Vendetta (Crime Fighters 2) Arcade Review

[@retrorystergaming577]

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[@ChristianPanas]

Righteously good review, man. I was a huge fan of the beat-em-up all through the '80s as well, but somehow I never came across Vendetta. I don't know if it was rare in the US or maybe I wasn't hitting the arcade as often in '91. It looks exceptional, but I have to say my the side-scrolling beat-em-up king for me was the Streets of Rage series, even if it was a home console game. And not just because they had some of the best video game music ever. Loved the game play. But having Tyson, Van Damme, the Hulkster and Mr. T on screen all at once with four friends playing is an advantage I'm not sure any game can top.

[@retrorystergaming577]

Yea I was very lucky to come across this game. It was in my local video store in an outer suburb in Melbourne. I have always loved it. Thanks also for the compliment on the video mate.

[@TV-Tony]

There's a wrestler named Chuck Taylor in AEW currently and sometimes when he's on one of the commentators will say "I had a pair of Chuck Taylor All-Stars" haha.

[@retrorystergaming577]

The perfect shoes my man

[@smeatr0n]

I had never heard of this game before, found it while exploring on my mame machine and played it all the way through because I just couldn't quit. SO much fun!!!

[@retrorystergaming577]

Yea I only knew this game from my local video store. So much fun

[@amstraidotodoeldia2262]

In a pub near my house there was this arcade machine with this game. The arcade was broken and you could continue without coins. Free play!!

[@retrorystergaming577]

We had it in my video store and a similar thing happened. If you flicked the power switch on and off really quickly it would give you free credits!!!! Easy money!!!

[@AussieArmWrestler]

Another belter mate, keep them coming - new favourite gaming channel

[@retrorystergaming577]

Cheers boss

[@susanfit47]

The game featured two differences in gameplay. One was that an enemy who had been knocked down could be subjected to further abuse; this feature first appeared in the first Crime Fighters, as well as Konami's previous arcade basketball game Punk Shot (1990), and an X-Men beat-'em-up. This would be done with the kick button (see below), although the actual manoeuvre used was a punch, an elbow drop, a short kick/stomp, or a quick kneedrop, depending on the individual fighter. The other difference was that instead of the conventional 'attack' and 'jump' buttons, this game used 'punch' and 'kick'. The only aerial manoeuvre was the special punch-plus-kick (P+K) manoeuvre, and only when the joystick was pointed forward. This also rules out the beat-'em-up standard desperation attack (an attack during which all enemies in a small radius around the player are knocked away and down, at the cost of player's health), forcing the player to be even more cautios.

[@RexHoles6969]

I really liked Undercover Cops. Gorgeous game, way ahead of it's time as far as graphics and animation. Irem software was way ahead of its time as a company, and doesn't nearly get the recognition it deserves.

[@retrorystergaming577]

Undercover Cops was a great game!!

[@RexHoles6969]

@@retrorystergaming577 Irem made Karate Champ, the first ever beat em up. They also joined forces with Capsule Computers to make Capcom.

[@retrorystergaming577]

@@RexHoles6969 First time I saw Karate Champ was in Bloodsport and as a kid in Australia I could not find that game anywhere!!

[@RexHoles6969]

@@retrorystergaming577 Spent some time in Aus myself, you guys really get the shit end of the stick when it comes to games man. Sucks considering how close you are to Japan. I had a buddy that had Karate for NES, but it was prety dated by the time I got my hands on it. Shit like Double Dragon 2 was already out for the console. I used to see it at Chuck E Cheese when I was a kid, but again, by then it was so dated nobody really played it. I had no idea how significant it was to the genre as a whole. What I really want to get my hands on is one of those old After Burner units, the one with the moving cockpit. It was either broken, or had a huge line up in front of it back in the day, only played it a couple times before it disappeared. And it was fuckin expensive, like 2 bucks when everything else was like a quarter max. But if I can find one to cram in my tiny ass apartment I would. Great channel, looking forward to more of your vids.

[@retrorystergaming577]

@@RexHoles6969 Yea games movie releases everything we were always behind. I remember always being jealous of Americans because you had the WWF shows there and all the goodies in the back of the magazines. After burner was a fantastic cabinet I loved it. And yea towards the end of the Coin OP era games were waaaaaaaaaaay too expensive. 2 dollars is extortion and I remember games like NBA Jam used to cost that.

[@SandroSensei]

This game was released today on the Arcade Archives and MAN what a blast 💥. Great review, and subbed to your channel. Will you review Crime Fighters AND violance fight next PLEASE! Subbed to the channel 💪🏻🙌🏼

[@retrorystergaming577]

My man I am a massive fan of beat em ups do you can be sure I will review them!!!!

[@jbFromNYC]

2:43 "WHO DA FOOK IS DAT GUY?!" 😄😄😄

[@retrorystergaming577]

Couldn't resist putting that one in lol. Thanks for watching the vid I hope you enjoyed it

[@MartyMcFly3]

I was lucky enough to grow up with 3 buddies in my street & we had a local Timezone arcade only 3 blocks away. We would play Vendetta every Saturday together between 1991-1993. I played many beat 'em ups growing up & had Double Dragon, Streets of Rage, Final Fight, TMNT on the consoles. Despite my love of those & others, nothing will ever compare to the Greatness of Vendetta. To this day, nearly 30 years later, I still regard it as the greatest beat 'em up I ever played. It's just sad that most Americans (or the gamers I've spoken to) have no idea about Vendetta. Some have heard of it but have never played it. I have my fingers crossed that it will get a start as an add on game for future Arcade1up 4 player releases but I doubt it.. Loved your presentation. Just Subbed 👍🏼

[@retrorystergaming577]

hey man thanks heaps for tuning in I appreciate it. Yea Its amazing how little known this game seems to be. I regard it as the best beat em up. It just had everything awesome about 80s culture to it. I always played this at my local video store. Was hooked the first time I ever played it. Who was your main guy??

