‘Capcom Beat-Em-Up Bundle’ Review: Slap-Happy
The publishers at Capcom have been on a retro kick as of late, bringing back a number of [...]
Great Gameplay and Multiplayer (Except For...)
The gameplay for each of the titles are perfectly recaptured. For instance, Captain Commando's penchant for using weapons and robot suits to level opponents is still intact; and King of Dragons has great reliance on projectiles and/or distant melee strikes. And Armored Warriors and Battle Circuit fit right into this collection, with their own wild and wacky gameplay techniques that people are sure to love.
Also, even with the limitations on filters, each title in Capcom Beat-Em-Up Bundle looks great, right down to the little animations, attract screens and noises. The music in King of Dragons never gets tiring; and Knights of the Round has cool themes, too. Plus, who dares forget about the laughs and grunts left behind by bad guys in Final Fight? Not us.
The games also offer both local and online multiplayer, supporting between two and four depending on the game. Local is truly where it's at, because it's fun getting some friends together and just beating up everyone. However, online needs some work, as we experienced some stuttering frame rates and sound issues with some of the games, particularly Captain Commando. Maybe the action is too manic for the servers to handle, but here's hoping Capcom fixes these slight issues soon.
Aside from that, there aren't too many features here. A music player and detailed gallery would've been welcome; and there aren't really many unlockables to consider, save for Trophies and Achievements for PS4 and Xbox One, respectively.
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But the games still speak volumes, and each one remains fun in its own special way. Whether you're kicking over drums to reveal hot, well-cooked food in Final Fight or teaming up a baby-driven robot with a ninja in Captain Commando, you'll get more than enough value out of these games. And you have unlimited continues, so you can play all night without spending any extra quarters.
While not the company's ultimate compilation, Capcom Beat-Em-Up Bundle is a worthy purchase thanks to its game selection, entertaining gameplay and multiplayer options. Again, it's got some work that could be done with it, but there's more than enough here that works; and there's potential in the future to offer even more titles. I could imagine a second Beat-Em-Up package that includes some licensed favorites, like Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs and, yes, Alien vs. Predator. We'd love that, even if the licenses cost a bit extra.
In the meantime, put that roll of quarters to good use and add this game to your library.
WWG's Score: 4 out of 5.
(Disclaimer: A review code was provided by the publisher.)
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