If you’ve ever wondered what might happen if aliens decided to settle their intergalactic beef with a bare-knuckle brawl, look no further than Bare Butt Boxing.
Developed by Tuatara Games, a Canadian VFX studio responsible for special effects in Valorant and Mortal Kombat 1, this quirky, physics-based brawler is as ridiculous as its name suggests.
Bare Butt Boxing is the epitome of a quick-play game, ideal for those in between moments when you’ve got ten minutes to spare or you’re waiting for a friend to hop online. The game’s chaotic energy is both its charm and its curse.
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On the one hand, it’s a perfect party game, where you can lose yourself in the madness of fast-paced, button-mashing combat. On the other hand, the sheer level of chaos can make it hard to tell who’s hitting who, leaving you squinting at the screen trying to figure out which alien is yours.
Pants On Or Off?
Customisation is one of the game’s stronger suits. After each match, you earn coins that can be spent on new skins, gloves, and name tags, allowing you to stand out amongst the crowd style.
But while dressing up your fighter is fun, the game modes themselves are limited, and once you’ve played a few rounds, the gameplay starts to feel a bit repetitive.
I found myself mostly mashing the punch buttons and not much else — strategic depth is not Bare Butt Boxing’s strong suit.
I Like Big Bots And I Can Not Lie
Perhaps the biggest letdown is the lack of real players – even a week after launch. More often than not, I found myself duking it out with bots, which, frankly, aren’t hard to beat. The AI opponents lack the unpredictability that makes multiplayer brawlers so engaging, and without a robust online community, the game’s longevity is questionable.
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Given that Tuatara Games also works on high-profile titles, you might expect Bare Butt Boxing to pack a bit more punch. Unfortunately, it falls short.
The lack of features like an instant replay, or match highlights, means you don’t get to savor those epic moments when you land the perfect knockout punch. And for a game with “butt” in the title, you’d think they’d go a bit further in the cheek department.
Should I Buy Bare Butt Boxing?
Despite its flaws, Bare Butt Boxing still manages to be fun in short bursts. It’s crazy, yet limited, power-ups and levels, each with their own hazards and traps, provide just enough variety to keep things interesting for a while – and its theme song absolutely slaps.
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It’s a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is part of its appeal. But without more features or a stronger player base, it’s hard to see it becoming more than a fleeting diversion in the crowded world of party games
In the end, Bare Butt Boxing is like a good punchline — quick, silly, and maybe a little underwhelming, but it’ll make you smile for a moment. Just don’t expect it to knock you out.
Bare Butt Boxing is available now on PC via Steam for $21.50 AUD.
Quest Daily scores Bare Butt Boxing:
6.5/10
Quest Daily was supplied with a review code of Bare Butt Boxing for the purpose of this review.
