Renegade vs The Asskickers
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
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.
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.
- Authentic retro beat‑em‑up feel
- Simple yet deep combat system
- Varied enemy and boss designs
- Easy to pick up for newcomers
- 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 scrolling reduces level variety
- One‑player only, no co‑op
- Low critical score reflects dated graphics
- Very low critic score may deter some players
- Limited visual variety beyond urban settings
- Story pacing can feel repetitive after extended play
