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Revision as of 15:53, 14 January 2025 by Botto (talk | contribs) (As 2019 was the full release, we should go off that for the release date designation. I'll add this article to the appropriate pages.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) This article is about the video game. For other uses, see Takeover (disambiguation).2019 video game| The TakeOver | |
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| Developer(s) | Pelikan13 |
| Publisher(s) | Pelikan13 Dangen Entertainment Limited Run Games |
| Designer(s) | Antonis Pelekanos |
| Writer(s) | Matt McMuscles |
| Platform(s) | Windows, MacOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 |
| Release | November 10, 2019 (Windows, MacOS) June 4, 2020 (Switch) May 20, 2021 |
| Genre(s) | Beat 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The TakeOver is an indie beat 'em up video game developed by Greek developer Pelikan13 (Antonis Pelekanos) and published by Dangen Entertainment. It was released for Windows and MacOS on February 2, 2016 in early access, seeing a full release on November 10, 2019. It was subsequently released for Nintendo Switch on June 4, 2020 and PlayStation 4 on May 20, 2021. The game is a clone of the Streets of Rage series that uses similar gameplay and graphical style, also featuring some music by that series' composer, Yuzo Koshiro. The game received mixed reviews, with some critics bemoaning the lack of gameplay polish or online multiplayer, though they agreed it was a worthwhile homage.
Gameplay
The TakeOver is a side-scrolling game with a story told via comic-book-style cutscenes. The game has separate buttons for punching and kicking enemies, which can be chained together into combos, which can be devastating if they are able to be performed without interruption. The game also features minigames such as vehicle driving and jet piloting in a manner resembling After Burner: Climax.
Reception
DamienMcFerran of Nintendo Life rated the game positively, saying it was "worth the time and money" compared to Streets of Rage 4. He cited the game's character sprites and lack of online play as downsides, but praised the soundtrack and Yuzo Koshiro's contribution. Matthias Schmid of 4Players also rated it positively, calling it "surprisingly competent". The game was reviewed by Gameplay magazine in 2019.
References
- Pfeiffer, Justin (May 20, 2021). "The TakeOver Arrives on PlayStation 4" (Press release). GamePress. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ McFerran, Damien (2020-05-31). "Review: The TakeOver (Switch) - A Worthy Companion Piece To Streets Of Rage 4". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- Schmid, Matthias (2020-06-22). "The TakeOver (Prügeln & Kämpfen) - Starker Straßenprügler". 4P.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-01-13.