{"id":3092717,"date":"2024-02-01T16:17:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T21:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1016567-4521551.cloudwaysapps.com\/plato-data\/the-10-best-beat-em-up-games-on-nintendo-switch-in-2024-switcharcade-special-toucharcade\/"},"modified":"2024-02-01T16:17:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T21:17:25","slug":"the-10-best-beat-em-up-games-on-nintendo-switch-in-2024-switcharcade-special-toucharcade","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platodata.io\/plato-data\/the-10-best-beat-em-up-games-on-nintendo-switch-in-2024-switcharcade-special-toucharcade\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Beat-Em-Up Games on Nintendo Switch in 2024 \u2013 SwitchArcade Special \u2013 TouchArcade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, friends. Upon reviewing the paperwork here at TouchArcade Towers, I noticed that the last time we compiled a list of the best beat-em-up games on the Nintendo Switch was in 2021<\/em>. Wow! While we knew the sweet flavor of Streets of Rage 4<\/em> by then, we were still living in a pre-Shredder\u2019s Revenge<\/em> world. In other words, we\u2019re well past due to add ten more great games to that pile. Just like our other follow-up \u201cBest of” lists, this doesn\u2019t replace the original article but rather appends to it. When you\u2019re done reading this one, make sure to head back and check that one out<\/a> as well. In no particular order, here are ten more great beat-em-ups to play on your Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder\u2019s Revenge ($24.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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It was never going to be an easy job to create a modern TMNT<\/em> brawler that lived up to the Konami classics, which are some of the best and most beloved games in the genre. Much to the surprise of many, the developers rose to the challenge with Shredder\u2019s Revenge<\/em>. It\u2019s an excellent brawler whether you\u2019re playing alone or with friends, and it\u2019s packed to the brim with winks and nods for fans of the Turtles to enjoy. It feels very much like a descendent of the Konami games, but expands on them in a lot of smart ways that make for a fun and smooth experience. A must-have for anyone interested in the genre.<\/p>\n

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection ($39.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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At first I thought I shouldn\u2019t include two TMNT<\/em> titles in one list, but I would be doing a disservice to the readers if I didn\u2019t also mention the Cowabunga Collection<\/em>. It collects all of the classic era Konami TMNT<\/em> games, and that means you get the outstanding TMNT: The Arcade Game<\/em> (arcade and NES), TMNT: Turtles in Time<\/em> (arcade and Super NES), and TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist<\/em> (Genesis). There are several other titles on here in the action, platforming, and fighting genres, but even on the strength of the beat-em-ups and the included archival material alone it is worth the price.<\/p>\n

Castle Crashers Remastered ($14.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The beat-em-up genre has had some big ups and downs over the years, but a few games managed to stick in the collective consciousness even when things were at their leanest. Castle Crashers<\/em> is perhaps one of the most famous from the post-arcade era, presenting a ridiculous adventure with lots of action and humor to keep the good times rolling all the way to the very end. You never quite know what is going to happen next in this game your first time through, but even if you\u2019ve played it a hundred times it\u2019s still a blast.<\/p>\n

Double Dragon Advance ($6.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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A little respect for one of the grandfathers of the genre. Double Dragon<\/em> isn\u2019t where it all started, but it did a lot to popularize the genre and set down a lot of its structure. That arcade original is also very hard to go back to now, but if you want to have a good time with it in some form then you should check out Double Dragon Advance<\/em>. It mashes elements of various Double Dragon<\/em> games together into one game, and offers a lot more depth than you might initially think. I think it may well be the best Double Dragon<\/em> game, and it\u2019s presented very nicely here.<\/p>\n

River City: Rival Showdown ($24.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Let\u2019s touch on another important franchise from the history of the genre. River City: Rival Showdown<\/em> is, theoretically, a remake of River City Ransom<\/em>. It certainly tells a similar story, and you\u2019ll recognize many aspects of it if you\u2019re familiar with the original game. With that said, the experience is quite different. The game takes place across four days, and certain events will only occur at particular times and locations. If you aren\u2019t there at the right time, you\u2019ll miss it. It creates a lot of replay value, and if you want to see the best ending you\u2019ll need to plan your route carefully. There isn\u2019t much else like this in the genre on Switch, and it\u2019s worth checking out.<\/p>\n

Final Vendetta ($24.95)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If you\u2019re looking for a brawler that will kick your butt six ways from Sunday, Final Vendetta<\/em> is your ticket. This game is gorgeous, with excellent sprites and interesting, detailed backgrounds to catch your eye as you smash heads. The gameplay is very good, but the level of challenge is rather high so you\u2019ll need to practice plenty if you ever want to see the end. Still, even if you lose again and again, you\u2019ll find this to be a satisfying, visceral experience. And I have to say it again: it looks and sounds fantastic.<\/p>\n

The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa ($14.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Let\u2019s slow things down a little for this one. While River City Ransom<\/em> takes an over-the-top approach to the 1980s Japanese juvenile delinquent culture, The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa<\/em> tries to do things a little more dramatically. What happens to a young hooligan after high school is over? How will he spend those last months with his friends, knowing they\u2019re likely going to go their separate ways? There is plenty of action in this game, especially if you go looking for it, but it\u2019s equally strong as a narrative experience. A unique game that might just be exactly what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n

Dawn of the Monsters ($29.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Alright, back to the mayhem. This isn\u2019t a conventional beat-em-up by any means, and the stages aren\u2019t nearly the stars they usually are in games of this genre. But if you want the experience of being a giant monster smashing other giant monsters in destructible cities, Dawn of the Monsters<\/em> delivers on that promise with interest. It\u2019s certainly a bit more shallow than some of the other games I\u2019ve talked about here, but it\u2019s another one of those games where if you\u2019re in the right mood it will hit the spot like no other brawler could.<\/p>\n

Capcom Arcade Stadium ($39.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Capcom Arcade Stadium<\/em> covers two separate releases, each offering their selection a la carte<\/em> or in bundles. It just so happened that Capcom loaded up pretty much all of its beat-em-ups into this first collection, and I think it\u2019s well worth buying all the way in rather than picking out the beat-em-ups. From stone cold classics like Final Fight<\/em> to lesser-known but still fantastic games like Battle Circuit<\/em>, there\u2019s plenty of quality action to be found here. You also get some fun extra modes and challenges to give you even more reasons to play.<\/p>\n

Mayhem Brawler ($19.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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There are a lot of decent indie brawlers that perhaps don\u2019t quite reach the upper tiers of the genre, but are still worth picking up and playing. Mayhem Brawler<\/em> is one of those, and if you\u2019re looking for something vaguely similar to Streets of Rage<\/em> while still being somewhat distinct, it\u2019s a good pick. The visuals are quite good, and the impact of the hits is solid. The story and dialogue aren\u2019t great, but there are other games in this article to go to if that\u2019s what you\u2019re after. Meat and potatoes stuff, but it will certainly fill your belly.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s the lot for this time. Do you have any beat-em-ups on Switch that you like and don\u2019t see here? Hit the comments below and let us all know. The whole point of these articles is to find good new games to play, and I think \u201cthe more the merrier” is in full effect in that case. We\u2019ll be back with more updated recommendations in other genres soon, so do look forward to that. Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n

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