Gekido vs Renegade
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
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.
Renegade puts you in the shoes of a street‑wise vigilante battling gangs across four distinct urban stages, from a subway platform to a mobster’s hideout. The game features fixed two‑screen arenas, a simple three‑button control scheme, and a cycle of increasing difficulty after each rescue. Originally released in 1987 by Technos Japan, the title has been ported to modern consoles, bringing retro hack‑and‑slash action to the Nintendo Switch.
- High energy combat with satisfying combos
- Memorable boss designs and variety
- Strong comic‑book visual style
- Co‑op mode adds replay value
- Authentic retro beat‑em‑up feel
- Simple yet deep combat system
- Varied enemy and boss designs
- Easy to pick up for newcomers
- Limited camera control can obscure enemies
- Occasional frame‑rate drops on original hardware
- Story is minimal and delivered through brief cutscenes
- Limited scrolling reduces level variety
- One‑player only, no co‑op
- Low critical score reflects dated graphics
