In the summer of last year, QUByte Interactive confirmed that it would be bringing its brawling beat 'em up title 99Vidas to the Switch. Back then we expected the game to launch towards the end of 2017, but the developer has now provided an update on the game's progress and a new release window.
Created in conjunction with 99Vidas, Brazil's most popular video gaming podcast, the game intends to capture the excitement of classics like Final Fight, Double Dragon, Battletoads, Golden Axe and Streets of Rage, featuring 16-bit retro graphics to induce maximum levels of nostalgia. As well as a story mode, bonus levels, a versus mode, a survival mode, and multiple skills, weapons, and bosses on offer, the Switch version of the game will be receiving the following exclusive features:
- 2 New Levels
- 5 Different Enemies, including a new boss fight
- New Camera Effects
- Characters Skins
QUByte is now planning to release the game on the Nintendo eShop "between Q2 and Q3 of 2018", meaning that we should hopefully have our hands on it by September at the latest.
Do you like the look of this one? Have some room for more beat 'em up shenanigans in your life? Let us know your thoughts below.
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Wait, was that an Ice Queen Summon just now ?
Glad to see this one land on the Switch. Will be a great counter point to Raging Justice's graphic style.
Looks like something mainly for the fans of the podcast.
This looks really good. Really really good
More beat-em-ups, more beat-em-ups, more beat-em-ups... bring them ALL to the Switch. I need them ALL!
Capcom, I'm calling you out. Konami you pussy. SEGA don't take AGES 😉 to get GOLDEN AXE 1 and 2 arcade versions out.
Looks decent. I had to go to YouTube just to see some footage of the game not all zoomed in though, which is kinda annoying.
Game is great, got it free this month in the ps4 and it's a good time. Wonderful callback to snes/genesis beat em ups with modern improvements. I recommend it!
One of the creators was on YouTube live stream last night, got to hang out with him for a while. Izzy said since he’s a big Nintendo fan, he’s making the Switch version the "definitive" version.
Also this month it’s free on PS4 and Vita if you pay for PS+
@Lroy
I am not sure that it is entirely wise for you to be calling Konami such a name. You don't want them to set Pyramid Head on you, do you? Or Bomberman! 😊
Well, that game should be easy to complete, with 99 lives...
@Ooyah Ha! Ha! If it makes them remember that SILENT HILL is a gaming franchise of theirs, then I'll take the risk. As for BOMBERMAN, he can barely turn corners at speed, so we're all good, lol!
Got it for "free" on PS4, didn't like it at all. Normal setting is relentless with all AI characters ganging up on you and usually connecting first. And no continues if you die.
I would rather Final Fight or Cadillacs and Dinosaurs made it's way to the Switch.
@Lroy
there was no golden axe 2 in arcades. if yer talking golden axe the revenge of death adder, we still havent got that yet so they are taking "ages" to get that one to us.
@ogo79 Of course that's the game I'm taking about 😉
This looks fun. I'll be sure to give it a try if the price is fair
i miss the scott pilgrim game
Yep River City Rampage or Scott Pilgrim please!
Yep, have it on Steam. This is a great game and showshow a beat-em-up should be done against a release like Raging Justice.
@Shiryu I have it on Steam and it great fun, This is how a beat-em-up should be done, unlike that other game you mentioned.
@YANDMAN I will give it a fair chance before passing any judgement. Only fair.
I just started playing this for PS+ the other night. It's okay. The music is good, sound is okay, some of the character voices are horrible (especially that dash attack sound that feels the need to come out of the Dual Shock 4's speaker--fortunately you can mute it) and the game play is decidedly old school and makes no sense, but it's neither the greatest nor the worst beat-em-up I've played in recent memory. Doubt I'd buy it for Switch.
Looks interesting. I might give it a shot
@Shiryu that's fair
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