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Classic Konami Beat 'em Up Vendetta Now Available on PlayStation and Switch

Paul Acevedo

Vendetta might be a little obscure (owing to its lack of previous console ports), but it's actually a really good beat 'em up from 1991. Like many Konami arcade releases from that time period, it has 4-player co-op. Each of the four characters seems to be modeled after celebrities and action heroes like Hulk Hogan and Mr. T. The graphics are great, there are tons of weapons to wield, and you can kick dudes right in the babymaker. Konami really should have released this game on consoles!

Co-Op Classics Video Edition: Vendetta and Fire Truck

Marc Allie

Today, we go back to the vault to revisit a pair of Co-Op Classics. This time, we take a look at them in video form. Vendetta and Fire Truck are about as different as you can get.

Co-Op Classics: Vendetta

Marc Allie

After having looked at some more recent fare in the past few weeks, Co-Op Classics will now focus its attention on the golden age of the arcade. Back in 1991, the side scrolling brawler was the undisputed king of co-op. TMNT: Turtles in Time, the Dungeons and Dragons series, and X-Men: The Arcade Game all came from this time period. While reliving these old glory days with some friends via MAME, we stumbled upon a beat em up masterpiece: Vendetta. I don't think I have played a more unintentionally funny game in my entire life! After reading about it, I am sure you will agree. I won't focus on gameplay too much when talking about Vendetta. What you see is really what you get. You move, you punch, you kick, you beat up bad guys; it's very simple. Vendetta truly stands out, though, in its over the top nature. The characters, the boss battles, and the not so subtle innuendo all combine to crank it up to eleven, if you will.