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Hobo Brawl (also known simply as Hobo) is a classic Flash-based beat ’em up game developed by SeethingSwarm and released in 2008 by Armor Games. The game follows a homeless man, the titular Hobo, who wakes up on the wrong side of a trashcan in a city dump and goes on a violent, over-the-top rampage against anyone in his path.
Known for its crude humor, exaggerated combat, and unique combo system, Hobo Brawl is a nostalgic action game that combines simple controls with chaotic, disgusting moves like puking and farting as weapons. The game’s premise is deliberately absurd, inspired by titles like Dad ‘n Me, and it spawned a series of sequels.
How to play
Controls
- Arrow Keys: Move the Hobo (left, right, up, down). Double-tap left or right arrow to run.
- A Key: Punch or pick up/throw objects (e.g., bins, bottles).
- S Key: Kick or perform other actions.
- P Key: Pause the game and view unlocked combos.
- Q Key: Toggle quality (for performance on older systems).
Gameplay
- Combat:
- Use A to punch and S to kick enemies. Combine A and S in specific sequences to unlock and perform combos (e.g., A + A + S for spitting).
- Some combos involve grotesque attacks like vomiting (A + S + A), farting (S + A), or launching snot (S + S + A). These add humor and variety to the fighting.
- New combos are unlocked by progressing through the game. Check the pause menu (P) to see available combos and their key sequence
- Interaction: Pick up objects like trash cans or bottles with A to throw at enemies for extra damage.
- Health:
- Your health bar is displayed on-screen. If it depletes, you lose and must restart from the last checkpoint.
- Defeating enemies and reaching checkpoints (with passwords provided) allows you to continue progress later.
- As you advance, enemies become tougher, and you face more of them at once.
Enjoy the chaotic, disgusting fun of Hobo Brawl, and let me know if you need tips for specific levels or combos.
