When I first saw the work done on Boet Fighter, the South-African developed beat-em-up with a bit of local flair, I had a bit of a laugh at the ridiculousness of it all, recognising the stereotypes it gleefully plays on. I desperately wanted to play it then. As time’s gone on – it’s been about a year since it was initially teased – I have to admit that the whole thing’s becoming a bit tiresome. The marketing – with its Joburg “boet” accent text that’s been repeated ad infinitum has lost its initial lustre and it’s really time that the folks at Cali4Ways Games put the game out.
Annnnnnnnnd that’s happening! The game is set for a release on Steam towards the end of next month. Look, as tired as I am of the schtick, lead artist Louis Du Pisani’s scribbles are always fantastic, and the whole thing does still seem like a silly bit of fun. I hope that the gameplay itself holds it up to be more than just a joke game though – with a bit of introspective satire or something to keep things interesting.
To celebrate its impending release, there’s a brand new trailer for the game – which may or may not have easter eggs or cameo or two.
The game’s up on Steam, ready for you to wishlist if it’s your sort of thing. It’ll also be hitting mobile and console platforms at some point.
Last Updated: August 20, 2019
Admiral Chief Umbra
August 20, 2019 at 11:21
Lekker man, lekker
Dr Webster Flexington
August 20, 2019 at 11:28
I guess, I’ll have to throw a few rands at this
Dr Webster Flexington
August 20, 2019 at 11:42
We’re always complaining that there aren’t enough South African games out there, and then when we get it, in typical South African fashion we complain about it as well… Sigh! South Africans… :/
I’m going to buy the game, because I want more South African developers to come to the table and make games (but then I also want them to respect South African gamers – unlike a few tools on Twitter who take it for granted).
Weanerdog
August 20, 2019 at 11:50
Are people really complaining about it?
Dr Webster Flexington
August 20, 2019 at 11:51
Is the Pope wet…?
Weanerdog
August 20, 2019 at 11:59
For the last time. I will not wear the Pope outfit for your sexual fantasies.
Dr Webster Flexington
August 20, 2019 at 12:15
You will, because I paid you handsomely… now rock that papal robe, baby!
Geoffrey Tim
August 20, 2019 at 11:59
I legit, sincerely want this game to be good. it has proper SA flair – but I’m tiredddddd of the actual marketing for it.
Mark Treloar
August 20, 2019 at 17:02
I have to agree. Also unsolicited emails from the developer notifying me of the trailers release means instant ignore from me.
DragonSpirit009
August 20, 2019 at 13:04
Not something I would play… but I loved the trailer
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 20, 2019 at 11:21
And Joburgers, which includes Pretoria, wonder why Capetonians don’t take them seriously.
Dr Webster Flexington
August 20, 2019 at 11:28
It’s a good thing the Joburgers rounded up all the creatures from Pretoria, walled them off and quarantined them. You just can’t have them outside, breeding with the rest of us.
Admiral Chief Umbra
August 20, 2019 at 11:21
…because Capetonians doth not haveth the mental acuity to comprehend.
Jokes aside, people who are like these characters in the game, irritate 7 shades of mielie infused poop out of me
HvR
August 20, 2019 at 13:36
infused with creatine and protein powder?
Admiral Chief Umbra
August 20, 2019 at 13:42
Don’t get me started on THOSE guys, sheesh
Dr Webster Flexington
August 20, 2019 at 17:02
But, broe check my pecs! 😉
Yahtzee
August 20, 2019 at 16:49
Yahtzee
August 20, 2019 at 11:21
That’s a pass from me Piet.
Admiral Chief Umbra
August 20, 2019 at 11:35
…hospital pass
Viper_ZA
August 20, 2019 at 11:41
“…moer all of Fourways in the face…” LOL
CrAiGiSh
August 20, 2019 at 12:24
That was a kak funny trailer, OMG … XD
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
August 20, 2019 at 13:04
Hahahaha this looks lekker brew!