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The Expendabros

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2014

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Quick resume

The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play, Platform, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Fun, chaotic action
    • Local co-op multiplayer
    • Highly destructible environments
    • Nostalgic pixel art style

    Cons

    • Short gameplay length
    • Limited replay value compared to broforce
    • Random character switching
    • No online multiplayer
    • Some repetitiveness

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to choose paths, use destructible environments creatively, and adapt tactics, though character switching is random."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful shooting, dodging, and boss fights with responsive controls and some challenge."

    • Competition
      -2

      "Focus is on cooperative or solo play with no mention of ranked or leaderboard competition."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Short game but with replayability and co-op fun that encourages multiple playthroughs."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Supports local co-op up to 4 players and is recommended to be played with friends for best experience."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Highly destructible environments allow creative approaches to levels and combat."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Gameplay emphasizes shared fun and cooperation rather than dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Offers stress relief and distraction through chaotic, explosive action and humor."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different characters, weapons, and destructible environments."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Levels have multiple paths and destructible terrain but are relatively short and linear."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character variety with unique weapons allows some personal playstyle expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Features exaggerated action, over-the-top violence and parodies of action movie heroes."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community and social play focus with local multiplayer and shared experiences."

    • Growth
      2

      "Unlocking characters and mastering their abilities provides some learning and development."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and quick reflexes during fast-paced gameplay."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Co-op play encourages social bonding and shared fun, though not deeply emotional connections."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Players cooperate without formal leadership roles; gameplay is more about shared chaos."

    • Progression
      2

      "Unlocking new characters and progressing through levels provides a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Fast-paced, chaotic action creates excitement rather than calm relaxation."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Explosions, pixel gore, sound effects and music provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "No social ranking or status systems; focus is on casual fun and co-op play."

    • Story
      1

      "Simple narrative loosely based on the movie, mainly serves as context for action."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Some tactical use of environment and character abilities, but overall straightforward run-and-gun."

    • Thrill
      3

      "High intensity, explosive gameplay with boss fights and sudden deaths creates thrill."

    • Value
      5

      "Free game offering solid entertainment and acting as a demo for Broforce; excellent value."

    • Violence
      5

      "Heavy emphasis on combat, explosions, pixelated gore and destruction."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid death from enemies and hazards; death is frequent and part of challenge."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026