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Post#1  Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:40 pm  Reply with quote + 
Hi, everyone.

My partner at TandemShock apparently sweet-talked us into a couple of free Steam keys for a recent Bomberman-esque indie game called BRAWL. I was given one of them; I'm in the process of making my way through the game (almost halfway through the story mode). As for the other key, I was told to give it to one of you guys.

BRAWL is a Bomberman-style game and before you mention it, yes, it's dark and gritty, but it doesn't take itself too seriously - the characters are creepy circus folk and it's all narrated by an absolute asshole. It's kind of bloody and some of the cinematics are a little gory (for instance, a clown holding someone's still-beating heart), but I haven't seen anything too outlandish thus far. The gameplay itself just has basic blood spray effects, and there's an option to turn off that stuff. Some of the characters' stories do touch on some potentially uncomfortable themes. If you're not put off by all this stuff, read on, because this is actually a really interesting variant of Bomberman.

On the surface, it looks like a typical clone, but things have been tweaked and changed to make the experience a lot different than what you're used to. For example, Bomb and Fire stats have been nerfed for most modes, maxing out at 4 units each, and Speed Ups/Getas don't even appear in most modes. Bomb blasts spread rather than instantly appearing, and they are only dangerous for a brief moment. From what little I've played of the multiplayer mode, it takes modes you may recognize from Bomberman games, like Classic, Reversi (Color Domination), Knock-Out Battle (Sumo), etc. and revitalizes them with special abilities and new power-ups.

Speaking of special abilities, each of the eight characters has one rechargeable ability and one special ability that relies on stock items. Most of these abilities are hardly comparable to anything I've seen in the Bomberman franchise. The story mode actually relies on them heavily, crafting each set of stages specifically for the character you've selected. And boy, is it ever brutal. If you're one of us rare people who has always been really interested in a good single-player Bomberman campaign, you should find this really interesting. The enemies are more intelligent, the mid-bosses are hand-picked to challenge your character's techniques, and it's generally all designed to make you think and strategize based on what you can do. It has depth to it, is what I'm saying.

I won't go into much detail, but suffice it to say that this is really pretty interesting and innovative. The developers certainly put more thought into it than Hudson Soft did in their waning years. So, ultimately, what I'm looking for is somebody who really wants to try out a strange new Bomberman experience.

The person I select will get a free Steam key for the game. The method of selection will depend on what you guys have to say and how many of you want it. For example, if just two or three people respond, I might just select the person who seems to be most interested, but if a bunch of people respond, I might have to resort to a drawing of some sort.

If you'd like a free copy of BRAWL, please do the following:

1) If you're on Facebook, like the Bloober Team page and the TandemShock Facebook pages. This is the only thing I was asked to require. I can't verify that you did it, and if you don't have a Facebook account, don't sweat it. I'm going by the honour system here.

2) Leave a reply in this thread telling me that you want in. Feel free to beg and plead and explain why you're interested. I only slightly jest, as this might help me decide depending on the circumstances. You can even draw me a picture or write some uncomfortable fanfiction (if you're crazy enough do that you might want to PM it to me, to avoid the wrath of Razon). I don't know why you'd do that, though, as it almost certainly wouldn't be factored into my decision. All you really need to do is just tell me you want it.

That's it. That is seriously all I'm asking.

I'm not getting paid for this or anything. I just want to give away this gift. Besides, you know I'll jump at a chance to generate some activity in this community.
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Post#2  Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:59 pm  Reply with quote + 
Pretty intriguing stuff. Not sure yet if I want to participate in the raffle, but I am glad something is being done to spark some interest.
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Post#3  Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:52 am  Reply with quote + 
WEH. This sounds pretty interesting but I don't have Steam. :cry: 
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Post#4  Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:14 am  Reply with quote + 
Steam itself is free, you just have to sign up and download it. I have mine set up so that it doesn't run on startup, if that's a concern.
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Post#5  Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:10 am  Reply with quote + 
I went and liked those pages, I've had my eye on this game for a little while now, I'm just not really in a position to buy a new game right now... I try to play all the Bomberman clones out there, if for no other reason that I'm starving for a new Bomberman game. I loved Burnstar profusely, and I'm excited to play Bombernauts when that comes out.

Lots of unnecessary info here, but what I'm saying is: If I got it, that'd be hugely convenient for me, but if I didn't get it I'd end up buying the game in the next month or two anyway.

That's awesome of you to be doing this though! :happy: 
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Post#6  Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:56 am  Reply with quote + 
Heheh, well, seeing as you're currently the only entrant, you stand a really good chance at getting it. As long as you can strategically cripple and elminate any other members who wander into this thread before they get a chance to say anything, it's a sure thing!

I'll probably cut this off on October 8. Four weeks seems like a decent enough timeframe for regulars to see this.
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Post#7  Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:41 pm  Reply with quote + 
:flame:  Death (by dangerous bomb) to all who oppose me! :flame: 
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Post#8  Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:16 pm  Reply with quote + 
I was going to enter in this, then I thought about it. That dude deserves it a lot more than I do.

(Have you seen what he plans to do if he wins the lottery? :oops:  )
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Post#9  Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:07 pm  Reply with quote + 
I'm flattered, but you should still enter. A giveaway with only one person is way too boring. Which is also the reason why I'm commenting again, to continuously bump the thread.

(and I'm only half joking about the lottery thing. It started as a joke with my friends, but at this point, there's no doubt what I'd spend it on. Not like I'm gonna win the lottery anyway, it's just a nice thought)
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Post#10  Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 11:31 am  Reply with quote + 
:star:  CONTEST OVER! :star: 

Thank you all for the unbelievable turnout! Wow! So many entries! It was a tough competition, but in the end, there was one clear winner. You're probably all on the edges of your seats now, biting your nails in anticipation. For four long weeks, you've been wondering who among you would eventually be gifted with this fabulous prize. Well, wonder no more. The winner is...

AtomicPoetryPunk

Runners-up were AtomicPoetryPunk, AtomicPoetryPunk, and, last but not least, AtomicPoetryPunk.

I am sorry to everyone who entered and lost (which was absolutely no one), but thank you for your interest! :happy: 

Alright seriously now, I'll be sending you your Steam key.
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Post#11  Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:50 pm  Reply with quote + 
Straight hustlin' :cool: 
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