The Behemoth's follow-up to Castle Crashers is vastly different, but hilariously good fun.
But, honestly, the sound steals the show. While the music is very good (a couple of tunes are off, but nothing that'll make you reach for the volume button) and the sound effects (love those fart noises) humorous, the narrator is easily one of the best we've heard in games in a long time. His snarky, hilarious commentary never gets old, and it's reason enough to watch the opening cinema all the way through, just to hear his attempt at inventing boat effects. "WHOOSH!" More games could use a voice like his.
Though Battleblock Theater isn't a straightforward brawler like Castle Crashers or a shoot-em-up like Alien Hominid HD, it finds its own little groove, a comfortable place where you – and a friend – can cavort for hours, collecting gems and having some good old-fashioned laughs. This Theater sure took its sweet time opening – but what a show it is.
Score: 9 / 10
