Strange Brigade

Rebellion Developments

Rank: #6 / 20
Released: 2018
Studio: Rebellion Developments
Genre: tactical shooter, action game, third-person shooter

At a glance

Strange Brigade is a third-person action adventure from Rebellion Developments, set in the 1930s. Seteki, a witch queen buried for 4,000 years, has risen with an army of undead creatures. Players pursue her through a campaign of ruins, dig sites, pyramids and caves, facing enemies and perilous traps along the way. The game can be played alone or in online co-op for two to four players. There are four agents trained to fight supernatural threats, with magical powers and prototype weapons including the fire-spitting Krakatoa, Chill Burster and Blunderbuss. The listed enemies include mummies, fire-breathing assassins, minotaurs and giant scorpions. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, co-op, online co-op, full controller support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, achievements, trading cards and Family Sharing. The listed platform is Windows.

Who it is for

Suited to players who want a supernatural third-person adventure, either solo or in online co-op with up to four players. It may appeal to groups who enjoy exploring ruins and fighting undead enemies together.

What is good

Online co-op supports two to four players
Four agents with magical powers
Several prototype weapons are named
Full controller support is listed

What to know first

Only Windows is listed as a platform
Co-op is online

Verdict

Strange Brigade combines a supernatural campaign with traps, ruins and undead combat. Players can tackle it solo or team up online in groups of two to four.