- Mayhem Brawler v2.3.1 Update Notes - 28 March 2025
Gather around, Brawlers! Thanks to the huge interest in Mayhem Brawler following the Daily Deal, we've prepared an update addressing some reported issues. Improvements: Fixed occasional issues with Steam’s Remote Play Together feature. (If you still encounter problems, the hosting player can resolve this by exiting and re-launching their Steam client.) On the Hero Selection screen, new players now need to press instead of (A) on their controllers to join the game. Added direct links to our Discord channel and Mailing List on the main menu. Bug Fixes: Resolved an issue where cinematics occasionally could not be skipped. Fixed the issue causing the "Join" hint to disappear after three players join on the Character Selection screen — Your friendly neighbourhood developers from Hero Concept
- 🚀 Final 48 Hours on Kickstarter – New Stretch Goal Revealed! - 11 March 2025
Brawlers, we’re down to the final 48 hours of our Kickstarter campaign! The support so far has been incredible, and we’re so close to unlocking the $50K Training Room Stretch Goal! 🏋️♂️ But that's not all—our $60K stretch goal is now revealed! 🎉 🔥 Car Smash Bonus Stage! Ever wanted to wreck a villain’s ride like in classic beat ‘em ups? At $60K, we’re adding a Car Smash Bonus Stage, where you’ll unleash pure destruction in true retro style! 🚗💥 💡 Have you checked out our Combat Mechanics videos? Every week, Creative Director Serkan Özay breaks down the game’s mechanics in a new video. If you haven’t seen them yet, now’s the perfect time to dive in! 👉 Join us for the final push and help bring these features to life! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroconcept/mayhem-brawler-ii-best-of-both-worlds
- Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds Now Live on Kickstarter - 11 February 2025
The wait is over! The Kickstarter campaign for Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds is officially live! Now’s the time to back the project and help unlock stretch goals that will bring even more content and surprises to the game. As a backer, you’ll gain access to exclusive rewards, early updates, and behind-the-scenes content. Whether you're pledging for rewards or sharing the campaign with others, your support will help take Mayhem Brawler II to the next level! Back the campaign now! Kickstarter page. Not sure yet? Try the Steam demo today and experience the dynamic time-transition mechanics firsthand! Let’s make Mayhem City even more epic—together! — Your friendly neighborhood Hero Concept
- Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds is Coming to Kickstarter - 19 November 2024
Hey there brawler! We hope you’re doing great! First, thank you for being part of the incredible journey of building the Mayhem Universe! What began with Mayhem Brawler—a beat ’em up game packed with a comic book art style and thrilling action—is now evolving into something even bigger with Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds. And we’re thrilled to share some fantastic news! Mayhem Brawler II is coming to Kickstarter with its full might! In the game, we’re leveling things up with: 8 heroes and more than 40 opponents Exciting rogue-lite elements Two Timelines to wreak havoc in Online co-op gameplay And so much more! Follow us on Kickstarter to support our development and secure exclusive rewards before it’s too late! Curious? Check it out on our Kickstarter page. Thank you for being part of this epic adventure! Stay awesome, Hero Concept
- Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds - Demo Now Live! - 18 November 2024
The wait is over! The highly anticipated Mayhem Brawler 2: Best of Both Worlds demo is finally here! Now’s your chance to dive headfirst into the electrifying streets of Mayhem City, where you'll experience not only the classic beat 'em up gameplay of the ‘90s but also an entirely new, modern twist on the genre. What’s Included in the Demo First Level of the Game: Including opening cinematic, and Level Boss fights! Four unique Heroes (two for each timeline): Choose to play in the past timeline as the legendary officer Stellar or the relentless Apex Hunter, or fight in the present timeline as the fierce She Wolf or the untamed Beastmaster. Two-Player Co-Op Mode: Team up with a friend to tackle the dangers of Mayhem City together. While this demo is just a teaser, it's packed with enough action to get your adrenaline pumping. We’re still hard at work developing the full game, so your feed…
- We Have New Bundles! - 23 July 2024
