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Daniel MossichukDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rougelite WoesThe beat ’em up genre is one that, similarly to the retro FPS (“boomer shooter”), has made quite the resurgence in recent years.Dec 25, 2023
InNexiGobyTobin CarlbergThe 5 Best Beat ’Em Up Games to Play on Nintendo SwitchRetro-style brawlers aren’t just for arcade machines — they’re on consoles, too! The five games on this list are super fun on the Switch.May 5, 2023
InTheNameBrandbyBrando CalrissianScott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game — Complete Edition ReviewWhile I love the Scott Pilgrim franchise through its comics and movies, I had a hard time finding the love for it in this arcade…Dec 19, 2023
amr al-aaserWhat makes a good beat-em-up?The invisible complexities of an easily dismissed genreAug 30, 20191
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InVitor CastrobyVitor CastroA Final Vendetta ReviewReleased by developer Bitmap Bureau in 2022, I played through Final Vendetta in 2023.Jul 15, 2023
