Bearsus

Bearsus is a lighthearted cartoon fighting game by Entrevero Games where wrestling-style bears compete in colorful arenas using an unusual two-button control system. Instead of giving you a long list of controls, the game creates movement, jumps, and fictional attacks from different combinations of only two main inputs.

The current browser version includes eight playable bears, Arcade Mode, local two-player matches, and an Endless Mode. The presentation is exaggerated and non-realistic, with the focus placed on timing, simple controls, unlockable characters, and short matches rather than realistic combat.

Game Detail	Information
Game	Bearsus
Current Developer Credit	Entrevero Games
Earlier Developer Name	ARF Game Studio
Genre	Fighting, Action
Gameplay	Two-button cartoon bear arena matches
Main Controls	A and D or Left and Right Arrow Keys
Supported Devices	Desktop, Phone, Tablet
Poki Release	April 2022
Latest Poki Update	March 2024
Current Poki Rating	4.4
Current Poki Votes	238K+
Playable Bears	8
Main Modes	Arcade, 2-Player, Endless
Multiplayer	Local two-player
Engine	Construct

Poki currently credits Entrevero Games, while older Bearsus builds and historical records credit ARF Game Studio.

How Bearsus Works

Bearsus reduces a fighting game to two primary buttons.

Different taps and sequences make your bear:

• Move
• Jump
• Perform fictional attacks
• Double-jump
• Use an action during a double-jump

The small control system is the main idea behind the game.

Poki currently describes Bearsus as a two-button fighting game with eight playable wrestling bears.

Bearsus Controls

The current Poki controls are:

• A or Left Arrow: One main directional input
• D or Right Arrow: Second main directional input
• A, A or Left, Left: Attack 1
• D, D or Right, Right: Attack 2
• A then D or Left then Right: Double Jump 1
• D then A or Right then Left: Double Jump 2
• A or Left while double-jumping: Air action
• D or Right while double-jumping: Alternate air action

All of these are fictional in-game controls for Bearsus.

Only Two Main Buttons Are Needed

The unusual part is that Bearsus does not give every action its own key.

Instead, the game interprets:

single inputs

double taps

and

two-button sequences

differently.

This keeps the keyboard layout small while still giving each bear several moves.

Eight Bears Are Playable

The current Poki build confirms eight playable wrestling bears.

Players can choose different fighters and work toward unlocking additional options through the game’s progression.

The characters also have different move combinations, giving the roster more variety than a purely cosmetic selection.

Arcade Mode Is The Main Solo Challenge

Arcade Mode puts your selected character through a sequence of matches.

Poki says you face five bears during an Arcade run.

Progress in this mode can unlock:

• Additional fighters
• Alternate color palettes

That provides a clear reason to complete Arcade Mode with different characters.

New Fighters Can Be Unlocked

Not every character needs to be available immediately.

Poki specifically says Arcade Mode can unlock new fighters.

This gives the short matches a wider progression system.

Instead of playing only for one result, successful Arcade runs help expand your character choices.

Color Palettes Add Customization

Bearsus also includes unlockable color palettes.

These change a character’s appearance without changing the basic two-button concept.

They provide a smaller reward alongside full character unlocks.

Endless Mode Keeps Going

Players wanting a longer solo challenge can select Endless Mode.

Poki says your health carries over from the previous round in this mode.

That changes the structure from separate fresh matches into a longer sequence where each round affects the next one.

Two-Player Mode Uses Local Multiplayer

Bearsus also includes a 2-Player Mode for playing against another person.

This should be described as local multiplayer rather than ordinary internet matchmaking.

The original ARF listing also identifies the game as supporting local multiplayer for one or two players.

Earlier Builds Mentioned Parsec

The old ARF Game Studio alpha page noted that players could use Parsec externally to turn local sessions into remote play.

That was not a built-in matchmaking system.

For the current Mopoga page, the safest multiplayer field is:

Local two-player

Different Bears Can Have Different Styles

Poki describes the eight characters as having mix-and-match moves.

That means changing your fighter is more meaningful than simply selecting a different color.

The basic two-button control concept remains the same, but character behavior can vary.

Matches Are Designed To Be Short

ARF’s official itch.io listing describes an average session as only a few minutes.

That fits the structure well.

You can choose a bear, play a quick match, unlock something, and immediately start another round.

Bearsus Was Made With Construct

The original developer page says Bearsus was made with Construct.

Historical release records also identify Scirra technology as the engine behind the game.

This allowed the project to appear in downloadable and browser forms.

The Game Began Before Its Poki Release

Bearsus has a longer history than its 2022 Poki date suggests.

Historical records show early Windows and macOS alpha releases by March 17, 2020, while the itch.io alpha followed later that year.

