Lets Look At Pocket Bravery! A New Retro Styled Indie 2D Fighting Game!

[@Rooflemonger]

Hey so lots of people asked, so lets take a look at Pocket Bravery! This Retro-styled 2D Indie Fighting Game has been in development for lets say, a hot minute. However, its now finally 1.0 and fully released out on steam (console soon) with tons of features, Rollback netcode, and a very reasonable price tag for everything you get. So while this isn't a review or anything like that, I think this video will arm you with some knowledge of what the game is all about, and if it will appeal to you!

[@mdgiudice8797]

Im glad this game is gaining recognition. The develpment story behind it is really insipiring and it makes me proud as a fellow brazillian. The devs are really passionate about fighting games and it shows.

[@willmarinho123]

This game had a rocky road before release, they are from Brazil I'm glad you are covering this

[@ens0246]

The Brazil gaming scene is so cool. In the last years some of the coolest indie games having been coming out from there, all homages to some of my favourite games of all time

[@ilucasz]

I'm so glad Jon Satella (the game's producer) managed to release such a good game after all that Trajes Fatais controversy.

[@captainmega6310]

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[@ilucasz]

@@captainmega6310 Yeah, Trajes Fatais was a previous fighting game that Jon Satella (Statera's founder and producer of Pocket Bravery) was working on as a producer. To summarize things because the drama is too long and part of it is still going: The dircetor is a incompetent dounche that let the project being robbed by the "person of confidence" that he choose to take care of the Crowd Funding money. Jon tried to tell the director (Onofre Paiva, also known as Onocider), that something was wrong and some third party companies weren't being paid yet, but Onofre ignored it because "he was too busy on his art". The game was supposed to release on 2018, but the robbing made a huge impact on the team and Satella left furious and frustrated. Onofre is to this day "making" Trajes Fatais, even though the rest of the team also left the project because he doesn't know how to move on with the steps of the project. He now, instead of making the fucking game, keeps making long 30-60 minutes "making-of" videos about how much of a artist he is, how his creative vision is fucking sick, but never shows anything about the game itself or talks about the project per se. Well, he recently said there was a small team that he made a agreement to work on the project with him, but I still don't know if it is they trying to take Trajes Fatais from him or him trying to suck resources from other people again. There's a brasilian channel called "Segredo dos Games", that is working on a documentary about the development story of Pocket Bravery and Renato (the channel's owner) said he will also mention new details about all the Trajes Fatais controversy that he discovered over his research. I recommend you go there because there will be English subtitles, so you will be able to understand the video pretty well. Sorry for the bible to explain you, but this topic had a lot of info.

[@rafaferreira6937]

Everyone in the Brazilian FGC is really excited about Pocket Bravery. Thanks for helping spread the word😊

[@Rooflemonger]

Video woulda been up earlier today but I got distracted by the news of CM Punk being fired, which is now a national holiday here on the Rooflemonger channel. A great evil has been purged! Pocket Bravery "Choose a Main" video? Maybe...

[@ScoobySnax.]

Noooo, why’d he get fired….

[@Rooflemonger]

@@ScoobySnax. well lots of reasons really, but not the least of which was endangering the wellbeing of people backstage while assaulting someone who he didn't like

[@13throninbeats]

Yes that video would be fire !!

[@dealt]

Oh jeez another fan of the Buckaroos and Twinkletoes McFingerbang. The Trampoline Cowboy Outlaw Mudshow Goof Patrol

[@ScoobySnax.]

@@Rooflemonger ah that’s pretty bad. I only really knew him from his time in WWE, but it’s upsetting he took his life in that direction

[@Regula_joe]

Ive not played online yet because im addicted to story mode. The story in this game blew me away. Its been a while since a fighting game had a story that utilizes every character on the roster. No fluff either,they all play critical roles, no one is just trying to find out what tue strength is, or trying to show wrestling to the world, no no this is an ACTUAL story. Kudos to these guys and I wish them all the success.

