Blue Mammoth Games has released "This Is Brawlhalla," a dense animated short celebrating the game's 10th Anniversary. Unlike standard cinematic trailers that often stray from gameplay visuals, this tribute packs the entire current roster—all 67 Legends—into a single, chaotic sequence that mirrors the actual flow of a match.
Frame-Perfect References
For long-time players of Brawlhalla, the standout feature of this short isn't just the roster size; it's the choreography. The fight scenes explicitly utilize animations taken directly from in-game Signatures and Light Attacks. If you know your main's frame data, you'll recognize the specific moves being thrown out in the video. It anchors the cinematic action in the mechanical reality of the platform fighter we've been playing for a decade.
The developers are clearly banking on the community's obsession with detail here. The density of the action is designed to be paused and analyzed, turning the viewing experience into a game of "Spot the Legend" amidst the explosions and knockouts.
Did you catch the deep-cut easter eggs?
Beyond the combat, the short serves as a timeline of the game's history, hiding references that only OG players might catch. The background details include nods to:
- Cassidy’s Cupcakes: A direct reference to the April Fools game mode from 2016.
- The 2014 Logo: The original branding from before the game's official launch in 2017 appears, marking the visual evolution of the title.
This release fits perfectly into the game's lore of an eternal tournament where history's greatest warriors—from Vikings to aliens—constantly test their might. By cramming every single character into one brawl, Blue Mammoth captures the essence of Valhalla: chaotic, endless, and crowded. If you haven't dissected the footage yet, it's worth a second watch to see if your main got a moment to shine or just got KO'd in the background.