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About Strange Brew
Strange Brew is a quirky indie adventure game where you play as Joe the Duck, a coffee-obsessed mascot fighting to survive a zombie apocalypse triggered by a cursed pumpkin spice latte. Developed by Electric Monk Media, it launched on PC in February 2026 as a fast-paced single-player experience. The game blends slapstick humor with survival mechanics as you sprint through a chaotic town, evading brain-hungry mobs while collecting coffees and sabotaging the company’s plans. It’s a short, absurd romp that leans into its weirdness, offering a break from standard zombie tropes with its focus on caffeine-fueled chaos.
Gameplay
You spend most of the game running, jumping, and ducking to avoid zombie crowds while grabbing coffees scattered around a crumbling town. Controls are tight for platforming, with quick-time dodges and a dash mechanic to create distance. The map is littered with environmental hazards, collapsing buildings, explosive barrels, and you can use these to thin zombie numbers. Each level is a frantic sprint to reach the next coffee spot, with checkpoints forcing you to replay sections after deaths. The camera occasionally struggles in tight spaces, but the momentum-driven gameplay keeps things snappy. Boss fights involve dodging giant robo-zombies, and the final act has you destroying the town’s central factory.
What Players Think
Strange Brew holds a 7.8 average rating from 12,000 reviews, with 45% completing it. Players log around 6 hours total, though 30% drop before the finale. Community moods split between "entertaining" (58%) and "frustrating" (22%), with complaints about repetitive level design. Critics gave it a 72/100, praising the creativity but calling the 3-hour campaign "overpriced." Achievement hunters note 35 trophies, with 70% average unlock rates. One review: "The jokes hit harder than the zombies, but the repetition drags." Another: "A caffeinated blast, even if it fizzles out quick."
PlayPile's Take
Strange Brew is a $24.99 novelty best for fans of offbeat humor and quick action. It’s not deep, but the zany premise and tight controls make it a fun afternoon diversion. The 15 achievements add minor replay value, though the short runtime and repetitive levels may leave some wanting. Skip if you crave story or lasting challenge, but grab it for a laugh and a few chaotic coffee runs.
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