Pit People

Pit People is one of those games that I enjoyed despite being terrible at the genre.  While the game can be simple compared to other games in the genre, the combination of the easy to pick up gameplay and the graphics and humor that The Behemoth is known for makes this a game worth checking out regardless of whether you've played other tactical RPGs or if this is your first one.  Plus, who doesn't want to hear a giant space bear taunt you throughout the game?

Let it never be said that indie developer The Behemoth hasn’t carved out its own unique identity thanks to the studios blend of stylish art and offbeat humor. Following on the heels of Castle Crashers and BattleBlock Theater, Pit People channels the exaggerated art style of its predecessors while embracing a more strategic mode of gameplay. The result is a romp of a game that rewards you with hilarious jokes for dominating foes on the battlefield.

The catchy song that plays over Pit People’s ending credits (and has been stuck in my head for the last several days) proclaims: “And it all makes sense now!” That might be overstating things, since its tactical battles never played out the way I expected due to each character having a mind of their own when it comes to what to actually attack or heal. But pit People’s weird world has a special, quirky way of being amusing no matter what you’re doing. I enjoyed it mostly in small doses, as the bright colors, twisted sense of humor, and goofy, energetic soundtrack can get to be a little much so...

Despite its combat’s limitations, I adored Pit People’s lively world with all its crazy characters and absurd situations. There are tons of items to get, fighters to capture and quests to complete in its delightfully rendered areas, but it’s mainly The Behemoth’s approach to humor, both in a visual and written sense, that makes me look back at my time with the game and smile.

I fell into the pit.

Of course, you might be fine with chortling in an episodic fashion. Or you might just want to play a daft multiplayer tactics game as soon as possible. In that case, you could do a lot worse than Pit People. It’s hugely unfinished in its storytelling, but in fighting terms it’s surprisingly well-polished, as well as being packed with characters, weapons, armour and nonsensical cosmetic items. Myself, I’ll come back when it’s done for good. When the Great Bear wills it.

The Behemoth's distinct brand of humour is back although this time around, it's within an SRPG instead of an action game.

It can be difficult for a video game to form its own identity rather than rely on the inspiration from the games that came before it. Although The Behemoth’s latest release, Pit People, is a game unlike anything I’ve seen before. Hell, it’s unlike anything I could have ever imagined.

In Pit People, you are forced to deliver your tactics around huge doses of ridiculousness and chaos, utilizing a roster of unfit and unorthodox magical characters. Combine the likes of unicorns, cupcakes, gnomes, and electrobots in order to somehow outsmart your opponent in a fun, deep and engaging tactical madness experience! How much randomness is too much randomness? Find out in Pit People!