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285 games like Captain Commando · 1988 – 2025

  • Timed SNK exclusiveWhy 74Form.20World.25Curated.79Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up · Often paired

    SNK · Arcade, Linux, Neo Geo +7

    ArcadeBeat 'em upBrawlerShared screenAction

    Players get to choose any one of six monsters (four in the 16-bit ports) for battle, and two players can join forces to fight the monsters together. Battles end when one of the monsters is pinned for a three count or if time expires (in whi

    65 rating7 listsOften paired

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  • Why 70Form.37World.30Curated.59Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up · Often paired

    SNK · Arcade, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD +3

    ArcadeBeat 'em upScienceHand-to-hand combatBrawler

    In a futuristic city named Neo-Detroit, a scientist named Jeed kidnaps two police officers, Maxima and Rocky, and transforms them into cyborgs, but failed to implant on them a chip that would make them obey his will. They eventually escape

    60 rating4 lists0.5 h main storyOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 68Form.32World.25Curated.58Lists1.00Beat 'em up · Ninja · Often paired · Also in Ninja games

    Bionic Games · Wii

    Beat 'em upNinjaPlatformerScienceBrawler

    Spyborgs sees players controlling a member of a team of cyborg secret agents, each with their own unique abilities, through several levels populated by enemies. The game is designed to be played co-operatively with two players, though the A

    60 rating4 listsOften paired

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  • Sega console exclusiveWhy 67Form.23World.25Curated.64Lists.00Beat 'em up · Platformer · Often paired

    Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE +6

    Beat 'em upPlatformerMechBrawlerBoss fight

    Several video games based on the 1988 Michael Jackson film Moonwalker. U.S. Gold published various games for home computers, released in 1989, whilst Sega developed two similarly themed beat 'em up video games in 1990; one released for arca

    65 rating8 listsOften paired

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  • Why 65Form.24World.45Curated.57Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up · Often paired

    Switch, PS4, PS5 +3

    ActionArcadeBeat 'em upNinjaSide view

    4 Player Co-op Beat 'Em Up that's all about insanly fast paced action with colour 2D graphics.

    1 list3 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 61Form.20World.25Curated.57Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up · Often paired

    WayForward Technologies · Android, Switch, PS4 +4

    ArcadeBeat 'em upActionSide viewAdventure

    River City Girls stars Kyoko and Misako, two street-tough high-schoolers who must fight their way through the six regions of River City to rescue their kidnapped boyfriends, series mainstays Kunio and Riki. Along the way, they'll utilize an

    76 rating6 lists7 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 61Form.07World.25Curated.65Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up · Often paired

    Tribute Games · Android, Linux, Switch +6

    ArcadeBeat 'em upActionScience fictionSide view

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed by Tribute Games and published by DotEmu. Inspired by the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, the game pays homage to classic TMNT tit

    82 rating6 lists3 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 60Form.15World.32Curated.57Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up · Often paired

    Konami · Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MS-DOS +2

    Beat 'em upArcadeNinjaBrawlerBoss fight

    The Simpsons is basically a side-scrolling beat-em-up featuring the characters from The Simpsons TV show. The player can choose to play as each of the four Simpson characters. Homer, who punches and kicks; Marge, who swings her vacuum clean

    64 rating3 lists1 h main storyOften paired

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  • Sega console exclusiveWhy 60Form.17World.25Curated.57Lists.00Beat 'em up · Platformer · Often paired

    Data East · Arcade, Sega Genesis

    Beat 'em upPlatformerBrawlerBoss fightDestructible environment

    Two Crude Dudes is a 1991 beat 'em up arcade game produced by Data East. The game was later ported to the Sega Genesis in 1992. Outside Japan, the port was released under the name Two Crude Dudes. In Japan, the game was titled: Crude Buster

    51 rating2 listsOften paired

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  • Timed NEC exclusiveWhy 59Form.15World.23Curated.57Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up · Often paired

