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The Crow: City of Angels
Fighting 28 February 1997
Film adaptation from 1996 released on PlayStation 1. Production is a typical walking brawl based on the theme of revenge, in which console owners face the prevailing enemy forces and take part in dozens of fights.
Street Fighter EX2 Plus
Fighting 30 December 1999
The next installment of the Street Fighter EX series, transferring the cult series of brawls to three-dimensional realities. The production develops the mechanics of the predecessor, offering an extensive combat system, over twenty playable characters and attractive visual setting.
Will Fight for Food
RPG 13 April 2012
Will Fight for Food is an unconventional combination of a cRPG game and so called walking fight. The player takes on the role of Jared, a former wrestler who, after a defeat in the tournament, tries to find his place in the city where only the winners count. The title was produced by an independent studio Pyrodactyl.
Ben 10: Omniverse 2
Arcade 05 November 2013
The game is based on the popular animated series Ben 10, aired by Cartoon Network television station. It is a continuation of the production from November 2012, which tells another adventure of Ben - a boy who can turn into cosmic beings.
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.
Midnight Fight Express
Action 23 August 2022
An impressive beat'em up developed by Polish developer Jakub Dzwinel. In Midnight Fight Express we play the role of a daredevil who roams the city, fighting with hordes of enemies. Apart from spectacular fist fights, the hero takes part in shootouts and chases.
Paint the Town Red
Action 29 July 2021
Paint the Town Red, depending on the selected mode, is a brawler or a roguelite game. Production takes us to the world of brutal fights, where everything can be used as a weapon. Game was developed by South East Games studio.
Spine
Action 2025
A third-person action game featuring visually spectacular combat. Spine stars a rebellious artist Redline taking on the futuristic regime. Combat is heavily themed around gun fu, letting us fight unarmed, wield firearms and everyday objects as improvised weapons.
Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart
Action 22 April 2014
A several-hours long story DLC included in the Season Pass to the action game Batman: Arkham Origins released in 2013. Just like the original game, the expansion was developed by WB Games Montreal. The story of Cold, Cold Heart features Batman’s trying to stop Mr. Freeze — one of the super villains from the original comic books — whose actions threaten lives of guests at the New Year’s Eve "Humanitarian of the Year" gala.
One Piece: Unlimited World Red
Action 21 November 2013
Another game developed by Ganbarion and set in the One Piece manga universe. This time around, the main protagonist – Monkey D. Luffy – and his friends get to the Forgotten Island, ruled by an extremely ambitious pirate, who goes by the name Red. Our protagonists are left with no other choice but to set up a base in Trans Town and embark on a quest to defeat Red and his henchmen.
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.
Black Witchcraft
Action 27 September 2022
An original beat ‘em up developed by Korean studio QuattroGear. The players assume the role of Ligeia, a witch that embarks on a quest to find her missing sister. The search leads her to Usher, a town infested with hellish beasts. To learn more about her sister’s whereabouts, Ligeia has to face hordes of dangerous demons. Black Witchcraft is seen from a side perspective. The gameplay comprises of exploration, platforming, avoiding traps, as well as combat.
Fighting Force 2
Fighting 19 October 2011
Digital reissue of the third-person action game Fighting Force 2, which was originally released in 1999 on PlayStation and Dreamcast consoles. In the game we play Hawk Manson, known from the original, who is sent on a secret mission to a company suspected of cloning people. Compared to its predecessor, the title departs slightly from the classic "beat 'em up" genre, offering much more shooting elements.
The Simpsons: Arcade Game
Arcade 01 December 1991
The Simpsons: Arcade Game is a classic fight to the right, based on the canvas of a popular animated series. The aim of the game is to save the youngest member of the Simpson family, Maggie, who was kidnapped by Waylon Smithers after she accidentally swallowed a diamond stolen from a jeweller.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations
Fighting 13 March 2012
A side installment in a series of 3D fighting games developed by Cyberconnect 2 and set in the universe of the popular anime series Naruto. Similar to the previous installments, the gameplay is based on two main modes. Classic fighting is the first of them and the player assumes the roles of the most popular characters created by Masashi Kishimoto. Among dozens of fighters available, one will find here both those from the original Naruto series and characters introduced only in Naruto Shippuden.
X-Men: The Arcade Game
Fighting 14 December 2010
X-Men: The Arcade Game is a Backbone Entertainment studio remake of a fight released in the 1990s on arcade machines. Playing as one of the six heroes of the X-Men world (Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler or Dazzler), players go to the rescue of Professor X and Kity Price. Hundreds of enemies stand in their way, including demanding level bosses: Pyro, Blob, Wendigo, Nimrod, White Queen, Juggernaut and Mystique.
Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy
Fighting 03 March 2011
Dissidia 012: The Final Fantasy Duodecim is a continuation of the Dissidia: Final Fantasy skillful fight, published on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Final Fantasy brand. The plot of the game focuses on the conflict between the Cosmos, the goddess of peace and harmony, and Chaos, the god of discord. Players have the opportunity to direct the actions of their favourite Final Fantasy characters, summoned by the swaying deities. The game was produced by Square-Enix's development team.
Yakuza 5
Action 06 December 2012
The fifth full-fledged installment of the popular action game, launched in 2006 on the PlayStation 2 console. The game's action takes place in the world of the eponymous criminal organization and focuses on the fates of several different characters, both those known from previous parts of the series and completely new ones.
Sacred Citadel
Arcade 16 April 2013
Developed by SouthEnd Interactive studio, the side-scrolling instalment of the popular Sacred series, created in the form of a simple, walking brawler in fantasy reality. The game takes place in the familiar land of Ancaria, which fell victim to an attack by the evil Ashen Empire. When the Seraphim who protect the land are defeated, the duty of defending the kingdom falls on the shoulders of the player, who takes control over the hero belonging to one of three different character classes.
Yakuza 4
Action 18 March 2010
Yakuza 4 is the fifth installment of a popular series of action games, for which the Amusement Vision development team is responsible. The story continues the story of Kazuma Kiryu, a former member of the title mafia organization. This time, however, players can also learn about the interweaving fate of four other heroes. The creators prepared new locations, allowing for a more free exploration of the Kamurocho district, and also modified the combat system.
Sand Is the Soul
RPG canceled
An indie game that combines RPG and point-and-click adventure game genres with beat 'em up elements. Sand is the Soul takes the players on a journey to CrossHill, a dark city inspired by Victorian era. Our character arrives there to deliver an important letter. It turns out that the place is filled with ancient evil. Based on our choices, the multi-threaded plot can reach one of ten endings. The gameplay in Sand is the Soul is focused on exploration.
Tunche
Action 02 November 2021
Two-dimensional beat'em up with elements of roguelike and beautiful, hand-drawn graphics. The production also offers a 4-person local cooperation mode. Developers from Leap Game Studios are responsible for its creation.
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans
Action 20 April 2018
A two-dimensional beat ‘em up starring Bud Spencer and Terence Hill – a famous acting duo that has starred in many action and western movies during 60’s and 70’s.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT: Free Edition
Action 12 March 2019
A hybrid of a third-person action and fight game prepared by Team Ninja, in which we control heroes known from the main installments of the Final Fantasy cycle. The production is a free-to-play version of the commercial edition of the title, which was released on PlayStation 4 in 2018. The title offers online team fights, as well as the possibility of clashes with a computer-based AI. After purchasing the available DLC we get access to more than 28 playable characters and feature mode.