[@Manganization]

Skullgirls had a pretty good story mode too.

[@Link1309]

Would you say its worth it for the Story Mode and Singleplayer alone? Is there maybe also some cool stuff to unlock? Im a very casual player when it comes to fighting games.

[@Regula_joe]

@@Link1309 it depends on what you like for content but for me the story alone was so fleshed out and engaging that it was worth it for me and I got the deluxe edition. Other than that theres some survival modes and 2 characters to unlock.

[@captainmega6310]

You know those also stories too right

[@Jorgec224]

I may check it out just for that

[@Ninjaspygameplays]

This game is the pride of Brazil's FGC

[@metallsnubben]

I was sold on this game the moment I saw Ndidi's big super move, god DAMN these animations

[@Rooflemonger]

yeah the animations are legitimately S+ top notch for pixel art

[@commentarytalk1446]

Don't forget his vocalizations too: "HURRRRR!" with the timbre of a lion's roar!

[@captaindreadfull6795]

Love that you show every type of fighting games, you’re the reason I’m still very into the fgc

[@Rooflemonger]

Fighting games are the best genre of game period, its always just plain fun to see every new game and break down how it all works

[@JonSatella]

Thank you very much for this video, I was really happy watching it. About the inputs, we are going to work hard to correct them, so that they are similar to current games, like SF6, for example. We hope to be able to fix this later this week, between 4th and 8th of September 2023. Once again, thanks ❤️

[@ShadowBlade79]

I'm spreading the word far and wide about this game. This is a pure love letter to the FGC, especially the Brazilian FGC, and they deserve all the love they can get for this. On top of that, this studio is very transparent with their updates, and they are passionate about having the community help make this be the best it can be. Huge SNK vibes, which makes sense considering how much of an inspiration SNK is to this game.

[@gharial3234]

When you covered Pocket Bravery earlier on the channel, I was a little turned off by the artstyle, but it now looks quite charming! Especially love that they're not afraid to make the game's inputs and combos difficult, would love to play a game inspired by older KOF titles! Def gonna pick it up. Also, can we get a character overview? I'm quite happy that my country gets some representation with Malika :)

[@Rooflemonger]

character overview should be next video

[@binho2224]

You were the most I was exited to talk about the game, because of the quality and very detailed videos you make. For that, I thank you! Thank you very much for showing some love to this work of art! We from the Brazilian scene are very proud of PB for such a indie fighting game with so huge quality and content. For 20 bucks, if you are a fan of the genre, you can not miss it! KoF is very famous in Brazil, so yes, the game is heavily inspired by it, but with its own ideas and identity as well. There was another update today, they were aware of some issues, including the input problems. Maybe it got solved now. I, myself, have not encountered any issues so far.

[@leonardomur]

Roof... thank u again to cover the game. 2 things about your review to add. 1- They are patching the game 2, 3 times each day. They said in 10 days the game will receive a patch to make the inputs better. 2- They already annouced 2 season passes with 4 fighters in each. The devs are awesome man. I am PB supporter.

[@esaucortes5840]

Me encanta Ximena y que se llame Guadalupe y se parezca me da mucha risa gran video enseñando el juego Great video ❤

[@nickromano3087]

This game is INSANE! This is the best to play as a former garou stan. Honestly I don't even need garou 2 anymore this game SLAPS.

[@Jeffmetal42]

I wouldn't go THAT far, lol. Garou 2 is still very much welcome in my fgc collection. This does look super sick tho.

[@Jeffmetal42]

As soon as i found this on Steam i instantly was interested. I really dig the Neo Geo Pocket style they went with. Looks really fluid as well. I'll be picking this up sometime in the near future. Props for them doing it w killer sprite art as well, I'm always excited to see new games w pixel art.

[@DaPhenomAce]

This game like really fun. Although I'm probably playing MK1 and Tekken 8, I gotta support this game once it comes to console

[@MK-vi2cm]

Steam Deck

[@ΚρανίΩ]

its an awesome game, you should try it out fr, for a 20$ game, the amount of gameplay and variety is insane

[@franciscor390]

Crazy well animated characters.

