
Itadaki Smash
Itadaki Smash™ is a Beat 'em Up game that pays tribute to the classics of the genre. Gain new skills and revive the spirit of the arcade by unleashing an arsenal of combos, throws and special attacks.
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May 20, 2021
5 years and 74 days ago
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Mixed24 reviews66.7%
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Itadaki Smash™ is a Beat 'em Up game that pays tribute to the classics of the genre. Gain new skills and revive the spirit of the arcade by unleashing an arsenal of combos, throws and special attacks.
HISTORY
Katsu is the owner of the best restaurant in town. But the Tengogo mafia is determined to bring his business down by putting a curse on all the food, transforming the dishes into terrible demons. Only our heroes, with their new powers, can stop them.
FEATURES
- Zany, colourful, cartoon-style graphics with oriental inspiration
- Fight alone or with a friend to clean up San Daigo
- Various game modes
- 4 characters based on Japanese folklore to choose from (yokai)
- Classic gameplay enhanced with new mechanics
- Classic arcade-style soundtrack
- 16 unique stages