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Play Brutal John and his dog in a retro FPS campaign, blasting crypto-mining mutants with an arsenal across varied levels.
Released 22 Jul 2025
Blast Crypto Mutants
Fight as Brutal Dog
Hunt Classic-FPS Easter Eggs
Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.
Developed by OldSchool Laws Team · Published by OldSchool Laws Team









Set in a future controlled by crypto-mining technology, the campaign follows Brutal John and his companion Brutal Dog as they fight to stop the forces behind it. You play as both characters across their respective story levels.
Combat centers on fast first-person shooting with a varied arsenal, melee moves, grenades, and a slow-motion ability. Face groups of enemies and boss battles, with graphic enemy dismemberment as part of the action.
Explore settings ranging from cities and casinos to caverns and space stations, searching for secrets and interacting with level details. The campaign also includes vehicle sections, arcade mini-games, simple puzzles, and weapon upgrades.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its brisk, satisfying gunplay and varied weapons, along with its deliberately silly parody of classic shooters. Many also enjoy spotting references and secrets throughout the varied levels. Some reviews, however, describe ammunition and difficulty balance as uneven, and criticize vehicle handling or the usefulness of upgrades.

Those who control crypto-mining — control the world.
And only two real men can stop this madness — BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG.
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Crazy Storyline. Save the world from the crypto-mining madness.
A true Old-School FPS, featuring retro-inspired graphics and gameplay that pays homage to the legendary FPS classics of the '90s.
Play as Brutal John and his loyal companion Brutal Dog, each with their own unique storyline levels.
Wield a devastating arsenal of weapons, and experience an ultra-detailed gibbing system where every shot dismembers enemies with gory details.
Epic Boss Battles. Face off against giant brain machines, and grotesque alien overlords.
Explore the universe! Uncover secrets and hidden Easter Eggs across the entire game.
Dive into amazing locations: sci-fi space stations, cities, wild west, caverns, casino, crypto-mining factories, and more.
Superior dynamically changing old-school soundtrack.

| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 35 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |