Gekido vs Kick-Ass: The Game

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.

Kick-Ass: The Game drops you into a fully 3D, third‑person world where you can control the film’s iconic heroes—Kick‑Ass, Hit Girl, and Big Daddy. Fight through the streets of New York across twelve story missions and two bonus rounds, battling thugs, mob bosses, and massive crime waves with visceral, gory combat.

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

• Three playable heroes with distinct styles
• Co‑operative mode adds replay value
• Varied missions and bonus mini‑games
• Mature, gritty atmosphere with plenty of gore

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

• Limited to PS3 and iOS platforms
• Graphics dated by modern standards
• Short overall campaign length