Final Vendetta

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Pocket Tactics
    Jul 1, 2022
    80
    A game all about recapturing the energy of the 90s beat-em-up, Final Vendetta works hard to take you back in time and delivers a great game in the process. Combat feels right, plowing through enemies is fun, then, to top it off, the visuals and music sell it all wonderfully. I wish there was a little more modern flourish and a touch more imagination, but what we have is still a great game at its core.
  2. Nintenderos
    Jun 24, 2022
    75
    Final Vendetta is an interesting beat'em up that, although it doesn't innovate too much, it does have interesting features, such as four different game modes that "force" you to play it several times to unlock them. This makes it a very replayable title either solo or doubles.

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User Score
4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. ket
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    Final Vendetta is a superb game for any fan of a good beat 'em up, harking back to the days of Streets of Rage 2 and Final Fight. FinalFinal Vendetta is a superb game for any fan of a good beat 'em up, harking back to the days of Streets of Rage 2 and Final Fight. Final Vendettas biggest sins are also a staple of this genre however, simple controls but nothing worse than you remember from Streets 2 or Final Fight, "Boss" encounters that in later stages become regular enemies, and a short playtime.

    I don't see how you can blame a game and mark it down for having the same pitfalls as every other game in the beat 'em up genre but with that said even for a beat 'em up Vendetta is surprisingly short - to the tune of half hour once you "git gud", enemies oddly lacking in attack variety and the backgrounds are just a bit too static - not even any swaying of things like lamps, signs, or bushes, a poor explanation of the controls (you aren't even told how to do certain specials), and a rather high price. Given these pitfalls the game must be rated taking these things into account.

    I sincerely hope we see a Final Vendetta 2 on Switch, PS4 etc, but with the following amendments to make it a true memorable legend; online multiplayer, more stages and a branching story path, unique bosses, less static backgrounds, and a "tutorial" that doesn't forget to tell you how to do all of the moves the game has.

    With the changes made by the developer following the release to make the game more balanced Final Vendetta is a worthy addition to any beat 'em up aficionado's collection or anyone that enjoys shorter games and likes something that has a moderate challenge to it.    … Full Review »
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