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About this game

City’s under siege by bad guys? Grab a friend and beat down baddies in The TakeOver! This side-scrolling brawl throws it back to the 90s with epic combos and a killer soundtrack. Team up for local co-op and unleash your inner hero!

• Enjoy Arcade, Survival, and Challenge modes across 7 stages and 20+ unique locations. Swap between four characters in real-time with unlockable Relay Mode.
• Fight with fists, weapons & combos! Stun enemies & unleash powerful moves. Manage ammo for sidearms.
• Test your skills with Easy, Normal, and Hard modes. Hardcore players face relentless enemies with no continues, starting anew from Stage 1.
• Interact in comic book-style cutscenes with a blend of high-res character sprites and detailed backgrounds in 1080p or higher.
• Groove to music by artists like Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald, and Yuzo Koshiro.

Reviews

The obvious question when reviewing The TakeOver is how it compares to Streets of Rage 4, and we’re pleased to report that it’s just as worthy of your time as money, even if it lacks online play and some of the extra polish that DotEmu, Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games’ title possesses. Some players will no doubt take issue with the CG-style sprites, but every other aspect of this package feels spot-on and we especially appreciate the two bonus stages, which feel like love letters to other Sega classics.

Nintendo Life

The Takedown is a must-play for any fans of the genre. If you’re looking for something in your life to replace the recent Streets of Rage 4 then you’ve found it here. The depth of combat was surprising, but the risk taken with the two unique stages keeps the game fresh and enjoyable.

Pure Nintendo

Despite its issues, if you’ve had your fill of Streets of Rage 4 and are after another side-scrolling beat ’em up to play, you should definitely consider adding The TakeOver to your collection. Though it does eventually lose some of its shine, its combat system offers more depth than most in the genre, and the package as a whole has some genuinely nice ideas. The fact that it looks so good and has a great soundtrack is just icing on the cake.

GameSpew