Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance
- Developers: Naps Team
- Publishers: DSI Games, Zoo Digital
Gekido Advance: Kintaro’s Revenge (2002)
Introduction
Gekido Advance: Kintaro’s Revenge is a side-scrolling beat ’em up video game developed by Naps Team and published by SNK for the Game Boy Advance. It was released in Japan on May 23, 2002, and in North America and Europe in September 2002. The game is a sequel to the 1999 PlayStation game Gekido: Urban Fighters, and follows the story of Tetsuo, a young martial artist who must defeat the evil Ushi and his minions to avenge the death of his master.
Gameplay
Gekido Advance: Kintaro’s Revenge is a side-scrolling beat ’em up in which the player controls Tetsuo as he fights his way through hordes of enemies. Tetsuo has a variety of attacks at his disposal, including punches, kicks, throws, and special moves. He can also collect power-ups that will increase his strength, speed, or defense.
The game features a variety of different enemies, each with their own unique attacks and abilities. Tetsuo must use his skills and abilities to defeat each enemy and progress through the game.
Story
The story of Gekido Advance: Kintaro’s Revenge takes place one year after the events of the first game. Tetsuo, who was orphaned as a child and raised by the martial arts master Kintaro, has become a skilled fighter in his own right. However, tragedy strikes when Kintaro is killed by the evil Ushi.
Tetsuo vows to avenge his master’s death and sets out on a journey to defeat Ushi and his minions. Along the way, he is joined by a variety of allies, including the ninja Hanzo and the kunoichi Ayame.
Graphics
The graphics in Gekido Advance: Kintaro’s Revenge are some of the best on the Game Boy Advance. The characters are large and detailed, and the backgrounds are rich and colorful. The game also runs at a smooth framerate, even when there are a lot of enemies on the screen.
Sound
The sound in Gekido Advance: Kintaro’s Revenge is also top-notch. The music is catchy and upbeat, and the sound effects are realistic and impactful. The voice acting is also well done, with each character having their own unique voice.
Overall
Gekido Advance: Kintaro’s Revenge is an excellent beat ’em up game that is a must-play for fans of the genre. The game features great graphics, sound, and gameplay, and it has a lot of content to keep players entertained for hours on end.
Review
Score: 8.5/10
Pros:
- Great graphics
- Smooth gameplay
- Variety of enemies
- Lots of content
Cons:
- Can be repetitive at times
- Story is a bit thin
Overall, Gekido Advance: Kintaro’s Revenge is a fantastic beat ’em up game that is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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