The similarities between Midnight Fight Express and Hotline Miami are clear to see for fans of the latter, especially given the top-down perspective of Midnight Fight Express and the newer game’s use of unique masks in its customization. However, as shown in its new, three-minute trailer, Midnight Fight Express has a much more in-depth combat system than Hotline Miami, which would only allow for simple fights that either ended in the masked protagonist killing an enemy in one hit or with the player frantically hitting the reset button to try again.

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Midnight Fight Express promises more detailed fights, with combat that looks more similar to Sifu than it does to Hotline Miami, with combo attacks that make the player look like they’re in a Jason Statham-esque action movie, fighting off multiple foes at once. These fights can be enhanced by the skills in Midnight Fight Express, which will unlock new moves and upgrade the playable character. Without any upgrades, there are still some interesting mechanics, such as the ability to counter an opponent, similarly to the moves seen in the Batman: Arkham games.

Also, there’s the Focus mechanic, which allows players to slow down time to decide which enemy they want to go after next. Similar mechanics have been seen in Red Dead Redemption 2’s Deadeye and other titles, but just because something has been used before doesn’t mean it won’t see great success in Midnight Fight Express. While the upcoming game has drawn a lot of comparisons with other titles since it was first announced, it is also clear that the combination of similar mechanics and options are being used to create a unique brawler.

It seems that Midnight Fight Express may revel in these comparisons, and it has even referenced other video games in its promotional material. Back when the reveal trailer first launched in 2021, Midnight Fight Express included a reference to Call of Duty’s infamous No Russian mission. It is likely that the game will be full of other references, as well as some tight and exciting combat when it launches.

Midnight Fight Express is coming to PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on August 23.

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