Brok the Investigator

Brok the Investigator

COWCAT · 2022

A genuinely fresh fusion of detective adventure and beat-'em-up

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird personSide-onSwitch
How you play it

Online co-op

Online co-op

The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of narrative adventure games and classic point-and-clicks who welcome an unusual brawler twist and meaningful narrative branching.: The ingenious blend of brain-teasing detective work and physical beat 'em up action allows you to define Brok's methods, backed by heartfelt character writing and genuine consequences. Tradeoff: The hybrid format means the combat lacks the fluidity of dedicated beat 'em ups, while traditional adventure-game puzzle friction can occasionally slow the pacing.

What it does best

  • A genuinely fresh fusion of detective adventure and beat-'em-up

  • Your methods genuinely reshape the investigation

  • A lovable cast carried by strong voice acting and relationships

What might put you off

  • Combat can feel clunky and under-refined

  • Some puzzles become tedious rather than satisfying

The setup

What you are walking into

Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

Where it lives

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSPlayStation 5MacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

Point-and-clickFightingPuzzleHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionFantasyScience fictionMystery
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