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Vendetta (1991 video game)
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Vendetta, known in Japan
as , is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up arcade game
developed and published by Konami
. It is the sequel to the 1989 Konami game Crime Fighters
.
, with a passing resemblance to Mike Tyson
), Hawk (former professional wrestler, with strong resemblance to Hulk Hogan
), Boomer (a martial artist, possibly based on Jean-Claude Van Damme
), Sledge (a military ex-convict with passing resemblance to Mr. T
), and Kate, the damsel in distress
, described as Hawk's protegee and wearing blue clothing similar to his.
One day, Kate is kidnapped by the Dead End Gang under the leadership of Faust. The four men go save her, fighting through the waves of enemies that are sent against them.
On the sixth (final) level, after defeating Faust and rescuing Kate, you will have to go through pairs of bosses: Bravado and Link, Ohsugi and the Rudes, and Kurt and Faust.
As with most beat-em-ups, the game featured primarily side-scrolling action, with the score dependent merely on number of opponents eliminated, regardless of strength—a faceless drone and an end boss would both score as one. This characteristic was present in most arcade beat 'em ups by Konami. However,the game featured some differences in gameplay. One was that an enemy who had been knocked down could be subjected to further abuse; this feature also appeared in an X-Men
beat-'em-up. This would be done with the kick
button (see below), although the actual manoeuvre used was a punch
, an elbow drop, a short kick/stomp
, or a quick kneedrop, depending on the individual fighter.
The other difference was that instead of the conventional 'attack' and 'jump' buttons, this game used 'punch' and 'kick'. The only aerial manoeuvre was the special punch-plus-kick (P+K) manoeuvre, and only when the joystick was pointed forward. This also rules out the beat-'em-up standard desperation attack (an attack during which all enemies in a small radius around the player are knocked away and down, at the cost of player's health), forcing the player to be even more cautios.
Another difference is the possibility to team up, both for the players and enemies. With two or more players involved, one can grab an enemy from behind, rendering them motionless. Another player then could exert quick and brutal punishment on the helpless victim. This also works the other way - a careless player can be grabbed from behind and suffer a similar fate.
when released outside of the Asian market to remove an enemy character who dresses in leather and grabs hold of the playable character, proceeding to dry hump and lick him. The enemy would continue if a character is down, and would often perform same on lampposts if they were in the stage.
Japan
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as , is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up arcade game
Arcade game
An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars, and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, and merchandisers...
developed and published by Konami
Konami
is a Japanese leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games...
. It is the sequel to the 1989 Konami game Crime Fighters
Crime Fighters
is a 1989 side-scrolling beat-em-up released by Konami for the arcades. The player takes control of an undercover police officer who is assigned to rescue a group of kidnapped girls from a crime boss. Much like Konami's arcade version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , the game was available in...
.
Storyline
The hero gang, called The Cobras, numbers five members: Blood (former prizefighterPrizefighter
A prizefighter is a boxer.Prizefighter may also refer to:*Don King Presents: Prizefighter, a video game by 2k Sports released in 2008*Prize Fighter, a video game by Digital Pictures released in 1994 for the Sega CD...
, with a passing resemblance to Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson
Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson is a retired American boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles, he was 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old...
), Hawk (former professional wrestler, with strong resemblance to Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan
Terrance Gene "Terry" Bollea , better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Semi-retired professional wrestler, actor, television personality, and musician currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ....
), Boomer (a martial artist, possibly based on Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg , professionally known as Jean-Claude Van Damme, is a Belgian martial artist and actor, best known for his martial arts action films, the most successful of which include Bloodsport , Kickboxer , Double Impact , Universal Soldier , Hard Target , Timecop ,...
), Sledge (a military ex-convict with passing resemblance to Mr. T
Mr. T
Mr. T is an American actor known for his roles as B. A. Baracus in the 1980s television series The A-Team, as boxer Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III, and for his appearances as a professional wrestler. Mr. T is known for his trademark African Mandinka warrior hairstyle, his gold jewelry,...
), and Kate, the damsel in distress
Damsel in distress
The subject of the damsel in distress, or persecuted maiden, is a classic theme in world literature, art, and film. She is usually a beautiful young woman placed in a dire predicament by a villain or monster and who requires a hero to achieve her rescue. She has become a stock character of fiction,...
, described as Hawk's protegee and wearing blue clothing similar to his.
One day, Kate is kidnapped by the Dead End Gang under the leadership of Faust. The four men go save her, fighting through the waves of enemies that are sent against them.
Dead End Gang Bosses
- Buzzsaw Bravado: A vicious mohawk punk in a black leather jacket wielding a huge buzzsaw. Fight occurs on board a speeding semi-truck flatbed.
