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Battle Princess of Arcadias
Battle Princess of Arcadias

Action 26 September 2013

Two-dimensional action RPGs reminiscent of automatic beat 'em up games or titles such as Dragon's Crown or Odin Sphere from PlayStation 2. During our adventure we take on the role of a brave and weapons-possessing white princess and her two allies, fighting against the threat that threatens the Kingdom and the whole world.

PS3

Shenmue III
Shenmue III

Action 19 November 2019

Sequel to a japanese action-RPG series started in 1999 for Dreamcast console. Yu Suzuki, father of the series, is responsible for the production of Shenmue III in cooperation with Neilo studio. Since the game was released more than ten years after the debut of previous part of the series, it has been released for PC and PlayStation 4 console. Although the project had Sony’s backing, is was finished thanks to the support of fans on Kickstarter.

PCPS4

Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed
Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed

Adventure 07 November 2013

Three-dimensional adventure game with RPG elements and a combat system known for its beat 'em up production. Players hunt for vampire-like creatures that impersonate ordinary Tokyo residents. During the adventure we will visit one of the most famous districts of the city - Akihabara.

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Mayhem Brawler
Mayhem Brawler

Action 18 August 2021

A beat 'em up in which we play the role of law enforcement officers fighting criminals and monsters on the city streets. In Mayhem Brawler we also have to make decisions affecting the course and end of the plot.

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Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi
Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi

Fighting 31 October 1997

A whip set in the world of Star Wars created by George Lucas. The production is a fully three-dimensional representation of its species, thanks to which the characters can move along all three planes. The game allows you to play iconic characters such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia.

PS1

Bloody Zombies
Bloody Zombies

Action 12 September 2017

A beat’em up title with side view developed by independent studio Paw Print Games. Bloody Zombies is set in London, a city infested by a plague of the titular undead. The only hope for the city comes in form of four heroes who have nothing to lose and try to clear the streets of the metropolis using their fists and more or less improvised weapons. We move towards the right side of the screen while eliminating hordes of enemies, with distinctive and powerful mutated bosses.

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle

Action 18 January 2017

A classic beat'em up game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is based on the license of the Power Rangers TV series popular back in 1990s. The titular teenagers are the characters the players assume control of in the game, supported by mysterious Zordon. The heroes have to face the forces of evil represented by the ominous Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd - they want to destroy the Earth and try to achieve it by sending in more and more powerful monsters.

PCXONEPS4

A.W. Phoenix Festa
A.W. Phoenix Festa

Action 26 July 2016

A science fiction action-adventure game by Bandai Namco, based on the manga and anime series known outside Japan as The Asterisk Wars. A.W. Phoenix Festa takes place on an island, the surface of which is mostly occupied by a modern metropolis and the campuses of six rival magic schools. You can play as either the series' protagonist, Ayato Amagiri, or an anonymous Seidoukan school student.

PSV

Bloody Roar 2: Bringer of the New Age
Bloody Roar 2: Bringer of the New Age

Fighting 30 April 1999

The second part of the series of fights, in which the participants of the clashes can transform into their animal alter ega. After the transformation, the characters become much stronger, but after a certain amount of damage, a forced return to human form takes place, which gives the clashes additional tactical depth. Bloody Roar 2 introduces several new players to the cycle, who can turn into bat, insect and chameleon, among others.

PS1

River City: Rival Showdown
River City: Rival Showdown

Action 27 October 2016

A new installment in the Kunio-kun series of classic beat ’em up games developed by Arc System Works. Once again, the player assumes the role of Kunio. He is tasked with finding Riki's missing girlfriend and solving the mystery related to the thugs that attacked him. While playing River City: Rival Showdown, the player is constantly moving to the right and fighting legions of enemies. In the battles the player uses fists, legs and acquired weapons to attack the enemies.

PCPS4Switch3DS

BROK the InvestiGator
BROK the InvestiGator

Adventure 26 August 2022

BROK the InvestiGator is an independent point and click adventure game with RPG and beat 'em up elements, in which it depends on us how we will handle the investigation led by the crocodile protagonist. The game was developed by COWCAT studio.

