99Vidas (2016)

Developer: QUByte Interactive
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 646 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, nostalgic brawler that feels like a love letter to arcade beat 'em ups, designed for chaotic local multiplayer sessions.

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What players say

Players call it a solid homage to '80s and '90s beat 'em ups with a distinctly Brazilian flavor, but they split on whether the difficulty is fair or frustrating. Many praise the soundtrack and pixel art, while others report that boss fights feel like puzzles and that poor hitboxes, stun locking, and broken online co-op drag the experience down.

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