Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP Nintendo 3DS

Developed by Arc System Works, it’s safe to say that gamers can expect the same attention to detail on this remake as they’ve seen on the developer’s other action and fighting titles; in Japan, Arc Systems has already been making other Kunio titles (All Star Special) so this remake is in good hands, especially if it’s to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this venerable series.

In Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP, the original Famicom/NES title has been lovingly recreated for today’s expectations. Aside from the new details to sprites, updated graphics, and smoother animations exhibiting an additional level of complexity, a wealth of added extra features are now available; fans of the first title will find so much more than just nostalgia, and newcomers will be taken aback by how deep this beat ’em up actually is.

The biggest change are the combat differences. There are new techniques and combos, as well as unseen Special Moves. If these special moves are used over and over, they will evolve and become explosive Super Special Moves, perfect for when single handedly taking out an entire gang.

There’s also the introduction of consecutive attacks which allow players to extend their combos to overpowering levels; the other new feature to combat are the Nekketsu counters, to be used when swarmed by enemies, essential for the tougher more aggressive gangs later in the game.