Gekido vs Mother Russia Bleeds

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.

Mother Russia Bleeds thrusts players into a brutal, stylized alternate Soviet Union where a crew of imprisoned street fighters must battle an oppressive criminal regime and their own drug addictions. The game blends fast‑paced beat‑em‑up action with a gritty narrative, offering both solo and cooperative play. Supported on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch, the title features a story campaign, challenge modes, and versus modes for up to four players locally or online, delivering relentless combat and a distinct retro aesthetic.

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

• Intense, satisfying combat with plenty of blood and gore
• Strong retro aesthetic and pixel‑art visuals
• Robust multiplayer options both local and online
• Varied modes keep gameplay fresh

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

• High difficulty may deter casual players
• Drug‑addiction mechanic can be frustrating
• Limited content beyond core campaign and challenges