Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 | |
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Developer(s) | Fair Play Labs |
Publisher(s) | GameMill Entertainment |
Series | Nickelodeon Super Brawl |
Engine | Unity |
Platform(s) | |
Release | November 7, 2023 |
Genre(s) | Fighting |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is an crossover fighting game developed by Fair Play Labs, and published by GameMill Entertainment. It is the sequel to Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (2021) and an entry in the Nickelodeon Super Brawl series. The game was released on November 7, 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Gameplay
Like the previous game, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a 2D platform fighter featuring characters from various Nickelodeon franchises. Gameplay has been updated from the previous entry, with all characters' movesets having been revised and given new horizontal attacks, and new mechanics being added such as aerial dodging and dodge rolling.[1] During gameplay, a new "Slime Meter" can be built up by attacking opponents and used in different ways, such as powering up special attacks, performing attack cancels, and activating powerful character-specific "Super" abilities.[1][2]
A new single-player campaign has been added, in which players must stop Danny Phantom villain Vlad Plasmius from conquering the multiverse. Players progress through nodes that each feature different challenges and special rules, including boss battles and character-specific nodes. The campaign features roguelike mechanics, with players unlocking new characters and equippable power-ups that can carry over to subsequent runs.[1][3]
The game also features a refined arcade mode, along with new mini-games and modes such as a boss rush.[4] Certain stages have been updated to feature selectable alternate layouts.[5] In addition, support for cross-platform play has been added to the game's online multiplayer.[4]
Playable characters
The game features 25 playable characters drawn from 17 Nickelodeon franchises, including 14 characters returning from the previous game. Four additional characters are planned to be released as post-launch downloadable content throughout 2024.[6] New characters are marked below in bold.
- Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender)[7]
- Angry Beavers (The Angry Beavers)[8]
- April (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)[9]
- Azula (Avatar: The Last Airbender)[10]
- Danny Phantom (Danny Phantom)[7]
- Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)[7]
- El Tigre (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera)[11]
- Ember (Danny Phantom)[12]
- Garfield (Garfield)[7]
- Gerald (Hey Arnold!)[13]
- Grandma Gertie (Hey Arnold!)[14]
- Iroh[b] (Avatar: The Last Airbender)[6]
- Jenny Wakeman (My Life as a Teenage Robot)[7]
- Jimmy Neutron (Jimmy Neutron)[7]
- Korra (The Legend of Korra)[7]
- Lucy Loud (The Loud House)[7]
- Mecha Plankton (SpongeBob SquarePants)[15]
- Mr. Krabs[b] (SpongeBob SquarePants)[6]
- Nigel (The Wild Thornberrys)[7]
- Patrick (SpongeBob SquarePants)[7]
- Raphael (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)[7]
- Ren & Stimpy (The Ren & Stimpy Show)[7]
- Reptar (Rugrats)[16]
- Rocko (Rocko's Modern Life)[7]
- Rocksteady[b] (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)[6]
- SpongeBob (SpongeBob SquarePants)[7]
- Squidward (SpongeBob SquarePants)[7]
- Zim (Invader Zim)[7]
- Zuko[b] (Avatar: The Last Airbender)[6]
Development and release
In June 2023, prior to its announcement, several images from Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, including development screenshots and partial box art, were anonymously leaked online.[17] The game was officially announced on July 27, 2023. The game's graphics have been refined over its predecessor, and all characters will feature full voice-acting, a feature which was not added to its predecessor until several months after release.[18] One week after the game's announcement, the full character roster was accidentally leaked via an Amazon retail listing.[19]
In addition to the standard release, the game will be offered in a digital-only Deluxe edition that includes a downloadable content season pass containing four additional characters, set to be released throughout 2024, and an additional "Quickster" costume for SpongeBob. A separate digital Ultimate edition will include the content from the Deluxe edition, as well as an additional costume for each character.[18] An additional "Elastic Waistband" costume for Patrick is available as a pre-order incentive.[18]
Initially announced for release on November 3, 2023,[20] the game was later pushed back to November 7, with physical copies releasing on December 1. Patrick's Elastic Waistband costume was also made available for free to all those who purchased the game digitally during the first week of release.[21]
Notes
References
- ^ a b c McWhertor, Michael (July 27, 2023). "Here's what's new in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2". Polygon. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Announced, Squidward & Jimmy Neutron Join The Roster". Nintendo Life. July 27, 2023. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ Shea, Brian (October 19, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Preview - Loaded With Potential". Game Informer. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ a b McCaffrey, Ryan (July 27, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Announced for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC". IGN. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl [@NickBrawlGame] (August 18, 2023). "Some keen eyes have pieced together that some of our stages are a bit different from video to video… because select stages in #NASB2 have multiple variants! Check out the different layouts of a new stage - Harmonic Convergence, from #TheLegendOfKorra below!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e Romano, Sal (October 31, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 'Campaign' trailer; DLC characters Mr. Krabs, Zuko, Rocksteady, and Iroh announced". Gematsu. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p McWhertor, Michael (July 27, 2023). "Nickelodeon's take on Smash Bros. gets a sequel with 100% more Squidward". Polygon. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (September 28, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 has an Angry Beavers problem". Polygon. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Fanelli, Jason (July 27, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Coming This Year With Playable Squidward And Jimmy Neutron". GameSpot. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ Chalk, Andy (October 6, 2023). "Watch the powerful firebender Azula kick the crap out of Stimpy in the final Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 character reveal". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ Norman, Jim (August 30, 2023). "Exclusive: El Tigre Is The Newest Fighter Slashing Into Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Fanelli, Jason (September 7, 2023). "Ember From Danny Phantom Rocks Out In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2". GameSpot. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Norman, Jim (September 8, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Character Roster - Every New And Returning Fighter". Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ Deschamps, Marc (September 18, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Reveals New Fighter Grandma Gertie (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (August 4, 2024). "SpongeBob's Plankton Joins The Battle In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Borthwick, Ben (July 27, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 sees the Smash Bros alternative return for a second round". VideoGamer.com. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ Adam, Khayl (July 5, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 May Be PS5, PS4's Worst Kept Secret". PushSquare. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c Romano, Sal (July 27, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ Zwiezen, Zack (August 2, 2023). "Looks Like Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2's Full Character Roster Has Leaked". Kotaku. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl [@NickBrawlGame] (September 26, 2023). "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is now available to wishlist on steam, available on November 3rd! #NASB2 Other platform digital pre-orders will be coming later in October! https://t.co/3tckZyV5UM" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl [@NickBrawlGame] (October 17, 2023). "A #NASB2 update: Brawlers! Our release date will be moving slightly as the team looks to put the finishing touches on Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. Digital Versions will now release November 7th. Retail Versions will hit shelves on December 1st. As a special bonus, Patrick's Elastic Waistband costume will now be available to all digital purchases made during the first week of launch from November 7–14!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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