The satire belt scroll ACT Pulling NO PUNCHES with a single punch that gives you a sense of defeating the enemy [Developer interview]

This project is an interview with the developer of the new indie game that you are interested in. This time, we will deliver a mini-interlocked show to developers pulling no punches , a satire belt scrolling action released on August 16 for PC/Mac developer for PC/Mac.

This work is a traditional arcade style belt scroll action. In the global pandemic, the player characters who wear the mask will let the people who do not masks with their fists. At the time of writing, it is not compatible with Japanese.

pulling no punches is being distributed for 1,010 yen.

— First, please introduce yourself. What is your favorite game?

BRAINDEAD BROCCOLI This studio is a Brazilian indie game studio and specializes in dark comedy style satire games. Our teams are creating a satire game that features a surreal, real, and violent expression, influenced by masterpiece arcade games, underground comics, animation for adults, and actually happening. 。

Since we are six development teams, each favorite game is different. I wrote this, ULISSES (producer and programmer of this work) loves adventure games such as 3D Mario, BIOSHOCK, and adventure games like Disco Elysium.

――Why did this work developed?

BRAINDEAD BROCCOLI The concept of this work was born in July 2020 when many people escaped from isolation and many people stop wearing masks. Initially, this project was a game-making practice, just a personal 1. However, as more people participated in the project, more people became interested, and this work was completed as a more professional form.

―― Please tell me the characteristics of this work.

BRAINDEAD BROCCOLI This work provides a very impactful experience. With a punch of each shot, you get the feeling of defeating the enemy. According to the feedback received, the players seem to be pleased with the feeling of making the enemy bumpy!

In addition, handwritten smooth animation, type of enemy of each stage, surprisingly bad bosses, unique movements that can unlock each playable character, and very detailed background!

――What kind of person do you want this work to play?

BRAINDEAD BROCCOLI I want various people to play this work. If you like old-fashioned arcade-style belt scrolling actions, you will like the fusion of traditional gameplay and modern and polished systems.

I think that this work can be enjoyed very much for casual gamers and people who do not usually play games who want to enjoy a story about the history of pandemic. As you proceed on the stage, beginners can enjoy all the systems happily, and the tutorial will tell you how to fight according to the beginner player strategy.

— Is there any work influenced by this work?

BRAINDEAD BROCCOLI This work is an arcade game such as Bear Knuckle series, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, Teen Age Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtles Inn Time, The Simpsons Game, and masterpieces. It is greatly influenced by the belt scrolling action.

The art style has been influenced by underground comics since the 1960s, especially the Robert Clams and other indie comics in the 1980s and 90s. For adults, I was influenced by children's cartoon such as SuperJail! SPUMCO work, Mysterious Zone Gravity Falls and Flapjack.

As a theme, it has been influenced a lot from Paul Bar Hoven movies, especially from Robocop and Starship Troopers, and is also influenced by the satire lyrics by Dead Kennedy. I am. It also incorporates humor like tray hoodies and matte stones.

――Do you plan to support this work? Is volunteer translation possible?

BRAINDEAD BROCCOLI I would like to respond to Japanese and other languages! Our team is small, but home-use game consoles publisher (QUBYTE INTERACTIVE) is considering future localization. I would like to welcome volunteers, but it would be helpful if you could understand that it depends on our localization schedule. When contacting us, please email here.

――What had an impact on the development of the new Coronavirus?

There was Braidead Broccoli. Neither this work nor our studio was born without the new Corona.

Speaking of development, the development of this work began when the pandemic was peak. Since then, it has been developing remotely, and this has not changed. Remote work was great, but there was a situation that we were able to develop faster by actually meeting and working. Because I couldn't do this, the development period took extra.

――Is it okay to distribute or monetize this work?

BRAINDEAD BROCCOLI is fine. I would be glad if you could let us know on Twitter or email.

-Finally, please give a message to Japanese readers.

BRAINDEAD BROCCOLI Hello, everyone in Japan! I hope everyone likes our games! I am very honored to be able to deliver this work to every1. When I started developing this work, I never thought that this work would be attracting attention in other countries. I am very happy! Thank you to everyone in Japan!

--thank you very much.