Strange Brigade

Criminally underrated game with a fantastic setting. This game deserved so much more.

Strange Brigade is a third person adventure game that feels like a playable Indiana Jones movie. Set in egypt, you play as a member of the Brigade, sent to stop the witch queen Seteki and her army of mummies to destroy the world.
​The gameplay is based on a linear level design, fast-paced shooting, the solving of ancient puzzles and the search for hidden treasures. Whether you play solo or in co-op (with a team up to four players), the action and enemies stay pretty balanced. I'm not sure if the amount of enemies change regarding the amount of players, but I played it in solo and in coop with three other players and none of this seemed to be exceptionally difficult.
Strange Brigade is set in a vibrant, colorful world with nine levels that prioritizes fun and action over a deep storyline. If you're looking for a game to just chill and blast some mummies in solo or with friends, this is it. The game doesn't take itself too serious, thanks to the hilarious narrator who comments on your every move. (Since I've read that many people got annoyed by the narrator, I want to mention that you can reduce his talking to the minimum.)
There is also some kind of horde mode where you have to fight different waves of enemies while trying to survive as long as possible. It's a nice change to the linear level design and kept my friends and me entertained for many hours.
​Overall, Strange Brigade is an amazingly fun third person adventure which is definitely worth a buy, but I wouldn't pay the full price. I bought the game at release on a 90% discount for 5€ and wouldn't spend more than 25€, so maybe wait for a good sale as well.

FOR EVERYONE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH 4-5 MINUTE BLACK SCREENS AT THE START
Go into your BIOS and disable Hyper-Threading, something with the newer build of windows 10 (possibly even 11) breaks Hyper-Threading in regards to Strange Brigade, causing it to hang when booting. The same issue effects the game Code Vein and needs fixed by the developers.
Please remember to re-enable Hyper-Threading after playing the game, as disabling it can negatively impact performance in other titles!

Ahh! but what’s this? A daring adventurer stumbling upon a forgotten relic in the vast catacombs of gaming history? Whyit can only be...Strange Brigade! A sleeper gem so overlooked one could assume it's been hidden away in Professor Archimedes "Percy" de Quincey's satchel.
With its delightfully witty 1930s adventure flair the game has charm from every ancient ruin and trap-riddled tomb. The narration was splendidly packed with humor and delivered with the enthusiasm of a poor chap who’s had entirely too much tea! The maps themselves are absolutely gorgeous and bursting with atmosphere, danger, and the occasional mummy with an extremely poor attitude.
Did you mention you liked puzzles? Good heavens! the puzzles and collectibles scattered about the levels are enough to keep even the sharpest explorer occupied but beware some are well hidden. Combat packs a satisfying punch with each character bringing their own unique flavor to the expedition. This game has modes that can extend play time but after a while the magic does dry up.
Beware adventurers! Danger not only lurks in the Tunnels of Wadjet but in the DLC pricing as well! Three separate "expansions" are needed for the 100% and purchased individually they may leave your wallet looking as empty as a risen pharaoh’s sarcophagus. Fortunately, savvy treasure hunters can often unearth the season pass on key sites for a far more reasonable price.
Nothing says “teamwork” quite like unloading bullets or the power of souls on a mummified horror while your best mates awaken an ancient curse! A smashing cooperative romp with friends, packed with charm, action, and enough wisecracks to awaken the dead. Final verdict? By Golly! A triumphant 8/10. You'll understand my review once you play the game.

Is it repetetive? yes. But as long as you know what you're getting into, it's fun. As someone else said, it is a bit serious sam like, you're blasting your way trough waves of enemies, and doing some light exploration and puzzle solving, and looting, and that's it. Nothing more, nothing less.
Looks good, runs great.

HOLY MOLY.... Forsaken City level on EXTREME is something beyond... I don't even know what the heck to say! It's very very hard to beat! That said, what an amazing game! I highly recomend this game!

+ Light story
+ Performs well in 4K on modern GPUs
- Missions 2-12 aren't offering any new game mechanics that wouldn't already be present in the 1st mission
- Overpriced if not on sale (80€ for the Deluxe Edition is excessive)