Fiscal Kombat

About

Fiscal Kombat is a web-based beat 'em up that lets you play as Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a real-life French political figure, as he battles a roster of actual 2017 election-era politicians and business leaders. The gameplay is straightforward: mash buttons to punch, kick, and throw opponents while dodging their attacks. Each fight features stock animations and minimal dialogue, focusing on the raw satisfaction of seeing high-profile names get pummeled in pixelated fury. This Flash game leans hard into its niche premise, blending political satire with arcade-style action. Its bold use of real-world figures, some of whom are still in the news, makes it a curious artifact of its time. While the visuals and mechanics are basic, the sheer audacity of turning election drama into a brawler resonated enough to earn a cult following. Best played with a side of context about French politics, it’s a short but sharp example of games as social commentary.

Storyline

Jean-Luc Mélenchon shakes the "oligarchs" one by one, from Jérôme Cahuzac to Christine Lagarde, including Nicolas Sarkozy, Emmanuel Macron, Pierre Gattaz, Patrick Balkany, Liliane Bettencourt and François Fillon, so that they "give back the money".