Itadaki Smash - Thank You For The Bruises

Itadaki Smash has got to be one of the best-named indie titles of late, right? Loving that wordplay. From Main Loop Games and SelectaPlay, this is a classic beat ’em up that pays tribute to the genre.

Pick one of four unique heroes and go up against the Tengogo mafia in 16 different handcrafted 2.5D stages. Players can customise their fighting style with new skills, combos, throws and special attacks. You’re simply spoilt.

Itadaki Smash launched on PC, but this news thingy is about the Nintendo Switch version that’s put now. What kind of features can one expect? These:

• A colorful, cartoon-style graphics inspired by classic Beat ’em Up.
• Fight alone or with a friend to clean up San Daigo city. 
• 4 unique characters inspired by Japanese folklore (yokai).
• 16 detailed and challenging stages, with unique classic gameplay enhanced with new and modern mechanics.
• 4 game modes! Finish the game with only one coin (Arcade), play without limits (Normal), or challenge your abilities against waves of enemies (Arena) or against friends (VS). 
• Travel back to the 80’s and the 90’s arcades with a vibrant soundtrack.

Here’s an Itadaki Smash trailer:

Out now on the Nintendo Switch (and PC) priced at €11.99/£10.16 as it has a 20% temporary discount. What are you waiting for? A punch in the face? Go get it!