99Vidas

Pure NintendoKirstie Summers

7/10

A love letter to classic side-scrolling beat-’em-ups, 99 Vidas has a traditional arcade structure made with contemporary mechanics. You wander through the

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

6.6/10

You don't often see video games based on podcasts and 99Vidas is a beat 'em up starring the four Brazilian blokes from the retro gaming podcast of the same name. Let's get ready to fight!

99Vidas is a perfectly competent brawler game that does nothing to reinvent the genre, but is a solid enough example of it. Short without a lot of variety, I wish the story and main characters were more interesting, but at least the visual style suits it and the music is fantastic. Seriously, the introduction reminded me of the old Capcom Mega Man games with its upbeat tune, and the soundtrack’s staying power throughout the game was perhaps my favourite aspect. I just wish there was more move and purchase options as well as additional variety in the characters. Stages are well enough designe…

KeenGamerBrandon Farris

4.6/10

Ever want to relive the good old days of video games? The days of fighting random bikers and crazy cat ladies? Then, take a trip down memory lane with 99Vidas. A game guaranteed to return you to those days of glory!