![]() ![]() ![]() The handling of your chosen character is solid, never once do you blame hit detection flaws or moves not working. Amazing work has been done to make the backgrounds and sprites pop and move fluidly. Graphically Final Vendetta is absolutely beautiful and it could take its place proudly on the Series X while easily sitting in a classic arcade cab. Now whilst not exactly a genre known for its masterfully crafted tales, a small scene here and there would have worked to provide a connection with the main characters and bosses.Ĭlassic genre tropes such as finding food and items in trash cans are plentiful, and you’ve got to eat that turkey off the ground when living the life of a street vigilante. Besides an opening crawl setting the scene there is no connective tissue or cutscenes from the first stage through to conclusion. The Syndic8 gang have kidnapped Claire’s sister and she calls upon Duke and Miller to help rescue her. Story in Final Vendetta is almost non-existent. You may occasionally wonder why this trio of heroes have banded together to take on the mean streets of Great Britain, however don’t hold your breath for a lengthy explanation. This is not a bad thing though as each short stage stands on its own two feet. Set in the UK, although it never quite feels like you are on the streets of London besides the odd red phone box to smash, the stages could have been plucked right from the Final Fight cutting room floor. A wonderful tribute to the classic scrolling brawler genre which unashamedly cherry picks their best bits, using them freshly and using them well. Alongside the setting, the pumping soundtrack provided by UK dance group Utah Saints mean that Bitmap Bureau have really pushed the boat out to engage those nostalgia receptors.įrom the outset the game knows exactly what it is and never wavers from its course. Taking clear inspiration from the classics Streets of Rage and Final Fight, the alleyways, the warehouses, the characters and the docks all scream ‘90s classic. ![]()
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