    Namco · Arcade, FM Towns, Switch +4

    ArcadeBeat 'em upHand-to-hand combatBrawlerAction

    Splatterhouse is a sidescrolling beat 'em up video game in which the player controls Rick, a parapsychology student who is trapped inside West Mansion. After his resurrection by the Terror Mask, Rick makes his way through the mansion, fight

    66 rating7 listsOften paired

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  • Why 54Form.17World.13Curated.50Lists.00Beat 'em up · Platformer · Often paired

    Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Android +19

    Beat 'em upPlatformerBrawlerShared screenBoss fight

    Altered Beast is a 1988 beat 'em up video game developed by Team Shinobi and published by Sega for arcades. Set in Ancient Greece, the game follows a Roman centurion who is resurrected by the Olympian god Zeus to rescue his daughter Athena

    54 rating21 listsOften paired

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  • Why 54Form.17World.13Curated.50Lists.00Beat 'em up · Hand-to-hand combat · Often paired

    Midway Studios – Los Angeles · PS2, Xbox

    Beat 'em upHand-to-hand combatBrawlerShared screenBoss fight

    Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an action-adventure beat 'em up video game set in the Mortal Kombat universe. Players take on the roles of the iconic Shaolin monks Liu Kang and Kung Lao, either solo or in cooperative mode, as they defend Ea

    71 rating4 listsOften paired

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 54Form.13World.25Curated.50Lists.00Platformer · Ninja · Often paired

    SuperBot Entertainment · PlayStation Vita, PS3

    ActionPlatformerNinjaMechMascot

    Playstation All-Stars Battle Royal is a cross over fighting game featuring (mostly exclusive) iconic characters from various Playstation franchises. Each stage also feature prominent setting from other franchises. Playable characters are:

    65 rating8 listsOften paired

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  • Why 54Form.13World.25Curated.50Lists.00Arcade · Platformer · Often paired

    Game Refuge Inc. · Arcade, Nintendo 64, PlayStation +3

    ActionArcadePlatformerDestructible environmentScience fiction

    Rampage World Tour is a updated version of the classic Rampage. Rampage World Tour starts off at Scumlabs International where three lab technicians, George, Lizzy, and Ralph have mutated in an accident involving toxic waste. George has turn

    72 rating6 lists1 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 52Form.06World.25Curated.52Lists.00Beat 'em up · Often paired

    Koei Tecmo Holdings · Switch, PS3, PS4 +2

    Beat 'em upActionAction-adventureAdventureCrowd-combat

    Enjoy the original story of ONE PIECE from Fuschia village, where everything has started, to the kingdom of Dressrosa, a mysterious island dominated by the evil Donquixote. Will your resolution be strong enough to defeat the most dangerous

    74 rating4 lists16 h main storyOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 52Form.09World.25Curated.50Lists.00Platformer · Mascot · Often paired

    HAL Laboratory · GameCube

    PlatformerMascotBrawlerActionSide view

    A crossover platform fighting game featuring characters from Nintendo franchises including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, Pokémon, and Fire Emblem. Unlike traditional fighters, the goal is to knock opponents off the stage rather than

    94 rating9 listsOften paired

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  • Why 42Form.34World.32Curated.16Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Growl

    1991

    Taito · Arcade, Switch, Sega Genesis

    ArcadeBeat 'em upHand-to-hand combatBrawlerBoss fight

    The player begins the game by choosing from one of four different forest rangers, each with a different amount of health, attack strength, and jumping height. The game's controls consists of an eight-way joystick for moving the character an

    70 rating2 lists0.5 h main story

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 40Form.54World.31Curated.00Lists.00Beat 'em up · Science

    PlayStation, PS3, PlayStation Portable

    Beat 'em upScienceShared screenMultitap supportAction

    Full of magic and mecha fighting action takes place in a different world turns. Set in 2D with depth of field, with a comical action Ri Gemasu melee battle finishing moves and colorful quirky characters who are in disarray. In addition to s

    2 lists

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 39Form.24World.25Curated.20Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Linux, Switch, Windows +1

    ArcadeBeat 'em upBrawlerActionSide view

    Civil unrest awaits as Tonight We Riot drops players into the boots of everyday working class rebels fighting against the oppression of global capitalism run amok in a dystopian future where the few wealthy elite dominate the entire civiliz

    1 list1.5 h main story

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 38Form.16World.25Curated.23Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Mega Cat Studios · Browser, Linux, Switch +5

    ArcadeBeat 'em upBrawlerActionScience fiction

    Coffee Crisis is an arcade-style beat 'em up full of caffeinated carnage! This is a full scale release for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, packed with classic gameplay and an extra espresso shot of action!

