DeVuego

I’m surprised how quickly I was hooked into Arson and Plunder, and was also shocked at how quickly it was over. I spent roughly an hour and a half in the campaign, and another 30 minutes in survival mode. Obviously with a game this short replayability is a bit low, with only 2 additional skins to unlock, a local high-score, and maybe some local co-op to keep you coming back. However, with special moves galore, a great sense of humor, and a gorgeous aesthetic, I do not hesitate to recommend Arson and Plunder to beat-em-up fans of any age. Big thanks to Headup Games and Chainsaw Syndicate for providing me with a review copy. We hope to see another winning indie title quite soon!

With a game like this, the story is up to interpretation. While I found it stale, others might enjoy it more. However, the often frustrating puzzle design is something that is hard to ignore. The beautiful design collides with shoddy gameplay leaving me wishing to explore more of the world, but not the story or puzzles.