Review: Mother Russia Bleeds (Steam)

Mother Russia Bleeds is an ultra-violent co-op brawler overflowing with an unmistakable style and unforgettably brutal action for up to four players at once. Set in an alternate U.S.S.R, the story centers on a desperate crew of imprisoned street fighters that must overcome an oppressive criminal authority and forced drug addictions through any means necessary.

Pros;

• Graphics are great. Really detailed pixel graphics.
• Full controller support.
• Steam achievements.
• Steam trading cards.
• CRT screen filters.
• Full online leaderboard support.
• Gameplay is a beat em up much in the style of Streets of rage or Final fight.
• Two game modes: Campaign and Arena which is like your PVP mode. Both are available online/offline.
• Online/offline 4 player co op.
• Three difficulties: Easy, Normal and hardcore.
• Tutorial option.
• Four characters to pick from. Each one has different stats and unique move sets.
• Friendly fire can be turned on or off.
• Combo counter.
• Health can be regained by siphoning it out of incapacitated enemies.
• End of level Score: You earn points by killing enemies, Combo count and finishing levels along with timer bonus.
• Unlock new arena areas as you play through the story.
• In depth fighting system from combos to aerial and ground attacks. You can even beat the living snot out of em whilst they are laid out on the floor.
• Weapons can be picked up and used or even thrown at enemies.
• Big massive boss fights.
• Banging soundtrack.
• Ingame cutscenes.
• Brilliant hilarious dialogue.

Cons:

• Can’t rebind controller.
• Only one graphic option which is resolution.
• Keyboard prompts show in menus despite using pad.
• Slow paced.
• Constant balancing issues.
• Few minor bugs here and there.
• Once you finish the story once there is little reason to go back.