99Vidas

99Vidas is a side-scrolling beat ’em up set in a contemporary world, presented in colorful 16-bit-style pixel art and filled with references to gaming and 1980s and 1990s pop culture.

Move through stages fighting waves of enemies and bosses with standard attacks, combinations, throws, and special moves. Positioning matters as opponents approach from different directions, and successful attacks help clear the way forward.

Play solo or in local or online co-op with up to four players. The game includes multiple characters, unlockable moves, upgrades, and different modes, with harder difficulty settings offering further challenges.

Players who enjoy the game often point to its cooperative play, retro gaming references, pixel-art presentation, and Brazilian cultural touches. Some also like trying different characters and unlocking moves. Other reviews find the combat repetitive or frustrating, particularly when enemies land punishing attacks, and several describe the campaign as less enjoyable on repeat playthroughs.