Humble Bundle, the digital video game distribution platform owned by IGN that lets us purchase titles at great prices and support charitable organizations, regularly publishes bundles with massive discounts. This time, it brings an unmissable offer for Beat ‘Em Up enthusiasts. Titled “Brutal Beat ‘Em Ups,” this bundle lets you acquire 3, 5, or even all 7 standout titles of the genre in its modern era, including the return of several classic sagas. Additionally, your purchase will support the charities Active Minds and Safe in Our World, both dedicated to promoting mental health. As always, when purchasing, you can choose what percentage goes to charity, how much goes to the developers, and how much to the website itself. Once you complete the payment, you’ll receive the codes to instantly activate the games on your Steam account. Best of all, all these games include the Remote Play Together function, allowing friends to join you even if they don’t own the game themselves.
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River City Girls Zero
Originally released exclusively in Japan for the Super Famicom under the name Shin Nekketsu Kōha: Kunio-tachi no Banka in 1994, this game was developed by Almanic Corp, a studio founded by former Technos Japan employees. It was directed by the legendary Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of both the Kunio-kun and Double Dragon sagas, the forefather of Beat ‘Em Ups. Western audiences had to wait 28 years for this 16-bit title to arrive in 2022, localized, translated, and enhanced with animated comic-style intros for a refreshed look. WayForward handled the port to modern systems and partnered with Arc System Works for the Steam release. The game supports local cooperative play as well as the convenient Remote Play Together feature.
Battletoads
This title marked the return of a classic Beat ‘Em Up saga after a 26-year hiatus. Rare and Microsoft served as the publishers, entrusting development to the British indie studio Dlala Studios. The “most radical toads” are back to bust heads, boasting a sleek hand-drawn animated style that pays enormous attention to detail. Full of humor in its dialogue, intros, and frantic action-packed combat, Battletoads also delivers challenging platforming sections and adrenaline-filled speed circuits where you dodge countless obstacles. It’s a chaotic experience that harkens back to the 16-bit era, yet amplified and polished to the extreme. Play solo or enjoy cooperative gameplay with up to 3 players.
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps and Beans
The iconic Italian comedy duo, beloved for their 17 films spanning from 1967 to 1994, makes their video game debut with Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps and Beans. This pixel-art Beat ‘Em Up takes players back to the golden age of arcades, featuring a stunning level of detail, spectacular environments, and well-animated sprites. Humor, action, character-specific moves, minigames, and countless references to their classic films showcase the love and dedication that the Italian indie team, Trinity Team Games, poured into the project. It’s a fantastic choice to reminisce about arcade days with friends.
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River City Girls
The first Kunio-kun spinoff developed by WayForward debuted on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2019. This brilliant release took the gaming world by storm and quickly won players’ hearts. Thanks to its exceptional pixel-art style packed with detail and nods to other games and pop culture, as well as manga/anime-style cutscenes, River City Girls breathes new life into a beloved classic. It expands on the formula that made River City Ransom a cult hit while delivering a current-gen experience without losing the magic of 16-bit action games. If you missed last year’s deal, now’s your chance to grab it at an unbeatable price.
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps and Beans 2
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill return with even more arcade action in this sequel, picking up where the first game left off. All the action, humor, and stellar artistic style are intact, but the sequel ups the ante with larger environments, more enemies, and an array of new minigames.
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River City Girls 2
The powerhouse duo is back to smash skulls in River City once again. WayForward and Arc System Works return as publishers for this popular installment (the most recent in the series), which retains all the strengths of its predecessor while bringing even more to the table. New characters, improved combat mechanics like guard breaks, aerial combos, elemental attacks, and more are just the beginning. The city is now larger, with new areas and routes to explore. Players can also recruit and control up to two NPC allies to aid in battles. Additionally, cross-play functionality allows you to enjoy co-op with friends regardless of their gaming platform.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
Another legendary Beat ‘Em Up saga made its grand return last year with Double Dragon Gaiden. Now owned by Arc System Works, the IP was handed to Modus Games (now Maximum Games), with Singapore-based indie studio Secret Base leading development. Billy and Jimmy Lee’s triumphant return incorporates Roguelite elements into the classic formula, creating a more replayable and addictive experience. Packed with unlockables, up to 16 playable characters, numerous purchasable upgrades, adjustable difficulty levels, and optional permadeath for added challenge, this game is essential for fans of the series. Its modern mechanics also have the potential to win over a new generation of players.
