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Payback Time

Payback Time pays homage to retro side-scrolling beat 'em ups, with its old-school graphics and music. A dangerous and powerful crime syndicate has taken over the city and the citizens need your help.

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Payback Time pays homage to retro side-scrolling beat 'em ups, with its old-school graphics and music.
A dangerous and powerful crime syndicate has taken over the city and the citizens need your help.
Use your skills to fight your way through street gangs, bikers and martial arts mercenaries.

- Fight your opponents with powerful kick/punch combos.
- Pick up and use different weapons.
- Old-school NES-style colors.
- Сhiptune music and sound effects
- Retro CRT screen effect available.