    71 rating1 list1.5 h main story

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  • Why 37Form.09World.71Curated.17Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Tribute Games · Linux, Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 +4

    ArcadeBeat 'em upActionScience fictionSide view

    Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a side-scrolling beat 'em up featuring 15 playable Marvel heroes. Designed in the style of classic 1990s arcade brawlers, the game allows players to switch between two characters mid-battle using the Cosmic Swap me

    80 rating4 lists

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 36Form.27World.25Curated.12Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Android, Arcade, Linux +7

    ArcadeBeat 'em upNinjaHand-to-hand combatBrawler

    Mr. X and the Syndicate are back, this time taking Adam hostage! Take on the role of Axel, Blaze, Skate, or Max to rescue Adam, and destroy Mr. X once and for all.

    82 rating1 list1 h main story

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  • Why 35Form.21World.25Curated.15Lists.00Beat 'em up

    Yuke's · Switch, PS4, PS5 +3

    Beat 'em upActionSide view

    Double Dragon Revive faithfully reproduces the thrill of old school side-scrolling action games, with updated controls and difficulty settings for the modern era, and utilizing Arc System Works’ fighting game development experience. Jimmy L

    5 lists

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 35Form.14World.25Curated.20Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Le Cartel · Linux, Switch, PS4 +2

    ArcadeBeat 'em upBrawlerActionSide view

    Mother Russia Bleeds is an ultra-violent co-op brawler overflowing with an unmistakable style and unforgettably brutal action for up to four players at once. Set in an alternate U.S.S.R, the story centers on a desperate crew of imprisoned s

    70 rating4 lists4 h main story

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  • Timed Nintendo exclusiveWhy 35Form.21World.47Curated.11Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Switch, PS4, Windows

    ActionArcadeBeat 'em upBrawlerSide view

    The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Rona

    70 rating5 lists2.5 h main story

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 35Form.22World.46Curated.09Lists.00Beat 'em up · Science

    Irem · Arcade, SNES

    Beat 'em upScienceBrawlerActionSide view

    Undercover Cops is an arcade-style beat 'em up video game developed and published by Irem, originally for the arcades in 1992. It is Irem's first attempt in the modern beat 'em up genre that was founded by Data East’s Kung-Fu Master. Player

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  • Sega exclusiveWhy 34Form.35World.43Curated.00Lists.00Beat 'em up · Brawler

    Sega Genesis

    Beat 'em upBrawlerShared screenActionSide view

    A kabuki warrior steps into a time portal to go back to the Shogun dynasty to defeat the evil lord Kabuki. The game is basically a side-scrolling beat-em up game, with the player controlling the kabuki warrior. The player can deliver kicks

    1 list1 h main story

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  • Timed SNK exclusiveWhy 34Form.41World.25Curated.00Lists1.00Beat 'em up · Ninja · Also in Ninja games

    ADK · Arcade, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD +3

    Beat 'em upNinjaPlatformerBrawlerElevator ambush

    Ninja Combat is a 1990 side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK. It was one of the launch titles for both the Neo Geo MVS (arcade) and AES (home) systems. It is notorious for its unbalanced diffic

    6 listsAlso in Ninja games

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  • Timed NEC exclusiveWhy 34Form.30World.13Curated.10Lists.49Arcade · Beat 'em up · Also in Ninja games

    Irem · Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade +9

    ArcadeBeat 'em upNinjaPlatformerBoss fight

    There are a total of seven stages varying from woodlands, wastelands, swamps, temples and cliffs. Each stage begins with the player slashing his way to the end, until he confronts a level boss. The ninja is always armed with the sword Righ

