Private Detective Punch Drunk: Kick Ass Under the Influence

9/5/2026, 8:35:05 AM

Release date: 1/18/2018

Tags: #action #indie

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Score: 50%2 user reviews
Review Count: 2 reviews
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Reference prices

Japan

¥ 410 (JPY)

Steam JP

$3.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 410
Global Price: $3.99
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Key highlight

A 2.5D side-scrolling beat 'em up where you fight a sinister corporation exploiting gaming tropes. Features online leaderboards and a unique premise of fighting under the influence.

Who this is for

Embrace the chaos and punch your way through corporate greed in this unique indie beat 'em up!

Details

Overview

Private Detective Punch Drunk (PDPD) is a 2.5D side-scrolling beat 'em up that boldly proclaims itself the only game where you can legally kick ass under the influence. Developed and published by Dogwood Gaming, this indie action title throws players into a gritty world where a sinister video game corporation aims to monetize gaming tropes through exploitative pay-to-win microtransactions. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to fight your way through this corporate menace using your best drunken fists to save the video game industry from their nefarious plans.

Highlights

Unique Premise: The game offers a novel concept where in-game intoxication is not only permitted but encouraged as part of the gameplay mechanics, allowing players to 'legally kick ass under the influence.'
Classic Beat 'em Up Action: PDPD delivers a familiar yet engaging 2.5D side-scrolling combat experience, reminiscent of classic arcade brawlers.
Global Competition: Players can test their skills against others worldwide, with a fully integrated online scoreboard to track high scores and compete for global recognition.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy classic beat 'em up action with a quirky, adult-oriented twist. If you appreciate a good brawl, a humorous premise, and the thrill of topping global leaderboards, PDPD might be right up your alley. It's also for those who feel strongly about the current trends in gaming monetization and want to smash some virtual heads in protest.

Game Info

Private Detective Punch Drunk was released on January 18, 2018, by Dogwood Gaming. It falls under the Action and Indie genres and supports multiplayer functionality, including Steam Family Sharing.Check the review panel on this page or the Steam listing for the latest user review trend.