45
It just doesn't gel, with misshapen models, repetitive, bland music and a watered-down story that struggles to maintain a "thug-like" quality through forced profanity. [Sept 2005, p.56]
50
A dumb, forgettable game and nothing else. [Sept 2005, p.100]
50
Despite offering a laundry list of moves and button combinations, the game's complicated controls feel shallower than the three-buttoned Capcom arcade classics like "The Punisher" or "Alien vs. Predator." Group battles feel too constricted with the auto target locking mechanics, and the simplistic one-on-one fights are somewhere on the level of "Pit Fighter."
10
Me parece algo injusto que los criticos no valoren mucho este juego, ya que al parecer loscríticosno supieron como profundisar el juego, pero nosotros como jugadores si lo valoramos mucho.
9
I've been looking for this game for ages, remeber playing it on my ps2 slim, great atmosphere maybe its not the best fighting game ever but for me it's amazing.
9
Don’t listen to the “professional reviewers”. This game is so much better than a 4/10.. the music is sweet, the progression and rpg elements complement the game so well. The voice acting and lines are beyond funny, found myself laughing out loud multiple times. The controls feel good even for 2024 standards. If you enjoyed a previous title from Capcom called God Hand, you’ll for sure enjoy this.
Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Aug 23, 2005
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
48
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Beatdown: Fists of Vengeance is a really strange game; a mixture of ideas that comes across as extremely hit and miss. The amalgamation of traditional beat-em-up gameplay and one-on-one works really well; but on the other hand the disguise system seems flawed, who wants to buy a beat-em-up when the aim is to avoid confrontations?
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Ultimately, though, it’s all about how well you wield a crowbar.
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Feb 21, 2026
10
Me parece algo injusto que los criticos no valoren mucho este juego, ya que al parecer loscríticosno supieron como profundisar el juego, pero nosotros como jugadores si lo valoramos mucho.
Dec 10, 2020
10
One of my favorite games on PS2! It had such a great atmosphere, a great soundtrack, a unique then open world and free roam play style, that today everything coped to this style! It was so ahead of its time, with many new ideas and many characters and scenarios to keep you busy! it had many different endings! the fights were intense! you could also play vs mode as a beat em up game! Very underrated game! But Famitsu who were more experienced, gave this game a 30/40 score! User score today is 8/10! I wish we could have a remake of this game! Its ideas are still solid!
50
Great in concept but ends up being a slow-loading, profanity-laden action game with subpar graphics.
50
Despite offering a laundry list of moves and button combinations, the game's complicated controls feel shallower than the three-buttoned Capcom arcade classics like "The Punisher" or "Alien vs. Predator." Group battles feel too constricted with the auto target locking mechanics, and the simplistic one-on-one fights are somewhere on the level of "Pit Fighter."
43
Bland gameplay, however, stifles what inspiration there is. The fighting action is fundamentally underwhelming, and a poor camera and constant loading further handcuff things.
40
And for the beat-'em-up fans who want something new, just playing Beat Down feels enough like getting kicked down the stairs that you won't return to the genre any time soon.
16
I cursed plenty while playing, and it came straight from my own beat down heart. Get your revenge on bad games and leave this stinker in the shadows of the bargain bin.
May 21, 2017
10
one of the best beat em up games ever! i like that there is a lot of characters and i was shocked by the reviews!! its a great game and i recommend it.
Nov 5, 2025
9
I've been looking for this game for ages, remeber playing it on my ps2 slim, great atmosphere maybe its not the best fighting game ever but for me it's amazing.
Dec 24, 2024
9
Don’t listen to the “professional reviewers”. This game is so much better than a 4/10.. the music is sweet, the progression and rpg elements complement the game so well. The voice acting and lines are beyond funny, found myself laughing out loud multiple times. The controls feel good even for 2024 standards. If you enjoyed a previous title from Capcom called God Hand, you’ll for sure enjoy this.
May 24, 2023
7
This game feels pretty reminiscent of shenmue when it comes to the exploration formula overall a very solid beat em up game by Yours Truly Capcom there are other better beat them up games like viewtiful Joe yet again it is very much hard to find these days
SummaryIn an area brimming with cartels battling for power and influence, no one comes close to Zanetti’s group, the strongest force in Las Sombras. When Zanetti learns of a rival clan's drug deal, he dispatches five of his top mercenaries from his inner circle to intervene. When they arrive on the scene, they find their targets have already be... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date:Aug 23, 2005
Developer:
- Cavia Inc.
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