BEAT 'EM UP: THE UNOFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE GENRE - VOL. 1
Darren Hupke
Beat ’Em Up: The Unofficial History of the Genre – Volume 1 is Darren Hupke’s 250-plus–page tribute to the side-scrolling brawlers that ruled arcades and living rooms alike. The opening installment in a planned multi-volume series, this book draws on classic magazine coverage, developer interviews, fan archives, and meticulous playthroughs—complete with freshly captured screenshots, level maps, and character bios.
Produced by a lifelong fan for fellow enthusiasts, Beat ’Em Up delivers a curated, high-quality exploration of what made these games special and sets the stage for forthcoming volumes on other icons.
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LANGUAGE | BINDING | EDITION | ISBN | YEAR | PAGES |
English | Hardcover | | TBD | 2025 | 250 |
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Beat 'Em Up: The Unofficial History of the Genre Volume 1
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