The Expendabros

Gameplay becomes really repetitive after just one level, sick guitars though. Overall just not my kind of game because there's not too much to follow along with if you don't have any of the other games (which I don't), so if you don't have the other games, I wouldn't personally recommend this one.

Literally just Broforce with a simple Expendables makeover, which is fine.

Freedom, liberty ,guns ,and FLLEEEEXXXIINNNG

BROS!!!!!! The perfect MERICA F%^& YEAH Shoot em up game. and its free. PLAY THIS GAME DO IT DO IT!!!!!

流程简单，喜欢的直接去买Broforce，这会给你带来更快乐的爽感

É um jogo para você ficar com vontade de comprar o Broforce e funciona muito bem pois joguinho bom da P0**@.

The Expendabros is basically pure action from the moment I start playing. I am running through forests and lumber mills, shooting soldiers, blowing things up and trying to rescue the other Expendabros before reaching the end of the mission. It is a free side scrolling shooter made by Free Lives as a tie in to The Expendables 3, but it feels much closer to a short Broforce style game than a normal movie tie in. The whole thing is deliberately ridiculous, and I think the game understands that the fun comes from going completely over the top. The shooting and movement are really satisfying for something this simple. I can run, jump, climb, shoot in different directions and destroy parts of the environment while moving through each level. The destructible scenery is probably my favourite part because I am not always forced to take the obvious route. I can shoot through parts of buildings, blast my way through obstacles or cause an explosion that completely changes the area around me. It makes the levels feel much more active than a basic run from left to right shooter. There are seven different characters for me to use, and each one has their own main weapon and special attack. Bro Caesar uses a grenade launcher, Bro Christmas has his massive machine gun and chainsaw combination, while Broney Ross brings a more unusual explosive weapon into the mix. I like switching between them because the characters do not just look different. Their weapons actually change how I approach the levels. I can also rescue other characters during missions, which gives the campaign a nice feeling of gradually building up the team. The biggest problem is easily the length. There are ten missions, and I can get through the main campaign pretty quickly once I know what I am doing. There are also some extra secrets and reasons to replay levels, but there is not a huge progression system waiting for me after I finish everything. I cannot keep unlocking loads of new equipment or build some massive character. Most of the enjoyment comes from replaying the levels, trying different characters and messing around with the destruction. That is fun, but I definitely finish wanting more. I also think the difficulty is a little inconsistent. Some sections are straightforward and let me tear through everything, while other moments can become chaotic very quickly with explosives, enemy fire and hazards coming from everywhere. Usually that works in the game's favour because the whole point is excessive action, but there are times where I die because there is simply too much happening on screen at once. The controls are simple enough that I usually understand why I failed, although the chaos can still be frustrating when I am trying to get through a section cleanly. The local multiplayer is where I think the game has even more potential. I can play with up to four people on the same machine, and having several Expendabros running around destroying everything makes the levels even more ridiculous. I also like that the game can be played completely on its own, so I do not need anyone else to get through the campaign. The pixel art, explosions and exaggerated character designs fit the tone perfectly too. It looks deliberately silly rather than trying to make the movie characters look realistic, and that gives the game a lot of personality. Overall, The Expendabros is a really fun little action game that knows exactly when to stop. I like the shooting, destructible environments, seven characters and ridiculous amount of explosions, and the free price makes the short campaign much easier for me to accept. The lack of long term progression and the limited number of missions are the main things holding it back, because I can get through everything before the gameplay has much chance to become stale. Still, I would much rather have a short game that is this focused and enjoyable than a longer game padded with unnecessary content. For me, it is a great quick blast of old school action. Rating: 7.8/10