[@staysharp2453]

You did an amazing review and managed to cover more topics than most reviewers. That was really nice of you.

[@pluviaaeternum]

Worth mentioning this is a pocket version of a future game with KOFXIII style graphis called Bravery. So long as this one makes enough for that.

[@JacobGameClub]

This game has a lot of content. Amazing!

[@leonardomur]

Amazing game Roof. Thank you to cover this love letter to FGC.

[@superserg4763]

We welcome Ndidi to the Big Boi club. He's so cool

[@renren47618]

As a Brazilian, this is probably the only Brazilian game afther Chroma Squad that i genuinely feel like it's a great one. I really wish Statera Studios become the first big game developer here and they actually have the intention of expanding this universe with not only Fighting Games so that makes me hyped. Maybe we'll finally have our chance to shine in the game industry afther so long.

[@badsketch9264]

MingMei is so fun. I really wish people play this I want more online matches!

[@DM4N367]

This deserves to be big. So much effort, love, and charm put into it. I'm very glad you covered this game. Hopefully it be up there with the big fighting games.

[@tavianfloyd6589]

I have the game and I am absolutely loving it. I definitely recommend anyone who loves fighting games get it.

[@sidneydossantossousajunior3099]

Brasil aqui! Tks to cover this lovely done game!

[@casadocaralysson67]

I really appreciate your in-depth review, Rooflemonger!

[@muteussouza]

As a FGC member, I'm absolutely stunned and enchanted with this game, a piece of art, a loveletter to all FGC, and it's made in Brazil, the love and care are evident, I'm buying and supporting it for as long as I can. Thank you A LOT for talking about it with so much attention to the details and respect too, you're the best Roof, FGC is a better place for having people like you with us.

[@DiseasedCows]

Even if I don't learn it all that much I'll give em a purchase. It's great to see the fans who yearn for the years of 2d sprite fg's just make their own fighting game

[@skeezicksz]

I’ve been looking forward to this one. I love the art style. It has sharp looking supers and great key frames. I gotta check it out.

[@ZzigZaG00NIN]

It's so nice to see the game released So many cool things done in Pocket Bravery it's been a lot of fun playing around with it

[@Windsofambience]

love your videos, I just wanted to say thank you for your coverage on fighting games and the news around them. I try to watch every one even if its for games I dont normally play. You have single handedly gotten me excited for MK (a game i'm terrible at but will be playing lol) and I wouldnt have considered buying this if it wasnt for you as well! Keep up the great work!

[@commentarytalk1446]

Your Overview is just about perfect. It covers the main areas of the game: * Core gameplay of fighting games and conventions * Developing skills at combining attacks and using each characters resources successfully - and improving or mastering progression through the game. It's really helpful showing the basics of the gameplay and then building what's possible bit by bit towards the outrageous but very cool and satisfying combos, which you demonstrated! This kind of Overview would be very helpful for anyone considering purchasing this game and seeing how much depth and value and enjoyment is packed into this game for the price listed. Personal thoughts are the core gameplay with the training modes to help practice and improve and pull-off moves with a range of characters for different play styles (both appearance and gameplay preference) is really tempting offer to sink a lot of hours trying to become "king of fighters" either locally or online. Additionally, there's already been a few pre-release competitions with some awesome matches played, to enjoy seeing how the "pros" handle the different characters!

[@phdbot4483]

Wow! It's amazing how much has been put into Pocket Bravery after all this time! Glad for the development team that they could finally make the game come true! I hope the best for these guys in the future! 🙏

[@TheHeartlessAlchemist]

Feels so good to heva a fighting game developed here in Brazil being so well recieved outside the country. The devs did an incredible job with this game, from content to mechanics and the presentation and brought us so much pride. As soon as I can I'm buying this game. Gotta support our boys!

[@yourchildrensghost9736]

This looks Incredible, Thanks for the breakdown.

