Retro Forward Speakeasy Review

Speakeasy quick match

Speakeasy PS4 Review:

Speakeasy is a fighting game set in the 1920's during prohibition. The game is set up with a simplified fighting style consisting of a three-button control scheme. Played similar to rock-paper-scissors. The game is a multiplayer player only game. Developed by indie game studio Super Soul, Speakeasy is currently only available on the Playstation 4. This one is sure to be a party favorite.

I really had a lot of fun playing this game. Like I stated before the game features a simplified control, regulated to three-buttons, the square button is your fake out, the X button is your attack, and the O button is your block. In the quick match game mode it gives you the option to only use one of each move. This allows for matches to be fast paced, not only that in quick match you only have 5 seconds per round. One successful hit and you win the round. Like rock-paper-scissors you can play a best of 5,7, or 9 rounds until the victor is claimed. If the time runs out the game will prompt both players to a button press to see who wins. The first one to either fail or to beat the other player in the limited time will win the round. This will also happen if both players choose to attack at the same time. I really loved the strategy involved. I can also see why this is a game best played with a friend right beside you. This game wouldn't work with a single player mode. Some of the best moments are psyching out your friends. 

The game features different game modes that will either give you more attack options and time per round. My personal favorite would have to be the Tag-mode, and the Tournament mode. In tag mode each player gets to select three playable characters. The most notable changes come from the fact that you have infinite time in this mode, and you can swap out your characters at any time. This will also refresh their move set. But note that when a character comes in they will have a brief moment where they are in a haze, and can't perform any moves. Tournament mode is just what it sounds like basic quick match rules but played with up to 4 players, with the winner of the round moving on until only one is the victor. 

Visually the game has an excellent cartoon style. The cast of characters all look great and have a great amount of charm. My favorites to play as would have to be the jazz musician, a Charlie Chaplain looking character, and the fat nun. The game has a total of 6 characters. Many times I couldn't help but laugh watching a nun fight a wrestler. This game has loads of charm. The soundtrack has a good 20's jazz vibe, which goes hand in hand with the look and feel of the game. 

Speakeasy is probably one of the best party games available for the Playstation 4. Simple controls, and an excellent jazz soundtrack. I strongly recommend picking this up. The game is $9.99 for the Playstation 4, and is currently one of the most charming exclusives I have played on the system. So call up a few friends and let the trash talk begin. 

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