With a name likeGang Beasts, one would expect a gritty, dark, and violent game; however, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Judging purely from its name, no one would have expectedGang Beaststo be a fun, silly, and bright multiplayer beat ‘em up party game that is perfect forfamily and friends.
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It’s no surprise that with its chaotic gameplay, adorable jelly fighters, questionable physics, and hilarious ragdolling, fans would be quick to make some creative memes; whether it be about the game itself, relatable everyday life, or other similar titles. Here are some of the bestGang Beastsmemes the series (and fandom) has to offer.
8Expectation Vs. Reality
Back whenGang Beastsfirst came out, no one really knew what to expect. Some people passed on it at first due to its rather simple gameplay and premise but later realizedthey had been missing out.
After warming up to the game,Gang Beastsquickly gained popularity due to its iconic (and hilarious) physics, becoming famous for its prolific “jello baby fights” (due to the floppy characters’ bright colors) that made for great meme material.
However,Gang Beastsis much more than just its hilarious meme material; every round can end up in some seriously intense fights and nerve-wracking one-on-one showdowns!
7Life Imitates Art
Thismeme from a Reddit useris a perfect recreation of any typical high-octane fight scene in an action film from the 80s. It’s rather accurate, right down to the costumes as well. While some fans made comments about how the screenshot could be fitting for any 90s action film as well, the mullets, wardrobe, leather jackets, and handlebar mustaches definitely scream 80s aesthetic.
Perhaps that’s just another one ofGang Beasts' charms. Not only can players duke it out with their friends, but they can also feel like an action hero while they battle for the crown.
6In My Safety Square
For any players that may not know what “suiciding” inGang Beastsis, it’s a gameplay technique that involves grabbing another player and jumping off the stage to effectively kill both parties. While it’s still a fairly popular technique to come across when playing, it’snot exactly efficient or even favorable.
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For the most part,manyGang Beastsplayersaren’t fans of the strategy as neither party gains anything from it. It just goes to show that no matter what game it is, there will always be that one certain strategy that causes almost everyone to rage-quit.
5Relevant To My Interests
Whilepopular meme formatsare always good because of their versatility, it’s even better once there’s a specific version that feels like it’s made just for a particular group of people. The iconic Drake meme has made its rounds all over the internet, being used for tons of different fandoms for shows, games, or movies. Thisparticular Reddit userfinally gaveGang Beastsfans their very own version of the famous meme.
No offense to Drake, his version is great too; but it’s always a treat finding a meme format specifically geared towards the show/game/movie it’s about!
4Both Are Good, No Fighting!
There has been a great debate about which game is better:Gang BeastsorFall Guys? While there are many memes from both sides of the debate claiming their game is better, this particular meme really brings the two great games closer together.
In this much more wholesome meme, rather than pit the two games against one another, it’s acknowledging that whileGang Beastscame first as a big part of many people’s childhoods,Fall Guysdeserves just as much love. Why choose one when both games are fun, creative, and bring their own version of multiplayer madness to the table?
33 AM “Me Time”
This meme couldn’t be any more relatable. In the hustle and bustle of the busy everyday life with work, school, and other responsibilities, it can be tempting to extend that “me time” to the late hours of the night (and sometimes into the early hours of the day). Netflix and YouTube can definitely pull one into a “just one more video” or “just one more episode” wormhole until the sun comes up.
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While theGang Beastsimagery is supposed to serve as a mere metaphor, often time, that much sleep deprivation can really feel like thephysical equivalent to a body slam.
2Copied Homework?
There’s a saying that states that for every masterpiece out there, lies a cheap imitation. No matter what series or franchise it is, whether it be a video game, film, or show, if it is popular enough, there will be someone that will try profiting off its success with a hastily made knockoff.
It was just a matter of time until other similar games tried cashing in onGang Beasts' popularity. Sure, the character designs are fairly simple at first glance, but after a while, theprolific jelly fightersmade a name for themselves and any copycats in the crowd were easy to pick out in a flash.
1Tearing Us Apart
Leave it toGang Beaststo give everyone the most accurate depiction of how it feels to simply exist in the world right now. Everyday life can be incredibly stressful, so it’s always a good idea to get ahead and to clock in a few hours to study, prep for work, or even just clean up around the house. However, that tempting urge to lay back and just play video games all day is incredibly difficult to say no to.
While this meme makes it seem like the only option is inevitable doom, don’t lose hope! Finding that perfect balance between work and leisure may be challenging, but it isn’t impossible. Here’s to hoping everyone makes it out of the year with more luck than thisunfortunate red jelly fighter!
Gang Beastsis available on Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows, Mac, and Linux.
