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  • Summary: A virus labeled as the "Joecal incident" multiplies the physical capacity of a body when contracted. Three years later, a new incident, the "Cyber Clone incident", broke out in a replica city.

    And one year later again... the battle against the Zeekus and Cyber Clones is about to begin.
    A virus labeled as the "Joecal incident" multiplies the physical capacity of a body when contracted. Three years later, a new incident, the "Cyber Clone incident", broke out in a replica city.

    And one year later again... the battle against the Zeekus and Cyber Clones is about to begin. Are they walking on the path to destruction? Or...

    RUSHING BEAT was originally developed by Jaleco, with City Connection now leading development after they acquired rights to all Jaleco IP. RUSHING BEAT has been scratching the brawler itch of gamers since 1992 when the game first appeared on the Super Nintendo® Entertainment System. Now, more than thirty years later, "The Peace Keepers" are back as the franchise is reborn for modern consoles!
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  1. 80
    Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers is a great game, almost on the level of Streets of Rage 4, as a beat ’em up that stood out from others in the genre thanks to its beautiful aesthetics and deep mechanics. Sadly, it falls short due to its lack of challenge and dumb AI. Even so, if you’re looking for a beat ’em up among the titles available on Nintendo platforms, this is one of the best on the list.
  2. Apr 14, 2026
    70
    Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers delivers a fun and welcoming arcade-style beat'em up experience that goes beyond the nostalgia trip cliché. This new entry fits nicely with the classic 16-bit trilogy, while adding new touches and elements to the gameplay that allow for more variety and experimentation. The series' identity is alive and well, and the co-op multiplayer is a marvel to play, even if on solo the experience can start feeling repetitive too soon.
  3. May 13, 2026
    55
    This 3D take on the genre classics, as always, features awkward character traversal and a lack of sensitivity to perspective. They have a penchant for overly flashy visuals, resulting in overly long levels and repetitive enemy/boss encounters. The exchanges themselves are dynamic, but it's not enough.