Gekido vs The Asskickers

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.

The Asskickers is a modern tribute to 2D arcade beat'em ups, starring Alex, Diane and Marcus as they fight through gritty urban jungles. Wrongly accused, the trio battles corrupt elites to teach white‑collar criminals the lost art of asskicking. Featuring classic side‑scroll combat, cooperative play, and a gritty storyline, the game delivers fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash action for fans of old‑school arcade titles.

• 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
• Three unique characters with distinct moves
• Robust local and online co‑op
• Challenging combo system for skill expression

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

• Very low critic score may deter some players
• Limited visual variety beyond urban settings
• Story pacing can feel repetitive after extended play