Anarchy Reigns vs State of Emergency

Anarchy Reigns is an over‑the‑top beat ’em up from PlatinumGames, set in a law‑less future where players fight in massive open‑world arenas. Choose from a roster of human and cyborg fighters and dive into single‑player story campaigns or competitive multiplayer modes. The game pits bounty hunters against a fugitive across two parallel narratives, delivering fast‑paced combat and chaotic multiplayer battles. With split‑screen support and a variety of game modes, it offers both solo and couch‑co‑op experiences on PS3 and Xbox 360.

State of Emergency drops you into a riotous city where you pick one of five distinct characters—each with their own backstory—to complete a range of wild missions, from rescues to targeted assassinations. The game blends hack‑and‑slash combat with open‑world mayhem, letting you wield everything from shotguns to improvised street props. With split‑screen multiplayer on PC and PlayStation 2, you can team up or compete in destructive mayhem, using an arsenal of weapons and environmental objects to crush gang members, skinheads, and corporate forces. The game’s gritty urban setting and varied mission design keep the action fresh and relentless.

• Deep, intertwining story campaigns
• Robust split‑screen couch co‑op
• Varied character roster with unique abilities
• Fast, responsive combat system

• Huge variety of weapons and improvised tools
• Five distinct playable characters
• Split‑screen multiplayer adds replay value
• Diverse mission types keep gameplay fresh

• Limited to PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms
• Online matchmaking can be unstable
• Graphics show their age compared to modern titles

• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• AI can be inconsistent during large crowds
• Level design can feel repetitive after many hours