A beat 'em up is a video game genre featuring hand-to-hand combat against a large number of opponents. Traditional beat 'em ups take place in scrolling, two-dimensional levels, while some modern games
Zeno Clash (2009) features beat 'em up gameplay from a first-person perspective.
Guacamelee! (2013) is a brawling-based game based on luchadors fashioned after a Metroid-style game.
The fighting game genre involves combat between characters, often one-on-one battles. The mechanics of combat in fighting games often features blocking, grappling, counter-attacking, and the ability t