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Game » consists of 15 releases. Released Aug 02, 1991
A side-scrolling brawler and platformer based on the animated series of the same name (itself based on the Toxic Avenger movie series).
A Japan-only beat-em-up, based on the anime of the same name. Originally, an American release was planned (to be titled Metal Jack: Armored Police), but this version was eventually cancelled. Kikou Keisatsu Metal Jack was also released for the Game Boy. It was developed by KID and published by Takara.
The arcade follow-up to Pit Fighter, using the same distinctive visual style of digitized fighters in 2D environments. It was developed by Atari Games.
The first in Jaleco's Rushing Beat series of Final Fight-inspired beat-'em-ups.
Beat-'Em-Up game developed by Banpresto in 1992. It features characters from Gundam, Ultraman and Kamen Rider and is the sequel to SD Great Battle.
Pu-Li-Ru-La is an absolutely insane arcade beat em up. It was released by Taito in 1991.
A classic side-scrolling brawler from Jaleco, that follows Private Eye Rick Anderson, and his protege Allen Tombs as they rescue a client's kidnapped daughter from the evil clutches of the Legacy Corperation.
This licensed brawler is considered a sequel to the original arcade TMNT game and was only released for the NES.
Take control of one of four heroes, led by the titular superhero Captain Commando, and take on super-powered criminals in this futuristic 2D brawler by Capcom.
Play as Arthur, Lancelot, or Percival in this strangely-named medieval side scrolling brawler from Capcom.
An arcade beat-'em-up by Taito highly influenced by the Indiana Jones franchise. As one of four forest rangers, players bash, slash, and shoot their way through an army of evil poachers to rescue wildlife.
"Hey Cobras, we kidnapped a chick!" is all the incentive the Cobras need to set out on a side-scrolling, 2D brawler journey to rescue a girl and bust some heads!
D.D. Crew is an arcade beat 'em up by Sega.
Alien Storm is an arcade beat-em-up by Sega in the same vein as the more successful Golden Axe. The game was ported to a number of different home systems, most notably the Sega Genesis.
SNK's answer to the crime-themed beat 'em up genre pits three police detectives against an army of international criminals in modern-day Japan.
Two chosen fighters are sent to destroy an evil empire from the spirit world that is trying to conquer modern-day Earth in SNK's first beat 'em up for the Neo Geo.
A superhero game developed by Taito. It was initially a first-person, pressure-sensitive, fighting game, for the arcades. It was then released as a brawler for the SNES console.
A spiritual sequel to Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja, Two Crude pits two muscle-bound brawlers against a militant gang in a post-nuclear New York City in the year 2030.
Several women have been kidnapped by a crime boss. It's your job to rescue them by beating up everyone in your way.
Final Fight is a classic beat-em-up game developed by Capcom featuring a memorable cast of characters, including Guy, Cody, and the first and only mustachioed ex-pro-wrestler turned mayor, Mike Haggar. Released for the CPS arcade system in 1989 and then ported to the SNES and other home systems.
P.O.W. (Prisoners of War) started off as an arcade beat-em-up. The game became popular enough to receive an NES port.
Help Billy and Jimmy avenge Marion's death in this sequel to the beat-em-up arcade classic.
A side-scrolling, hack & slash brawler, developed by Taito. It started as an Arcade game in 1987, then moved to home computers and consoles such as the C64 and TurboGrafx-16. Its robotic protagonists used varied combos and intricate finishing moves that helped give the brawler some depth.
A beat 'em up where players control a martial artist, Thomas, who must rescue his girlfriend, Madonna. Released in 1988, this is the spiritual sequel to the first beat 'em up, Kung-Fu Master (Spartan X).
Bad Street Brawler is a side-scrolling beat-em-up released for several home computer systems such as the Commodore 64 as well as the NES. The NES version is notable for being one of two games specifically designed for use with the Power Glove accessory.
A game credited, in part, with the popularity of the brawler genre in the arcade craze of the 1980s and 1990s.
The first Famicom adaptation of the Hokuto no Ken manga and anime franchise, best known in the US and Europe as Fist of the North Star.
Beat up a variety of henchmen, big and small, to rescue your girlfriend in this 1986 brawler by Sega for the Sega Master System, based on the post-apocalyptic martial arts manga and anime series Fist of the North Star.
Help Thomas save his girlfriend, Sylvia, as he battles minions and dragons over five side-scrolling, action packed levels, Kung-Fu style. Based on the Jackie Chan movie Wheels on Meals, Kung-Fu Master (Spartan X in Japan) is often credited for creating the beat 'em up genre.
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