and devise a daring plan to capture it. However, to reach the black stone, they must cross an enigmatic aerial chaos.

They recover an old cannon stored on the farm and launch the butcher, a retired "circus human cannonball," toward the object. Now, they train the farmer intensively to carry out crucial missions. 

Gameplay

Every three rounds, the character is launched from a cannon with the goal of going as far as possible.

During matches, earn money, access the shop, and invest in new equipment, firearms, and cannons.

Upgrade your inventory and try to make it around the world!

Additionally, unlock unique characters, complete missions, and earn medals.

The experience is so rewarding that you'll want to start all over again! 

RELOADED

"Butchers Don't Surf! Reloaded" is the revised and improved version of the first game in the series, featuring new mechanics, new characters, new challenges, and redesigned environments.

The game also includes a guide to help the player reach the end of the journey.

Medals

After purchasing equipment from the barn, a cannon from the yard, or a firearm from the tent, new trials will be unlocked on the medals board. As you increase your records in the matches, more medal trials will become available. There are a total of 84 trials to complete.

Equipment

Inside the barn, you will find eighteen different types of equipment. Some are designed for flight, while others are specific for water use or work on the ground.

Cannons

There are eight cannons and one catapult.

Firearms

Outside the barn, there's a tent filled with firearms. Use these weapons to clear your path by destroying obstacles and eliminating flying objects.

Other Characters

Besides the butcher, you can control other characters. To unlock them, visit the laboratory and enter the correct code on the capsule panel where they are imprisoned. The codes are engraved inside suitcases that can be found and collected during matches.

Missions

Some impostors are trying to help the monolith escape the planet. Stop them!

New Characters

New characters are available on the second character selection screen: Cosplay, Succubus, Transhumanist, Fat Snake, Shogun, Samurai Armor, Cyber Criminal, Strange Girl, Horse, Witch. Upon selecting one of them, you must complete an extremely challenging stage full of obstacles to unlock the character for full use in the game.