Jeff pointed out last year that Broforce is the game the Expendables tie-in should have been, and he's got a point. It's actually what the Expendables itself should have been also: a steroid-smeared snapshot of 80s action heroes in their prime, pumped up full of beef and self-righteousness as they sear through the scenery.

So yeah, Broforce looks alright, and Ian's been having a look at it - every now and then we like to give him a break from playing stuff like the Aliens: Colonial Marines DLC to actually play something worthwhile. There's a little of Super Crate Box in Free Lives' game, which is of course no bad thing. There's tightly honed mechanics and a keen sense of style, and Broforce has the bonus of being soaked in 80s references. Have a closer look at the Let's Play below to find out more.

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And! You can find plenty more like this at Eurogamer's YouTube channel. Also, do check out Edward Love's piece on South African gaming from earlier this year, which sheds a little light on the development scene that spawned Broforce. Plus! Check the game out for yourself on Steam Greenlight if you want to have a crack at the prototype.