Okay, so Streets of Rage 4 is technically a PS4 game, but when it comes to beat ’em ups, it’s undoubtedly the best there is ...

The era of arcade beat 'em ups was one that defined friendships, rivalries, and the feeling of watching your last coin circle the drain as a final boss mopped the floor with you. These games never ...

TL;DR: Epic Games Store is giving away three free games until May 29. Sifu is a challenging martial arts beat-em-up which fans rate as superb not just in terms of the combat engine, but atmosphere and ...

We are having a beat ’em up renaissance in the video game world, and Tribute Games is leading the charge. Their latest game, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, aims to continue that trend, and based on our ...

15 playable Marvel heroes, including fan-favorites and deep cuts. Cosmic Swapping mechanic enables flashy combo attacks between characters. Gorgeous levels packed with Easter eggs for Marvel fans.

Fond of weirdly obscure titles since childhood, Ivanir has been captivated by many Japanese games over the years. Some of his most passionate topics are the Dept. Heaven series, Summon Night ...

When I got to play a preview build of upcoming 2D beat-'em-up Marvel Cosmic Invasion earlier this year, I was really blown away. Far from just a mindless button-masher, it's shaping up to be a ...

Publisher Justdan International and developer YOHCAN will release side-scrolling beat ’em up game QUIT TODAY for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on October 22 for $11.99, the companies ...

I grew up with arcade beat-em-ups like Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time and X-Men. It was a genre I loved, so I was sad to see it diminish in relevance. Thankfully, beat-em-ups ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Dotemu has been at the forefront of a revolution in retro-style 2D throwbacks as of late. Recent hits include updates to classic franchises like ...

My second-favorite character in Absolum is Cider, or as I like to call them: Kung-Fu Pinocchio. Beat 'em ups are built on the strength of their character designs. The repetition inherent to the genre ...