Gekido vs God Hand

Gekido is a gritty beat 'em up for the PlayStation that drops you into a neon‑lit cityscape teeming with bosses and colorful enemies. Featuring music from Fatboy Slim and Apartment 26, the game blends frantic combat with a comic‑book aesthetic crafted by Joe Madureira. The title supports single‑player, multiplayer and co‑operative modes, letting you team up with sidekicks Michelle, Ushi and Tetsuo to rescue the kidnapped girl Angela. A Game Boy Color version and a GBA spin‑off followed, cementing its cult status among retro action fans.

After a gang of demonic thugs cuts his arm off, drifter Gene receives the mythical God Hand—a powerful, supernatural replacement that turns every fight into a spectacle. He roams the lawless town of Asskickin', battling undead outlaws, circus freaks, and four world‑ending villains with his new weaponized fist. The game delivers fast‑paced, over‑the‑top martial‑arts combat with customizable combos, outrageous God Hand powers, and a tongue‑in‑cheek western comedy vibe, all in a single‑player experience on PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3.

• High energy combat with satisfying combos
• Memorable boss designs and variety
• Strong comic‑book visual style
• Co‑op mode adds replay value

• Deep, customizable combo system
• Distinctive comedic western setting
• Highly responsive combat mechanics
• Full content on both PS2 and PS3

• Limited camera control can obscure enemies
• Occasional frame‑rate drops on original hardware
• Story is minimal and delivered through brief cutscenes

• Limited to single‑player mode
• Graphics show their age on modern displays
• Occasional camera issues during intense fights