

Gang Beasts inspires euphoric reactions, which can be difficult to decipher. It's already a wonderful game, both hilarious and intelligently designed, but rather than simply praising its silliness, I've been thinking about how the whole thing works and why it's satisfying, while also looking at the possibilities that the future of jelly-combat holds.

Rounds often come to a halt as the last Beasts standing collapse into a meat grinder together, unsure who is pushing toward and who is pulling away. It's a surprisingly nuanced multiplayer beat 'em up that combines playgrounds packed with perilous physics and a control scheme that makes combat a sequence of shoving, grappling and tripping over your own fists. Find out more about paid Nintendo Switch Online memberships.Currently in alpha, Gang Beasts is free to download and you should grab it right now. Some online services may not be available in all countries. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. Any online play modes require a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online. This software includes modes or features for which an internet connection and a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online are required. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop. To find out more, visit our Support section. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. You'll need to have your console registered as the active console for downloads for your Nintendo Account by visiting Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to your Nintendo Switch console.
