Release Date: August 31, 2023
A fighting game heavily inspired by NeoGeo Pocket Color games. Pocket Bravery is a 2D arena fighter featuring a diverse roster of characters, all having different movesets and powers.
Pocket Bravery is an indie fighting game by Statera Studio. It was inspired by the genre's all-time greats, such as The King of Fighters.
The cast of Pocket Bravery are ichor wielders, able to channel elemental energy to bolster their strength, channel it through objects or evoke it. The game's protagonist is the vengeful Nuno, tailing the Matilha criminal organization. It's up to us how his fate unfolds.
Pocket Bravery is a 2D fighting game, featuring a wide roster of characters, all of whom differ in of fighting styles. The core gameplay consists of arena combat, in such places as New York, Beijing, Glasgow and Japan. The game was designed as to appeal to fighting game veterans and complete newcomers. Aside from punching, kicking, blocking and countering, the combat features three systems we can take advantage of to tip the scales.
The first is the elemental system; charging a special meter lets us unleash a character-specific special move. The second is taunting - a well-timed taunt can benefit us, but also bring unexpected consequences, as the enemies react differently based on their personality and relationship with our character; we're also completely exposed while taunting. The third are breakthrough attacks, letting us sacrifice half of our elemental meter to stop an advancing opponent.
Pocket Bravery s singleplayer, as well as online and local multiplayer.
Pocket Bravery features colorful, pixel-art visuals inspired by NeoGeo Pocket Color games.
Platforms:
PC Windows August 31, 2023
PlayStation 4 April 10, 2025
Xbox One April 10, 2025
Nintendo Switch April 10, 2025
PlayStation 5 April 10, 2025
Xbox Series X/S April 10, 2025
Developer: Statera Studio
Publisher: pQube
System Requirements for Pocket Bravery Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-540 3.06 GHz / AMD Phenom II X2 550 3.1 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 620 / Radeon HD 6570 or better, 16 GB HDD, Windows 10.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 or better, 16 GB HDD, Windows 10/11.
Game Ratings for Pocket Bravery Video Game.
Hey Poor Player: 3.5 / 5 by Gregory Peterson
Pocket Bravery is still a fresh take on the chibi fighter genre and an absolute blast to play through. Hopefully, we get to see more fighting games from this Statera Studio down the road and maybe even some future character releases. If battling with mighty mini brawlers is your jam, or if you’re just a lover of all things fighting games like myself, don’t hesitate to pick up this tiny titan.
Completexbox: 40 / 100 by Dan Boise
I was actually looking forward to Pocket Bravery. I pre-ordering it like over two years ago when it was announced. But oh boy, the final result is highly disappointing. While the quantity of content is through the roof and is surprisingly as more diverse (if not more than) Street Fighter VI, the gameplay and feel of the game feels off and semi-responsive; complemented by cheap A.I.. Considering the price tag of this and high quality fighters available on Xbox, it’s hard to recommend Pocket Bravery.
Nindie Spotlight: 6.8 / 10 by Justin Nation
While certainly a stylish fighting game with flair and depth, it’s approachability absolutely struggles compared to its peers