- Missing Link: A monstrous, animal-like hulk with a wild beard and dreadlocks hiding his face. His wrists and chest are adorned with iron chains. Appearance probably based on Bruiser Brody.
- Joe Ohsugi: An American-Japanese man wielding a kusari-gama and star shurikenShurikenA shuriken is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing...
. His name is possibly derived from that of martial arts star Sho KosugiSho KosugiSho Kosugi is a Japanese martial artist with training in shindō jinen-ryū karate who gained popularity as an actor during the 1980s, usually playing a ninja. He is the father of Kane Kosugi and Shane Kosugi. After taking a hiatus from film, he started a taiko group in California...
. Fight occurs on the construction site uptown. Appears as a mid-boss. - The Rude Brothers: Two twin brothers and owners of an underworld casino in a seedy part of Dead End City. The bigger of the two brothers is a brawler, while the smaller brother is a skillful acrobat and knife-fighter. Both work as a team whenever possible.
- Kruel Kurt: A bald thug who lurks aboard a barqueBarqueA barque, barc, or bark is a type of sailing vessel with three or more masts.- History of the term :The word barque appears to have come from the Greek word baris, a term for an Egyptian boat. This entered Latin as barca, which gave rise to the Italian barca, Spanish barco, and the French barge and...
in the harbor district. His preferred weapon is a heavy iron anchorAnchorAn anchor is a device, normally made of metal, that is used to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the vessel from drifting due to wind or current. The word derives from Latin ancora, which itself comes from the Greek ἄγκυρα .Anchors can either be temporary or permanent...
. His fighting style resembles Buzzsaw Bravado's. - Faust: The supreme leader of the Dead End Gang. He likes to blow a green dust into his enemies' eyes to incapacitate them, and in his hideout he has a submachine gun which he uses against enemies if he is close to being defeated.
On the sixth (final) level, after defeating Faust and rescuing Kate, you will have to go through pairs of bosses: Bravado and Link, Ohsugi and the Rudes, and Kurt and Faust.
Gameplay
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
beat-'em-up. This would be done with the kick
Kick
In combat sports and hand-to-hand combat, a kick is a physical strike using the foot, leg, or knee . This type of attack is used frequently, especially in stand-up fighting...
button (see below), although the actual manoeuvre used was a punch
Punch (strike)
A punch is a striking blow with the fist. It is the most commonly used attack in hand to hand combat. It is used in some martial arts and combat sports, most notably boxing where it is the only type of technique allowed...
, an elbow drop, a short kick/stomp
Stomp
Stomp may refer to:*Stomp , a downwards kick using the heel*Stomp , a percussive physical theatre troupe*Stomp Records, a record label now part of Union Label Group*Stomp Entertainment, an Australian entertainment group...
, or a quick kneedrop, depending on the individual fighter.
The other difference was that instead of the conventional 'attack' and 'jump' buttons, this game used 'punch' and 'kick'. The only aerial manoeuvre was the special punch-plus-kick (P+K) manoeuvre, and only when the joystick was pointed forward. This also rules out the beat-'em-up standard desperation attack (an attack during which all enemies in a small radius around the player are knocked away and down, at the cost of player's health), forcing the player to be even more cautios.
Another difference is the possibility to team up, both for the players and enemies. With two or more players involved, one can grab an enemy from behind, rendering them motionless. Another player then could exert quick and brutal punishment on the helpless victim. This also works the other way - a careless player can be grabbed from behind and suffer a similar fate.
Weapons
There are various weapons that can be found, whether from a fallen enemy, hidden in the environment, or lying out in the open. They can only be used a number of times before being lost:- Club: Knocks most enemies against the far upper wall of the stage, breaking windows and shelves if encountered.
- Knife: Each character swings this in a different way; attack range varies accordingly.
- Chain: Short range, but can be used to hit downed enemies.
- Bottle: Eliminates any non-boss enemy in one hit, but can be used only once.
- Brick: Has the same criteria as the bottle, but is thrown instead of swung.
- Whip: Has a long attack range.
- Molotov cocktail: Inflicts damage both when thrown, and after exploding on the ground.
- Shotgun: Eliminates almost any non-boss enemy in one hit.
Censorship
Vendetta was censoredCensorship
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when released outside of the Asian market to remove an enemy character who dresses in leather and grabs hold of the playable character, proceeding to dry hump and lick him. The enemy would continue if a character is down, and would often perform same on lampposts if they were in the stage.
External links
- Vendetta at GameFAQsGameFAQsGameFAQs is a website that hosts FAQs and walkthroughs for video games. It was created in November 1995 by Jeff "CJayC" Veasey and was bought by CNET Networks in May 2003. It is currently owned by CBS Interactive. The site has a database of video game information, cheat codes, reviews, game saves,...