ARF was still publishing development updates in May 2021.

So April 2022 should not be described as the first existence of Bearsus.

Early Alpha Had Only One Playable Bear

The old ARF itch.io description says the alpha initially had only one playable character:

El Poderoso.

That early version supported:

• CPU battles
• Local two-player matches

The current Poki edition is significantly more complete, with eight playable characters and additional modes.

The Full Poki Version Expanded The Roster

Comparing the old alpha with the current browser version shows how much Bearsus grew.

Early alpha: 1 playable bear
Current Poki version: 8 playable bears

This is why older Bearsus guides can contain outdated character information.

Poki Release Date

Poki currently lists:

Release: April 2022.

A historical release database separately records Poki distribution on May 9, 2022.

Because Poki itself currently displays April 2022, that is the better platform field for a Poki-focused Mopoga page.

Latest Poki Update

Poki currently lists:

Latest update: March 2024.

That is the safest current browser update field.

Older 2020 and 2021 ARF development updates belong to the earlier alpha period rather than the current Poki build.

Current Bearsus Rating

Poki currently shows approximately:

4.4 from 238,909 votes.

Because the vote total keeps changing, the cleaner publishing format is:

4.4 from 238K+ votes

Desktop Play

Desktop is officially supported by Poki.

The small keyboard layout works particularly well here because you only need A and D or the Left and Right Arrow Keys for the central control system.

The challenge comes from understanding what different sequences do rather than remembering many keys.

Phone Play

Poki also officially lists phone support.

The mobile layout adapts the game’s two-input concept to touchscreen controls.

Because Bearsus was built around very few controls, it transfers more naturally to touch than games requiring a large keyboard layout.

Tablet Play

Tablets are also supported.

The larger display can make the animated characters and arena easier to follow while retaining touchscreen controls.

Who Created Bearsus?

This requires a little history.

Earlier versions were developed and published under ARF Game Studio. ARF’s itch.io account still hosts Bearsus and identifies itself as the creator.

Poki now credits Entrevero Games, and Entrevero’s official website includes Bearsus in its current game catalogue.

For a current Mopoga details table, use:

Developer: Entrevero Games

A historical section can note the earlier ARF Game Studio credit.

Entrevero Games Is Based In Uruguay

Entrevero Games describes itself as an indie co-op game studio based in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Its official team page lists several developers and artists and shows Bearsus alongside the studio’s other games.

Bearsus Was Previously Promoted Under ARF

A 2021 Uruguay video-games industry brochure lists ARF Game Studio as the studio behind Bearsus and describes the project as a two-button 2D fighting game.

This supports the historical ARF credit and explains why older sources do not say Entrevero Games.

Other Entrevero Games

Entrevero’s current official catalogue includes titles such as:

• Jump Jousts Jam
• Cozy Room Design
• Stick Fighter
• Vero Life
• Combimon
• Batwheels
• Bearsus
• Craig of the Creek: Fiesta de Agua
• Thomas y sus Amigos al Rescate

Stick Fighter Is A Related Studio Title

Entrevero also lists Stick Fighter in its official catalogue.

The visual theme differs from Bearsus, but both reflect the studio’s interest in compact, accessible action-game controls.

Common Bearsus Mistakes

One common mistake is assuming every action has a separate keyboard button.

Another is forgetting that double taps and sequences change what the character does.

Players can also overlook Arcade Mode progression and miss the fact that completing it unlocks characters and color palettes.

The easiest way to understand the game is to learn the two main inputs first, then notice how the different combinations change the character’s animation.

A Better Way To Start

Begin with one character and learn the basic two-button system.

Try the different input sequences in the game until the movement feels familiar.

Then use Arcade Mode to see several opponents and unlock additional characters.

After that, Endless Mode provides a longer solo challenge, while local 2-Player Mode is available when two people want to share a session.

A simple learning pattern is:

learn two inputs → recognize combinations → play Arcade → unlock characters → try other modes

Related Categories

Bearsus fits naturally into:

• Fighting Games
• Action Games
• Bear Games
• Arcade Games
• Two-Player Games
• Local Multiplayer Games
• Cartoon Games
• Mobile Games

Poki currently places Bearsus primarily under Fighting Games.

What Makes Bearsus Different?

Bearsus takes a genre that often uses many buttons and reduces it to just two core inputs.

Single presses move the character.

Double taps trigger different fictional actions.

Alternating the buttons creates double jumps.

Eight bears provide different styles.

Arcade Mode adds unlockable characters and palettes.

Endless Mode carries health from one round to the next.

And local 2-Player Mode lets two people share the game.

That simple control idea, combined with colorful cartoon bears and short matches, gives Bearsus a very different feel from more complicated fighting games.