{"id":3750,"date":"2025-08-18T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-stick-it-to-the-stickman\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:16:48","slug":"review-stick-it-to-the-stickman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-stick-it-to-the-stickman\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Stick it to the Stickman"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Stick it to the Stickman<\/strong>, players compete against other CEOs to become the dominant (and most ruthless) executive. Engage in ethically dubious missions essential for corporate expansion, including vehicle theft, suppressing protests, and abducting building inspectors \u2013 all justified by the pursuit of profit. Obstacles in your path can be dispatched with a thrown coffee cup, or more dramatically, by ejecting rivals through a window. The corporate ladder is a brutal environment.<\/p>\n

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Stick it to the Stickman<\/em> is developed by Free Lives<\/strong>, the studio behind the acclaimed Broforce<\/a><\/strong>, and their latest offering continues to impress. The game features dynamic, physics-driven stickman combat, supported by an extensive arsenal of brutal weaponry and over-the-top special attacks, including fireballs, chainsaws, and katanas. It masterfully blends ultraviolence with a distinctively cute aesthetic. Its gameplay seamlessly integrates various styles, such as platforming, brawling, autobattling, delivery missions, vehicle theft, parkour, and more. Players can engage solo or cooperatively, though the ultimate goal of becoming the sole CEO naturally fosters an environment of distrust among competitors.<\/p>\n

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Photo: \u00a92025 – Free Lives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stick it to the Stickman<\/em> is currently accessible through early access, indicating that while development is ongoing and expected to continue for the coming year, the core experience is already robust. A notable benefit is its scope beyond pure brawling, incorporating elements of world-building and strategic depth that enhance engagement and mitigate monotony.<\/p>\n

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Photo: \u00a92025 – Free Lives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stick it to the Stickman<\/em> offers a highly engaging experience \u2013 intuitive to learn yet challenging to master. The primary drawback, however, lies in its combat style selection: the automatic cycling through learned moves, rather than manual switching, can lead to frustration. While this single-button approach simplifies controls, it often results in unintended actions, such as executing a spin kick when a projectile throw was desired.<\/p>\n

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Photo: \u00a92025 – Free Lives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During play, a striking sense of familiarity emerged. This recalled early internet content from YouTube’s nascent period. The following clip is provided for readers to assess any potential inspiration drawn by the developers:<\/p>\n

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