    71 rating13 listsAlso in Ninja games

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 34Form.41World.25Curated.00Lists1.00Ninja · Platformer · Also in Ninja games

    Winning Entertainment Group · NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii +1

    NinjaPlatformerScienceActionSide view

    Shadow of the Ninja, originally released in Japan as Yami no Shigotonin Kage, and later released in Europe as Blue Shadow, is a 1990 futuristic ninja-themed side-scrolling action game by Natsume for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

    81 rating11 listsAlso in Ninja games

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  • Why 34Form.13World.51Curated.14Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    X-Men

    1992

    Konami · Android, Arcade, PS3 +2

    PlatformerBeat 'em upArcadeBrawlerBoss fight

    An arcade brawler starring six X-Men characters. It was the only brawler to allow up to 6 simultaneous players on one arcade machine.

    70 rating3 lists

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 33Form.20World.35Curated.10Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade +14

    ArcadeBeat 'em upScienceBrawlerAction

    Alien Storm is a side-scrolling beat 'em up. The game resembles Golden Axe, with a similar artistic style, three playable characters (a man, a woman, and a novelty character) and pick-up or power-up special attacks. The player (one player o

    69 rating11 lists

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  • Why 33Form.17World.25Curated.14Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Trinity Team · Android, Linux, Switch +5

    ActionArcadeBeat 'em upPlatformerSide view

    Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of B

    71 rating2 lists3.5 h main story

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  • Why 33Form.17World.25Curated.14Lists.00Beat 'em up · Brawler

    Winning Entertainment Group · Game Boy, Game Gear, SNES +1

    ActionBeat 'em upBrawlerScience fictionSide view

    The Super NES version of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie is a side-scrolling action game similar to the previous SNES game based on the series. The game can be played by one or two players with six available characters. Billy and Ki

    67 rating8 lists1.5 h main story

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  • Timed SNK exclusiveWhy 33Form.28World.60Curated.00Lists1.00Arcade · Ninja · Also in Ninja games

    ADK · Arcade, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD +4

    ArcadeNinjaPlatformerScienceAction

    Ninja Commando is a vertically scrolling action game released by ADK in 1992. Players choose from among three ninjas - Joe, descended from the Koga ninja; Rayar, a woman who has learned the ways of the Iga ninja; and Ryu, descendant of the

    6 listsAlso in Ninja games

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 32Form.22World.66Curated.00Lists.00Beat 'em up · Wrestling moves in non-wrestling games

    Soft Machine · PlayStation, PS3, PlayStation Portable

    Beat 'em upWrestling moves in non-wrestling gamesActionScience fictionFighting

    If you are an action game connoisseur then Crisis Beat is the game for you. Set on board a futuristic ocean liner, you have to take on the fanatical members of the most ferocious sea-jacking gang of terrorists in the history of piracy. Cho

    74 rating1 list1 h main story

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  • Why 32Form.12World.36Curated.14Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Android, Switch, PS4 +6

    ArcadeBeat 'em upActionScience fictionSide view

    The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up! Titanic creatures known as Nephilim have invaded Earth, and the only hope of stopping them is DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwid

    83 rating4 lists6 h main story

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 32Form.14World.25Curated.14Lists.00Beat 'em up · Hand-to-hand combat

    Arc System Works · Android, Switch, PS4 +3

    Beat 'em upHand-to-hand combatBrawlerActionSide view

    "The next entry in the side-scrolling action game series Double Dragon is finally here! The story picks up after the elimination of the Shadow Warriors in Double Dragon II!"