Four bundles from four different collaborations! Alongside working on our next title Mayhem Brawler 2: Best of Both Worlds, we have contacted developers and publishers of other beat 'em up games to collaborate on some bundles for our first game, Mayhem Brawler. With these bundles, you can get Mayhem Brawler with an additional 10% discount on top of regular sales! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/42410/Mayhem_Brawler__BROK_the_InvestiGator/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/42399/Mayhem_Brawler__Jitsu_Squad/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43110/Mayhem_Brawler__Dawn_of_the_Monsters/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/42480/Mayhem_Brawler__Final_Vendetta/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/42480/Mayhem_Brawler__Final_Vendetta/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43455/Mayhem_Brawler__Double_Dragon_Gaiden/ Will there be any more bundles? We are still working on more…
- Mayhem Brawler 2: Best of Both Worlds is Announced! - 22 May 2024
...a Time Transition-themed Beat ’em Up with Modern Roguelite Mechanics and RPG elements! Mayhem Brawler 2: Best of Both Worlds is a time transition-themed beat 'em up that incorporates modern roguelite mechanics and RPG elements into its gameplay. Witness how the genre evolves as you defeat enemies and encounter bosses in this beat 'em up yourself or with your friends in a co-op setting! https://youtu.be/ZNY_umihjrE After its predecessor, Mayhem Brawler 2: Best of Both Worlds also features excellent comic book-style art and even more kick-ass soundtracks! From the moment we shared our first development diary for the game in 2022, we've been on an exciting journey. Today, we're happy to announce the game's upcoming release, a milestone we couldn't have reached without your long-lasting love and support! The Steam, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One|Series, and Nintendo Switch versions of the gam…
- Mayhem Brawler II Dev Diary #9 – Backgrounds - 23 December 2023
How is it going, Brawlers? Today, we'll dive into the backgrounds of Mayhem Brawler: Best of Both Worlds. Who is Rabia? I've been part of the Hero Concept team, breathing life into the Mayhem universe for about four years. Initially, I was a painter who wanted to create 3D environments, but my journey in the industry began with coloring character animations for Mayhem Brawler. Back then, I had created backgrounds for the upcoming game, and now I'm one of the few individuals working on the backgrounds for Mayhem Brawler: Best of Both Worlds. How It Started? This was both exciting and frightening for me. Even though I had created small 3D models before, this time, I had to bring to life cities, shops, concert halls, and various concepts. After numerous brainstorming sessions, small experiments, and lengthy discussions about what we wanted to achieve, we started the practical aspect by pre…
- Mayhem Brawler II Dev Diary #8 - The Cover - 14 November 2023
When designing a game's cover art, it's important to take a deep breath. The cover serves as the game's first introduction to the outside world and will remain so for months to come. To be successful, it is not enough to have an impressive cover art and logo. The design should also be able to adjust to different frames quickly. When launching a game, the cover art is required in various sizes, including horizontal (16:9), vertical (9:16), or square (1:1). To ensure the best presentation of your cover, it is crucial to optimize it for each platform where it will be displayed. 1 - Briefing Based on lessons from the Mayhem Brawler's cover art projects, I had a clear vision from the beginning of the Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds cover. To begin with, I created a briefing: The cover art should feature characters from two different timelines in the exact location. All eight playable…
- Wishlist Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds NOW!!! - 1 September 2023
Hero Concept proudly presents a perfect fuse of '90s arcade vibes and modern rogue-lite mechanics: time transition-themed Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds, a sequel to our urban fantasy-themed beat 'em up Mayhem Brawler. Since the day we shared our very first Mayhem Brawler II Developer Diary 1: What Can We Share? over a year ago, we had incredible support from all our officers worldwide. Thanks to your love and support, we are excited to announce that Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds will be released this year on Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox stores. You can add it to your wishlists NOW! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1826380/Mayhem_Brawler_II_Best_of_Both_Worlds/ A perfect fuse of '90s arcade vibe and modern rogue-lite / RPG mechanics in a time transition-themed beat 'em up. Play solo or online with friends and shape the story through your choices. Be amazed b…
