Summary
Xbox Game PassaddsBroforce Forevertoday, an updated version of the game that comes with an “improved and expanded campaign with new unlocks,” alongside new bros to play and challenge levels to tackle. Indeed, this side-scrolling run-and-gun game may have missed July 4th by about a month, but its over-the-top patriotism and ridiculous presentation make it a fun game to play through. TheBroforce Foreverupdatejust pushes all of that to the next level.
InBroforce Forever, players take control of a hypermasculine, ultra-patriotic action “Bro” who fights terrorists and rescues other bros; each level has an almost American-styledMarioending, where players defeat a boss, hoist an American flag, and exit via helicopter to explosions. It’s over the top and dumb, which is precisely why it’s so fun. The variousBroforcecharacters are all parodies based oncharacters like Rambo, Chuck Norris, Mr. T, T-800, John McClane, Ellen Ripley (Bro is gender neutral here), and so forth.
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With about 50 reviews accounted for on review aggregate site OpenCritic, it’s worth noting that the reviews reflect the dumb and fun nature ofBroforce Forever. It currently sits with a “Strong” OpenCritic Rating, with a Top Critic Average of 79 and 63% of critics recommending the game. It has a handful of reviews that are 9+ and a smaller handful that is around the 5-mark, meaning mileage may vary. But even the worst reviews acknowledge the game is fun and point their criticisms at technical issues, limited gameplay, lack of depth, and more. Therefore, it sounds like a great game for some mindless escapism with some ‘Merica personified, but maybe not so much for those who are wanting something deep in terms of story, gameplay, and so on.
Xbox Game Pass List (August 2023 - 8th-10th)
Of course, this is but one game joiningXbox Game Passthis week. August 9 will see the addition ofLimbo, which is not only critically acclaimed but is an award-winning title.Broforcemay not be so deep, butLimbois one of those games that truly push video games as an art formwith intensive puzzles, immersive visuals, and an otherwise dark and enjoyable nature.
WhileLimbomay be deeper thanBroforcein presentation, its gameplay is perhaps as lacking in depth. Of course, depth in a game easily varies from title to title, as some games require more than others, but those wanting something with a lot of gameplay depth will get that on August 10 withAirborne Kingdom. It’s a city-building management game, where players control a kingdom in the clouds, and there’s nothing deeper gameplay-wise than intensive simulators.
