Two beat ’em ups. Two completely different priorities.
Taito’s Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode III goes all-in on spectacle with a massive two-screen presentation, booming sound, rideable dragons, and some surprisingly exploitable gameplay. Konami’s Asterix, meanwhile, looks much more modest—but hides a far more technical, demanding brawler underneath.
This time on Scrolling Down the Belt, we’re looking at two 1992 arcade games that couldn’t disagree more on what makes a great beat ’em up!