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Asterix & Obelix XXXL: The Ram from Hibernia
Asterix & Obelix XXXL: The Ram from Hibernia

Action 27 October 2022

Action adventure game with beat'em up elements. In Asterix & Obelix XXXL: The Ram From Hibernia we find ourselves in Hibernia (Ireland), which we have to defend against an invasion from the Romans, while rescuing the golden ram of the local chief.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection

Action 30 August 2022

A set of thirteen brawlers under the banner of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection games have been enhanced with a number of features, including the ability to save the game at any time.

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River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms

Action 20 July 2022

A spin-off of the Kunio-kun series, published in the West under the name River City. In River City Saga: Three Kingdoms we go to China from the Three Kingdoms Era and take part in historical events presented with a pinch of salt.

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Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors

Fighting 28 March 1996

Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors is the first installment of a series of two-dimensional battles in which warriors are inspired by legends, horrors and legends of monsters such as vampires, werewolves, mummies and spirits. The title was created using a Street Fighter II engine, but the developers have made a lot of improvements to it. Among them you will find the ability to perform blocks in the air and special sequences of attacks.

PS1

Soul Blade
Soul Blade

Fighting 01 January 1997

Three-dimensional brawl published by Tekken series producer, Namco. Soul Blade focuses on spectacular battles on swords and other white weapons. The plot of the production tells the story of brave warriors who travel around the world in search of a legendary sword that gives it a great power to the person holding it.

PS1

Dan The Man
Dan The Man

Action 25 November 2015

Two-dimensional beat 'em up production, created by Halfbrick Studios - the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. The player defends a village invaded by a sinister organization, travelling through successive stages and fighting with enemies he encounters along the way.

ANDiOS

Double Dragon IV
Double Dragon IV

Action 30 January 2017

The fourth installment in the legendary beat ‘em up series, developed by Arc System Works. The development was supported by the persons responsible for the cult-classic previous installments of the series, including Takaomi Kaneko, Yoshihisa Kishimoto, Koji Ogata, and Kazunaka Yamane. Similarly to the previous installments of the Double Dragon series, the gameplay focuses on traversing 2D locations and eliminating hordes of approaching opponents.

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Batman: Return to Arkham
Batman: Return to Arkham

Action 18 October 2016

A compilation of two remastered versions of action-adventure games from the Batman: Arkham series with all DLC packs. The refreshed versions were created by Virtuos, a company which previously created other remastered games. Batman: Return to Arkham consists of two games: Batman: Arkham Asylum from 2009 and Batman: Arkham City from 2011. The first title takes place in a mental facility taken over by Joker and other villains.

XONEPS4

Akiba's Beat
Akiba's Beat

Action 15 December 2016

An action game developed by Japanese studio Aquire. Gameplay mechanics of Akiba’s Beat are similar to the previous production of the developer – Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed. It combines RPG, beat’em up and visual novel features. The second installment of the series once again takes place in one of the most famous districts of Tokyo – Akihabara. The citizens of the district are caught in a time loop due to which they are endlessly repeating one day.

PS4PSV

Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni

Action 10 December 2015

An action game developed by Japanese studio Tamsoft for the portable console PlayStation Vita. The main characters of Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni are teenage female warriors that are the victims of the mysterious V virus which gave them paranormal abilities. The girls are living on an island isolated from the world and together they fight hordes of mutants. The mechanics of Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni are similar to ones used in classic Japanese TPP hack and slash games like Devil May Cry.

PCPSV

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy

Fighting 25 August 2017

A compilation of four games from a popular series developed by CyberConnect2, based on a hit manga created by Masashi Kishimoto and its animated adaptation. The collection contains: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.

PCXONEPS4

Rhythm Fighter
Rhythm Fighter

Action 28 May 2020

Fast beat'em up enriched with elements borrowed from music games and roguelikes. In Rhythm Fighter, we're going right through various stages and, to the rhythm of techno music, we're eliminating the henchmen of the villain known as Commander Chaos trying to destroy the Earth.

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Lethal League Blaze
Lethal League Blaze

Arcade 24 October 2018

The second installment in the series of original arcade games, in which we pass an antigravitational ball, trying to hit the opponent's face with it. Lethal League Blaze gives us a wide range of characters in terms of play style and special skills. In addition to the single-player story mode, the production offers several modules designed for multiplayer.

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