Brute Force

Brute Force is a three-player fighting game released in 1991 by Leland Corporation. Players take on rival gangs in chaotic street brawls, battling through detailed city environments with plenty of destructible objects. A wide array of weapons and items are available to pick up during the fights, allowing for varied combat approaches as players try to overwhelm their opponents. The game’s visual presentation features a horizontal screen resolution of 320x240 pixels and utilizes a palette of 1024 colors, all powered by Zilog Z80 processors alongside an I80186 sound processor. Players control their characters using an eight-way joystick and two buttons to execute attacks and maneuvers in the fast-paced action. Designed by Bob Skinner and Kevin Lydy, Brute Force provides a unique multiplayer experience focused on aggressive confrontations and environmental interaction within its urban setting, complete with vocal performances from the Slater Bros.