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Charlie Murder
By Ska Studios, released 1 Jan 2013
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- action role-playing game
What it is
Charlie Murder is a punk rock-themed beat ’em up and action role-playing game from Ska Studios. The story follows the band Charlie Murder as its members battle rival death metal band Gore Quaffer and its forces in a quest to save the world. Play alone or team up with friends in co-op, including online and shared or split-screen play. The game also supports player-versus-player modes, both online and shared or split-screen, as well as cross-platform multiplayer. Character progression brings RPG elements into the fights: collect loot to improve your character, earn fans to unlock finishers and team-up moves, and find tattoos and relics. It was first released in 2013 on Xbox 360 and later released on Steam on May 12, 2017. Steam lists Windows, macOS, and Linux versions, with an age rating of 18.
What players like, and what they don't
- Online co-op and PvP are supported.
- Shared and split-screen multiplayer are supported.
- Cross-platform multiplayer is listed.
- Loot, fans, tattoos, and relics support character progression.
- Steam lists an age rating of 18.
- Steam lists only Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a punk-themed action RPG with co-op or PvP options. Its shared and split-screen modes may also suit groups playing together locally.
Charlie Murder combines beat ’em up action with character progression and a battle-of-the-bands premise. Its listed multiplayer options cover online and shared or split-screen play, as well as cross-platform multiplayer.
