Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham games set a new standard for beat-’em-ups, mixing tight combat with a rhythmic flow that made you feel unstoppable once you got into it. Dead as Disco feels like a ...

The beat ’em up genre had its heyday during the 16-bit generation, but that doesn’t mean the original PlayStation didn’t have its fair share of great games in the genre. Yes, many developers moved on ...

While the beat-’em-up genre grew to epic proportions in the 1990s, it began in the late 1980s with some exceptional titles that introduced the concept to a generation of gamers. They were relatively ...

Indie game developer Jumble Cats Studios and publisher Tate Multimedia have announced their latest video game, Vegelypse. This is a new 2.5D hand-painted beat 'em up roguelite, as you tyake control of ...

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Back in the 16-bit era, few genres had as much of a grip on both arcades and consoles as the beat ‘em up. Halfway between a fighting game and a platformer, a good side-scrolling brawler generally ...

Marvel Cosmic Invasion has revealed its final two characters and its long-awaited release date. The comic book brawler arrives December 1 with Iron Man (Tony Stark) and Phoenix (Jean Grey) rounding ...

A brand-new He-Man & The Masters of the Universe arcade-style beat 'em up game has just been announced — and as a lifelong MOTU fan, I’m seriously excited! In this video, we break down everything we ...

As a kid, there was never a trip to a movie theater or bowling alley where I didn’t sink at least a handful of quarters into whatever beat-em-up arcade game was on site. I was enamored with The ...

Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the new throwback side-scrolling beat-’em-up from Tribute Games and Dotemu, has added two more cosmic warriors to the playable roster: Beta Ray Bill, the best Thor, and Silver ...

Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) brings together seven intense side-scrolling action games in a retro-fueled compilation. From ancient legends to dystopian futures, punch, kick, and slash your ...