[@msblackoozaru]

here we go again, let me thank you one more time to give a bit of your time to make a content about this game, the devs really deserve it!!!! one more thing im not sure you know, but i heard sometime ago this game should have been a normal 2d game, but they decided to do this Super Deformed art style because of bugdet issues, soooooooo....in the future if the game does well enough we may get a sequel with "normal" 2d pixel art characters, so lets buy it people, and give this game a shot =)

[@eduardoserpa1682]

Not at all my type of game, but I hope it goes well for the developers. I'm very happy to see a Brazilian game get this kind of international coverage and care.

[@AKeNeN]

Love the aesthetic. Animation more fluid than MK, too.

[@julioalves4455]

I'm so glad you're showing this game!!!

[@battlericky17]

This looks really really fun

[@KARS215]

SUPPORT INDIE FIGHTERZ!!!!!!

[@knightofvirtue613]

I grabbed this today after just 1 hour with the demo. The sprites are beautiful, the animation is fluid, and the voice work is genuine. Combos are fun, and each character feels unique. Best of all, it has LOTS of game modes. Folks, if you love fighting games and want to support an indie developer, this is it.

[@TheWordPlay]

I had this game wishlisted based on your previous coverage, so now I'm interested in picking it up! I really like the art and animations

[@Sg6CrossOver]

I just loved ming moveset is so cool, loved the animations, those cpu ain't no joke thought they anti air like a pro

[@nishasingh]

He is the one who makes people laugh even they are in depression❤️📈

[@carlosalexander9462]

Nice review, I just missed you talking about the combo factory. IMAO, it's the great inovation of game.

[@batsukamuro]

Thanks for bringing this game to my attention. Looks great.

[@pancho9425]

Love that it takes inspiration from other FG's. Look like a fun pick up. Also hope the Rooflebox is still in the works, would love to have one of those baddies

[@Rooflemonger]

the Rooflebox is actually done and ready, you can order one on the Furin FRS website right now. I will make a post about it on the community tab in a few days just timing has been all over the place lately

[@pancho9425]

@@Rooflemonger you are the beast of the jungle! Thank you!

[@Gloomistic]

I remember this! Thanks for the coverage.

[@OmnipotentO]

Oh it's out now? I'm buying this.

[@gmwes]

8:37, no one told me there would be jumpscares. i downloaded the demo right before this though so this vid is perfect timing for me!

[@Rooflemonger]

yeah i recorded everything for this vid on PC, normally I do all my capture on console which leaves me with a much greater amount of control over the audio than here lol

[@cuoyotoconti]

You really need to try the combo factory. I never see something like this before.

[@TheBlackOtaku]

I completely forgot this game came out last month. I really need to buy this game.

[@ignap]

I had this game on my steam wishlist for like 2 years, so i insta-buyed it

[@mikeoxmaul4685]

As a brazilian I’m so glad to watch you talk about this game 😄🇧🇷 Btw, will you bring us some MK1 content on September 14th or 19th?

[@Rooflemonger]

Not sure the day, waiting on some emails but basically the day Warner Bros tells me I can post stuff, is the day I will post stuff.

[@NathanMartins]

Nice to see u cover this one!

[@connormccarthy2745]

The fact that Happy Chaos is from Ireland is blowing my damn mind

[@Rooflemonger]

Pride of the Emerald Isle

[@connormccarthy2745]

@@Rooflemonger I always knew my chaotic tendencies were genetic

[@eduarte0214]

Awesome breakdown of the game, gonna buy my copy soon.

[@kleberruddes]

i cant stop to play this game, is amazing and so fun

[@kilobyted]

This art style sort of reminds me of Little Fighter from way back in the day. Definitely going to check this one out!

[@beugamer2805]

Thanks for showing this game for more people the developers did this game out of pure love! if it sells well it would be amazing!

