De Mambo (2017)

Developer: The Dangerous Kitchen
Publisher: The Dangerous Kitchen, Chorus Worldwide
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic multiplayer brawler where a single button press and flimsy levels create chaotic, accessible mambo combat.

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What players say

Players praise De Mambo as a chaotic local multiplayer party game with one-button controls, comparing it to Smash Bros mixed with Puzzle Bobble. Singleplayer missions add variety, though some note the game is short on easier difficulties and the retro art style is deliberately quirky.

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