![]() ![]() Specials, throws and super moves all play their part in a large repertoire of manoeuvres. What’s a little more complicated is the advanced moves that you’ll need to master to stand any chance of finishing the game. These are responsive and you’ll be whizzing around punching the enemy horde in no time. The usual jump, basic attack and block are your staple actions. The lack of hand-holding or save points is exactly what was expected – and it’s glorious.įinal Vendetta’s combat system is equally as impressive as its difficulty. Many games these days play on the arcade nostalgia but Final Vendetta puts you right back in it. It’s refreshing to see a game that is difficult to complete. But lucky for you, secret lives are spread about the stages and you will need to find them to survive. There are no save points, you must complete the game in one sitting or not at all. There are no continues in Final Vendetta, lose your lives and it’s back to the start. Speaking of life systems, this one is as brutal as it’s rewarding. You will feel satisfied in getting through a section without taking damage or losing a precious life. But Final Vendetta hits that sweet spot between risk and reward without compromising on its tough-as-nails values. If you make a game like this too easy, you may lose the player’s interest quickly. This is intentional as well, the developer wants you to learn and improve. The enemies are unforgiving and one punch early, or late, will lead to taking damage. Once you get into the action, Final Vendetta feels familiar but you’ll need to get used to timing your attacks. The added Boss Rush, Training and Survival modes are not available right away and you will need to complete the game to access these extra modes. ![]() What is interesting is that Final Vendetta only gives you the arcade mode to play at first. There are six stages in total to tackle and three difficulty levels, the last of which is only unlocked once you finish the first two. You start as one of the three protagonists and the action plays out in traditional single stages with a boss battle at the end of each. Yes, it’s as silly as it needs to be and Final Vendetta appears to be set in London, the red telephone boxes and tube map are a dead giveaway. The team refuse to pay the ransom and set out to take down the Syndic8. Claire’s twin sister has been kidnapped and this outrage must be avenged. It’s just as well then that Duke, Miller and Claire are on hand to go on a rescue mission. This review is also available as a YouTube video that can be found below.Īs with any scrolling beat ’em-up worth its weight we need a city, some bad guys and some young do-gooders to clean up the streets. ![]() This is Bitmap Bureau’s second title published by Numskull Games and available digitally or physically from 17th June 2022. And again, this one also looked great in the trailer so many are expecting this to be good. Xeno Crisis, the developer’s debut, was lauded by critics and the recent Battle Axe is filled with quality artwork. But does it have enough of its own ideas to stand out? In any case, Final Vendetta will need to throw a few body slams to beat the competition!įinal Vendetta comes from the great minds over at Bitmap Bureau, who already have fine form producing excellent pixel-art games. There’s a clear nod to Konami’s Crime Fighters series, and like many others, this side-scrolling brawler also uses some good things from Streets of Rage and Final Fight. But it comes at a time when the scrolling beat ’em-up genre is enjoying a resurgence and there’s stiff competition. Final Vendetta is finally here in all its pixel beat ’em-up glory and it promises to punch its way into your affections. ![]()
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