Otherworld Legends Brutal Pixel Brawling Across Shifting Realms

You pick from a growing cast of fighters, each with a distinct skillset: a girl training to become a kungfu grandmaster, a mysterious ronin swordsman, an elf from Elfland, and more misfits who join your crew as you go. They play differently, so switching hero means switching how a run feels. Characters also grow stronger the more you play, unlocking skills and passives with in-game currency. The starter hero is genuinely good, so you can beat most of the game before worrying about anyone else.

The fun is in the combination. Each run throws randomized maps at you, with chests and shops holding ability-enhancing items. Mix those pickups with a hero's arsenal of skills and you can end up dishing out devastating damage in ways the last run never did. Areas keep some structure, so you learn which enemies and bosses wait in each one, but the order and the loot change every time. When a build clicks, the fast pace and tight arcade controls make it feel like a proper rampage. Then the run ends, and you want to see what the next one turns into.

Runs support online co-op for up to four players, and you can also play on the couch with controllers. Joining a lobby is straightforward: make a room, invite people, jump in. A dungeon full of enemies is simply better company when someone is watching your back, and a chaotic build looks even better when three friends are building their own alongside it. Sessions are short and social, perfect for a few rounds in an evening. One thing to know: some heroes unlock faster if you pay for them, though everything can be earned by playing.