Sidescrolling beat ‘em up games were one of the defining arcade genres of the late 80s, early 90s. Whether you were huddled around the darkened screen of your local arcade or assaulted by noise and ...

Hands-on | Slick combat and atmospheric level design makes Replaced my new most-wanted game of March 2026 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scott Pilgrim EX was previously confirmed for a Switch release in early 2026, and according to an update on Nintendo's official website, it will be arriving on 3rd March 2026 for $28.99 (or your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Daniel has been playing games for entirely too many years, with his Steam library currently numbering nearly 750 games and counting. When he's not working or watching anime, he's either playing or ...

Three years after the release of the excellent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Tribute Games and Dotemu are back with another licensed beat ’em up game that blends nostalgia and love ...