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 32Form.36World.25Curated.00Lists1.00Beat 'em up · Ninja · Also in Ninja games

    Core Design · PlayStation

    ActionBeat 'em upNinjaBrawlerAction-adventure

    Ninja is a fast-paced, arcade style action-adventure. The game features highly detailed environments, a wide range of special effects and huge end-of-level bosses. Assuming the role of the young ninja Kurosawa, you must guide him through a

    70 rating3 listsAlso in Ninja games

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  • Timed Nintendo exclusiveWhy 32Form.14World.25Curated.14Lists.00Beat 'em up · Brawler

    SNES, Sega Genesis, Windows

    Beat 'em upBrawlerActionPrincessHigh score

    A kingdom built by crystals in under attack by the Saurians. Their leader, called Zok, wants the kingdom's powerful crystals which is protected by the Queen. Breaking into the castle, all seems lost, but as Zok reaches to take the crystal,

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  • Why 32Form.32World.42Curated.00Lists1.00Arcade · Beat 'em up · Also in Ninja games

    Data East · Arcade

    ArcadeBeat 'em upNinjaActionSide view

    Trio The Punch is a beat 'em up game where the player chooses a character from three playable characters, and fights numerous enemies across a side-scrolling game screen. Most of the levels are played scrolling to the right, but some loop a

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  • Timed SNK exclusiveWhy 32Form.33World.34Curated.00Lists1.00Arcade · Ninja · Also in Ninja games

    Alpha Denshi · Arcade, Neo Geo, PS3 +6

    ArcadeNinjaShared screenActionSide view

    Are you ready for a fierce battle in an ultra-deathmatch!? Who is the greatest hero in the world? You will find out today! A scientist has created a time machine that eight heroes will travel through time with to prove who is the greatest f

    64 rating1 listAlso in Ninja games

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  • Why 31Form.13World.13Curated.17Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Mr Nutz Studio · Switch, PS4, PS5 +2

    Beat 'em upArcadeActionSide viewAncient rome

    Romans, pirates and boars beware! The famous Gauls Asterix and Obelix are coming back for a brand new adventure! Unlike the magic potion, the gameplay recipe is pretty straight forward and holds no secrets. Think about the core mechanics d

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  • Why 31Form.24World.59Curated.00Lists.00Arcade · Beat 'em up

    Batman

    1990

    Nu-Mega Technologies · Arcade

    ArcadeBeat 'em upPlatformerActionSide view

    Batman is a horizontally scrolling beat 'em up arcade game released by Atari Games, Midway Games, Data East and Namco in 1990 in North America, 1991 in Japan and 1991 in Europe. The storyline is based on the eponymous 1989 movie. It feature

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  • Why 31Form.09World.88Curated.00Lists.00Arcade · Platformer · Described alike

    Fatshark · PS3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360

    ArcadePlatformerBoss fightDestructible environmentAction

    Capcom presents the next evolution in retro side-scrolling action with Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Equipped with his famous bionic arm, Nathan 'Radd' Spencer swings back into action in order to stop General Sabio from launching a deadly miss

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 31Form.30World.25Curated.00Lists.00Beat 'em up · Science

    Spike · PS2

    Beat 'em upScienceBrawlerActionRole-playing

    The game is set in Tokyo in the year 2049 and revolves around three characters whose home has been destroyed. As seen on the game's front cover, this trio seems human; however, they are actually bio-engineered weapons developed by a company

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  • Sega console exclusiveWhy 31Form.30World.34Curated.00Lists.00Beat 'em up · Hand-to-hand combat

    Sega Wow · Arcade, Sega Saturn, Sega Titan Video

    Beat 'em upHand-to-hand combatBrawlerWrestling moves in non-wrestling gamesAction

    Die Hard Arcade is a beat 'em up for two players, who play as either John McClane or Chris Tompsen (Bruno Delinger and Cindy Holiday in the original Japanese version). Players fight their way through waves of enemies, using their fists, fee

    71 rating5 lists

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  • Why 31Form.29World.37Curated.00Lists.00Beat 'em up · Brawler

    Core Design · Nintendo 64, PlayStation, PS3 +4

    Beat 'em upBrawlerWrestling moves in non-wrestling gamesElevator ambushAction

    Fighting Force players control one of four characters. They move through urban and science fiction environments, battling waves of oncoming enemies with weapons ranging from fists and bottles to knives, chairs and guns. The player can make

    74 rating7 lists4 h main story

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