[@Obelisk66]

Picked this up after seeing it in your Evo video and am really enjoying it

[@WickedFninja]

I’ve been wondering if you would cover this game nice.. it’s actually pretty fun and interesting can’t wait for full release

[@IKARIking67]

Yeah Ndidi looks like a good character! Looking forward to trying this one!

[@ens0246]

Those super animations are insane! Love em!

[@BreathlessGust]

Really good review. Would love some character overviews.

[@Rooflemonger]

should be the next video!

[@BreathlessGust]

Just watched it. Great overviews as always, my man.

[@jpVari]

been excited for this game for years it feels like but this is such a tough time to justify... gonna try and sneak the purchase in somewhere. they did such a fantastic job, I hope this sees success for them.

[@Umbra_Witcher]

i absolutely can't wait for this to hit consoles

[@Jumentim10]

Não imaginava tanto brasileiro por aqui!

[@Perthworm_Jims_Arcade]

Will be checking this on on ps5, looks sick!

[@VannTango]

I also am having a lot of problems with the input reader and input overlap. It's a little bizarre how the inputs seem to require high speed, but not much precision. I can do double quartercircles with 2323 and I can do DPs with 636. Supers that require qcb+qcf can be input with 2123, which I get on accident all the time when trying to do 236 AND 623. I feel like I have to restructure the way I do basic fighting game motions to avoid overlap. Or just grind for a long time to make my inputs precise.

[@arktype586]

Could you plz make a video explaining every character? What archetype are they according of the game, which are their special moved, etc.

[@Rooflemonger]

should be the next video

[@NeivySeals]

The game is fire, Im having a blast since the release

[@bogbupog]

Only Scottish character I know if Morrigan, but idk if she counts or not.

[@Gloomistic]

16:05 you're great man LOL

[@Apollyon_Rev911]

Interesting characters. Mingmei, Ximena, Sho, and Daisuke caught my eye. I'm thinking of picking this up, even though I'm not a fan of pixel graphics anymore. Wish there was an option to use a smoother graphics style. It would be an instant buy. Hopefully you do a full character breakdown. I'll decide once I see how all the characters play, since that's what ultimately matters🙂. Great video, and thanks for highlighting this game.

[@pedrolima8908]

This game is so amazing !!! I Love It !!!

[@GokudoBarzinho]

Story Mode has more than 4h of content with MANY GREAT BATTLES and mini games With Arcade Mode, there is more 2h i think AAA's should be ashemed And there is a Rainbow Mode in game, everyone is super OP, like a hack mod

[@Ramsey276one]

Oh right, it's finally out!

[@amigoleitao]

Awesome video!!!

[@DiscoJoseph]

I cannot wait for the Nintendo Switch / PS5 release!!

[@Keinish79]

I am gonna get this on the switch so I can have some bravery on the go.

[@TulpaVision]

You gonna cover the new character 👀👀👀

[@chriswright6403]

Isn't it coming to PlayStation 4 and other consoles on May 24th?

[@marcusclark1339]

a complete fighting game with good tutorialization and game modes beyond online, arcade and training with NO monetization Best Fighting game easily, by no monetization alone pushes above MK and SF

[@carlbob0002]

It's an amazing indie FG!

[@watoworld]

Does anyone know how to unlock Jorge? Can’t seem to find any info on it

[@DGFTardin]

Ndidi is so big he doesn't fit the frame besides the life bar lol

[@NegoClau]

This game is awesome!!!

[@renatoramos9910]

Awesome video

[@mattatsu]

This game looks awesome! I’ll grab it when it hits Playstation

[@myquietreviews]

Does anyone know the button combinations to perform "Taunts"??? And yes I know on the DualSense you press the touch pad to taunt but I play on PC & it's driving me crazy trying to figure this out 😆😆😆😆

[@Ramsey276one]

0:30 she's this game Zenyatta? (Sort of...) XD

[@devastatheseeker9967]

It reminds me of dive kick just by the art

[@felipecavalcantisoares7746]

Team Ndidi, here!

[@SelfActualized174]

Looks super fun and unique