[@MartyMcFly3]

@@retrorystergaming577 I don't know if it was because I loved the A-Team, or the colour green, or if Sledge was the only dude left as all my other mates were older than me & picked first. But I loved all the guys. I would love to buy an original Vendetta cabinet. It was the game I played most in the arcade & we need to keep spreading the word of the greatness that is Vendetta.

[@retrorystergaming577]

@@MartyMcFly3 haqhahaha yep Sledge was the guy if you werre the youngest brother/friend you got him!!. But Look they were all amazing characters. I always liked Blood and Boomer but to be honest it didn't really matter who I went. I absolutely loved that game. Are you in Australia???

[@MartyMcFly3]

@@retrorystergaming577 Yeah, I'm in Oz. I wish the arcade scene was back. I used to play Street Fighter 2 in my local AMF (Zone) Bowling centre in the early 90's before they knocked it down & built a 4.5 star Hotel.

[@retrorystergaming577]

@@MartyMcFly3 first time I ever played SF2 was at my local AMF here in Melbourne. Timezones were great I remember going to the super sessions with my buddies unlimited games. Was a great time

[@JohnSmith-iu8cj]

Finally found my fav game from 1991 after 30 years 😂

[@libralegend5732]

This game is finally on ps4!

[@retrorystergaming577]

Really??? I didn't know

[@libralegend5732]

@@retrorystergaming577 Yes! It came out two days ago! $7.99! Check it out!

[@wardneil]

I play this with my Dad sometimes. He loves this game

[@fletcherlynch786]

Cool

[@sportingpatria5143]

Good work, keep it up!

[@retrorystergaming577]

Cheers boss

[@marcustuggles8761]

I played this so.mjch as a kid and loved the hell.out.of.it. wish they bring it to current gen consoles.like they did with sunset riders

[@retrorystergaming577]

Exactly!!! I don't understand why this hasn't been re released as an arcade classic on PS4. Such an awesome game. Thanks heaps for watching by the way my man I appreciate it

[@TV-Tony]

The beat 'em up genre is my favorite as well and I've been saying this for years. Glad someone on youtube agrees. Hawk was always my favorite. I usually picked the strong guy in beat em ups, plus I was a major Hulkamaniac at the time. I would sometimes play as Boomer too.

[@retrorystergaming577]

I always went for like the sleek martial arts type guy in beat em ups!!. I would say blood and boomer were my favourite in this game. Hawk was the first character I used but I hated his low kick so I changed lol. Thanks for tuning in by the way I appreciate it!!

[@kibakun01]

Violent Storm is like Vendetta 2.

[@retrorystergaming577]

Violent storm is an amazing game and I think it is the unofficial sequel to Vendetta

[@steftoha8780]

Good gaming.... keep it up... I wait for your return response.

[@goodkunt5585]

Cool video mate

[@retrorystergaming577]

Cheers bloke

[@darkerm76]

So this is the inspiration for final vendetta

[@retrorystergaming577]

Haha it certainly is lol. Thanks heaps for watching

[@jacobnapkins1155]

Keep it up man in a world of fortnites an among us we need more retro games

[@retrorystergaming577]

I appreciate the compliment mate thank you

[@coris3436]

Hope they put it on the iiarcade store

[@retrorystergaming577]

Same here mate it's truly a classic. Thanks heaps for watching mate I really appreciate it

[@saltygh0st124]

Great game indeed! Beat 'em up style games with interactive environments and lots of weapons are the best! This one deserves a remake or a spinoff with today's technology.

[@retrorystergaming577]

oh definately. This game really has a special place in my heart. Was always surprised how very few people actually know this game

[@saltygh0st124]

@@retrorystergaming577 I can remember playing it A LOT at a local arcade when I was a little kid. It's nice to have emulators as an adult, makes us feel like we get a little of our money back. :)

[@5wisher5weet]

What was the name of a beat em up in I think the late 90s....I think it might have been lethal weapon or some other Bruce Willis movie?

[@retrorystergaming577]

I can not remember that one. You remember what the characters looked like?

[@entwinedrope]

Great video!

[@retrorystergaming577]

Thanks mate.

[@khans2512]

Man this guy couldn’t mash potatoes let alone buttons.

[@retrorystergaming577]

ha mate you know you would never be allowed to play such a violent game

[@TheChrisBeans]

Easily the greatest arcade brawler, and a close second to the all time greatest brawler ever... Streets of Rage 2. Really enjoyed this review! Nice!

[@retrorystergaming577]

Hey mate thanks heaps for taking the time to watch it. It really is my favourite brawler with final fight being a close second for me. Who was your main guy??

[@TheChrisBeans]

@@retrorystergaming577 I was always Boomer but these days I like to switch it up and keep things fresh. Still chasing that 1cc 30 years later!!

[@watcher805]

You said crime fighters came out 1999, it was 1989. Vendetta was 91 like you said. Cant be a sequel if you time travel.

[@fletcherlynch786]

This game looks badas

[@retrorystergaming577]

Its a lot of fun

[@fletcherlynch786]

Cool I want to play it

[@cabanelamin322]

How to download them to the phone

[@vehshibuttable]

Better the streets of rage and final fight.

[@retrorystergaming577]

You bet your bottom dollar it's better!!!

[@strangethingshappen]

Booya

[@retrorystergaming577]

Good shit