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Beats Of Rage

Beats Of Rage

Arcade

Overview

Beats Of Rage delivers a satisfying dose of nostalgia with its classic side-scrolling beat 'em up action, expertly blending elements from genre-defining titles. Early feedback suggests this passion project successfully captures the essence of beloved arcade brawlers while offering modern accessibility through its mod-friendly design. Though limited reviews prevent a comprehensive analysis, initial impressions paint a picture of a lovingly crafted homage that understands what made 90s beat 'em ups timeless.

Classic Brawling Revitalized

The core combat immediately resonates with fans of the genre, delivering that quintessential "button-mashing fun" that defined arcade classics. Drawing clear inspiration from Streets of Rage and Final Fight, the gameplay prioritizes accessible yet satisfying combat mechanics where players plow through waves of enemies with fluid combos and special moves. The King of Fighters character sprites lend authentic visual flair to the brawling, creating a vibrant crossover that feels both fresh and familiar.

Beats of Rage is the combination of two of the best beat-em-up games around, Streets of Rage and King of Fighters.

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While the core campaign pits players against the notorious Rugal and his henchmen, the straightforward villain-takedown structure serves its purpose well. The journey through various urban environments maintains that essential arcade rhythm of fight, advance, repeat - a formula that remains compelling decades after its heyday. For those seeking pure, uncomplicated brawler action without modern complications, this delivers exactly what the genre promises.

Modding Community Extends the Experience

Beyond the base game, Beats Of Rage shines through its open-ended modding support that transforms it from a single experience into a versatile platform. The engine's flexibility allows community creators to build entirely new adventures, characters, and settings, effectively multiplying the game's content exponentially. This technical foundation elevates it beyond a simple retro homage into a living ecosystem of fan creativity.

Beats of Rage is actually an engine able to run many 'mods'. This means that there are a ton of different games for one to play.

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The active modding scene becomes a significant part of the appeal, offering everything from faithful recreations of other franchises to wholly original concepts. This community-driven aspect ensures longevity far beyond the initial campaign, with players constantly discovering new ways to experience the core mechanics. For those who enjoy tinkering or exploring fan creations, this transforms the package from a solid brawler into an endlessly renewable experience.

Verdict

Authentic arcade brawler with endless modding potential

STRENGTHS

88%
Classic Brawling90%
Modding Support85%
Authentic Visuals80%
Nostalgic Appeal85%

WEAKNESSES

12%
Limited Base Content60%

Community Reviews

4 reviews
Rekall
Rekall
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Beats of Rage is the combination of two of the best beat-em-up games around, Streets of Rage and King of Fighters. The game included all the characters from King of Fighters and fuses them with the insane game play from Streets of Rage. The characters are direct sprite rips, so the overall quality is really good as the screenshot shows. You will have to take on the evil Rugal and you will have to beat your way through countless thugs to get to him. Overall, Beats of Rage is an excellent re-make which combines infectious game play with skilfully rendered characters and levels. If you’re looking to champion games like Street Fighter, then Beats of Rage is a strong contender.

Ninkul
Ninkul
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Great game! There is a whole community out there that support Beats Of Rage along with a lot of modifications!

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Bartleby throatfiller

Beats of Rage is a great side scrolling beat 'em up in the vein of Final Fight. In a world full of 3D games it's nice to see someone bringing back the art of 2D button mashing fun. Beats of Rage is actually an engine able to run many "mods". This means that there are a ton of different games for one to play.

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