Eight Man
Eight Man is a 1991 cyberpunk beat 'em up arcade game based on the Japanese superhero franchise. Players control the cyborg hero Eight Man through 6 dystopian stages, using his super speed and bionic punches against criminal syndicates. Notable for its anime-inspired visuals and being one of SNK's few side-scrolling brawlers for the Neo Geo MVS.
Platform
arcade
Year
1991
Genre
Beat 'em up
Developer
Pax Softnica
Controls
About This Game
The game introduced a unique 'Overheat' mechanic where prolonged use of super speed would temporarily disable Eight Man's abilities until he cooled down.
As one of the few Neo Geo beat 'em ups, it showcased the hardware's capabilities with large character sprites and parallax scrolling effects.
Featured special moves like the 'Sonic Dash' attack and environmental interactions including throwable objects and destructible scenery.
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