- Mayhem Brawler II Developer Diary 7: Weapon Masters - 1 September 2023
Oh, are there even more? Yes, there are! You keep seeing us often because we always bring good news—specifically, Character Concepts for Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds. As you can guess, two more heroes have just arrived as the final pair of the eight playable characters. Hold on! This is no goodbye to our exciting, impressive, and awesomely spectacular Character Concept Arts. They are just the final pair as of yet. You may view new playable characters once we launch the game, and you break it with your superhuman reflexes. Who knows? 🙈🙉🙊 Okay, let's talk about our final pair. Who are these Weapon Masters!? Let's find out. 👇 Perfect Fuse of Slicing and Punching! Hack 'n' slash games are all about fast-paced, action-packed combat. They often have characters who use weapons; some may have unique abilities tied to certain weapons. Using weapons adds an engaging element to the g…
- Marking Milestones: Celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of Mayhem Brawler! - 19 August 2023
First, It feels like yesterday when our officers began offering a thrilling gaming experience that combines classic arcade games with contemporary features. As we celebrate, we reflect on the incredible journey we've been on. From the moment our officers hit the streets, we knew we were creating something unique. The perfect fuse of classic arcade gaming with modern twists was a successful recipe. We are grateful for our community's support in helping us reach this milestone. Enchanting Moments with Witchcraft! In May 2023, the Mayhem Brawler game received the Witchcraft update. This update introduced Nora Komar, known as Alley Witch, to The Stronghold team. Nora's magical abilities added an exciting twist to battles as players progressed through the game. Players witnessed her transformation from informant to ally. In addition, the Witchcraft update left a lasting impact on the game's…
- Mayhem Brawler II Developer Diary 6: Spellcasters - 11 August 2023
Howdy? 🤠 It’s Dilailah once again! You might remember me from the Character Concepts developer diary, where we discussed creating captivating characters. Well, I’m back to introduce you to the spellcaster heroes of Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds. Get ready to be amazed by their magical powers and engaging personalities. 🧙♂️ WOOSH! 💫 Bringing Spectral Blast Into A Fistfight I’ve always been a safe kind of player in every game. No matter the genre, I choose to play with a mage character if I can because I like to support my teammates without diving into the action myself. However, that approach doesn’t quite cut it in beat ’em ups. Have to get your hands dirty! You know, you have to beat ’em up. But fear not! Our spellcasters in Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds possess an enchanting blend of magical prowess and physical combat skills. Our spellcasters can defend themselv…
- Mayhem Brawler II Developer Diary 5: Big Guys - 26 July 2023
Beyond Color Swapping Until the late 80s, the beat ’em up genre had secondary heroes with a color swap technique due to the limitations on the hardwares¹. However, Golden Axe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Final Fight, released consecutively in 1989, overcame this technological limitation and set the standard for characters to look different from each other. I want to highlight one of the groundbreaking titles: Final Fight. This game introduced the iconic and influential character, Mike Haggar, who set a new standard for beat ’em up games, and he paved the way for the famous “Big Guys!” The first things that come to my mind from the old times are; Mike Haggar from Final Fight (1989), Baby Head from Captain Commando (1991), Hawk from Vendetta (1991), Max Thunder from Streets of Rage 2 (1992), Colossus from X-Men (1992), Mess O’Bradovich from Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1993), Major Dutc…
- Mayhem Brawler OST - New Tracks! - 6 June 2023
