Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-’Em-Ups

Get ready for the fight of your life in Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-&aposEm-Ups.Written by award-winning author Dave Cook, and opening with a foreword by legendary Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto, this journey through bare-knuckle nostalgia features over 200 games spanning 37 years.At over 450 pages, Go Straight takes a deep dive into familiar beat-&aposem-up legends like Double Dragon, Golden Axe, Final Fight, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as exploring more obscure brawlers you just have to try, like Denjin Makai, Shadow Force, and Gaia Crusaders. Along with reviewing each game, Go Straight includes hints, tips, and guides for levels and enemies.The book is packed full of screenshots, sprites, and level maps, all lovingly curated and presented to our usual high standards.