We all know a good soundtrack is integral to any beat 'em up. It helps the player to get involved with the game setting the tone of a particular level or warning the player that a Big Bad Boss is closer. And when the soundtrack is perfect, we want to listen to it everywhere. That's why we called the talented Emir Merzeci to compose the original 47 rocking tunes from the game for Mayhem Brawler. But, with our past updates, we also updated the game with two more tracks, one from the famous Air Supremacy trailer and the other is the newly added adrenaline-pumped Boss Rush. We know that many of you were waiting to have both tracks outside the game, and we just did that. Both tracks are now available in the Mayhem Brawler OST, which you can find on Steam, so don't lose any more time and update your copy. You can get it right here if you don't own the OST yet. https://store.steampowered.com/a…
- Mayhem Brawler v2.2.37 Witchcraft Update Notes - 23 May 2023
Our latest and last major update for Mayhem Brawler is here, and it will put some magic into your life! If you have seen our latest Developer Diary, you already know what the Witchcraft Update brings to the game. Not only do we have a new playable character, but also a new play mode, Boss Mayhem, and a lot of fixes and improvements to the game. But let’s not waste more time and jump right into the notes. New Playable Character Alley Witch will put a spell on you. To unlock her you need to accept her offer in the Old Subway (Level 4 - B) section. New Game Mode Boss Mayhem - Face all the bosses from the game, one after another, in a new scenario tailored especially for this occasion. Features Animation added to Level Select screen. A "Controller Recommended" notice was added to the Main Menu when a controller isn't detected Balance Boss Nosferatu's Peek-a-Boo attack now deals friendly dam…
- Mayhem Brawler Developer Diary 11: Witchcraft - 17 March 2023
We all know that you are eagerly expecting the upcoming release of Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds, and you can believe us when we say that we are much as excited as you are. The game is shaping up nicely, and we can’t wait to show you all what we’ve been up to… but this will have to wait a little bit. While you wait, we didn’t forget our first game and our promises to our fans! In April 2023, we will release a brand-new major update for Mayhem Brawler with an exciting new mode and a new playable character. It's called: Witchcraft! New Playable Hero: Alley Witch For those following the story, it will be no surprise that Nora Komar, aka Alley Witch, would become part of the team. After all, in the campaign, she became a bit of a snitch, helping our heroes to find clues that were vital to the case. Now fully converted, Nora will be joining the team and helping The Stronghold to sav…
- Mayhem Brawler II Developer Diary 4: Character Concepts - 2 March 2023
Hello there! My name is Dilailah Beste Kuzu and I am the Character Concept Artist at HC HQ. In this new Developer Diary, we will talk about the super fun, yet fairly challenging, design process of our colorful characters. Who is Dilailah? I’m a 23-year-old self-taught 2D character artist who worked for several years as a freelance illustrator before I met Hero Concept. I’m such an indie game geek and a huge admirer of cartoons and animations, especially Disney, which influenced me a lot in finding my very own art style. Working as a character designer has been my dream job and I’m so glad that I achieved it so soon. Now, it’s been almost half a year since I became a part of the Hero Concept crew and it’s very exciting to be able to witness how much our game progressed in such a short period of time! Adaptation Period I must admit that my adaptation period wasn’t easy. The game already h…
- Mayhem Brawler 2.1.9 Patch Notes - 5 December 2022
A minor hotfix for the latest controller-related crash reports.
- Mayhem Brawler II Developer Diary 3: Character Animations - 2 December 2022
How is it going, brawlers? Today we’ll dive into the animations and pipeline process of Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds. Who Is Emre? They call me Emre, I am an animator at Hero Concept since Mayhem Brawler was halfway through. I have always been a sucker for traditional animation. Both modern and retro-themed fighting games such as MVC2, SF3, and, Skullgirls became a massive source of inspiration for me immediately after I discovered the fighting genre. The inspiration I took from fighting game artworks and animations led me to work for the Mayhem Brawler series. What Did We Need For This Game, Animations? We designed our characters based on how we wanted to animate them. So, what kind of animations would we need? The answer was hidden in the pace we desired for the game. We intend MB2 to be fast-paced, flashy, and combo heavy. Therefore, we animate them accordingly and, the des…
