If you are craving a fast-paced, action-packed beat 'em up that brings back glorious 90s arcade vibes, Jitsu Squad is an absolute blast that deserves your attention. Standing out as a highly energetic indie title among modern PC Games, this visually stunning brawler heavily draws inspiration from classic 2D fighters and Saturday morning cartoons. It is the perfect game to boot up when you want to gather your friends for some chaotic four-player co-op action, pull off insane combos, and just enjoy a ridiculously fun adventure without taking things too seriously. Any fan of old-school brawlers will instantly fall in love with its gorgeous hand-drawn art style and pumping guitar-heavy soundtrack.
Storyline
The narrative setup is wonderfully cheesy and gets you straight into the action without wasting time. The galaxy is in grave danger after a wicked sorcerer named Origami steals the legendary Kusanagi Stone, an ancient artifact granting unlimited demonic power. To stop him, a wise owl named Master Ramen summons the Jitsu Squad—a colorful crew of anthropomorphic martial artists including a raccoon ninja, a rabbit kunoichi, a frog monk, and a fierce warthog warrior. Your epic journey takes you across eight wildly different planets, battling waves of evil Emaki Ninjas and undead monsters to finally put an end to Origami's dark ambitions.
Gaming experience
The gameplay is a brilliantly chaotic mix of traditional beat 'em up mechanics and flashy fighting-game combos. You can easily string together wild juggles, parry incoming attacks, and unleash devastating screen-clearing special moves. As you bash your way through hordes of enemies, you will collect scrolls to level up your chosen character, unlocking new abilities and powerful weapon drops like heavy greatswords or miniguns. The combat feels incredibly fast and responsive, and when your meter fills up, you can even trigger epic character transformations for a massive damage boost. Whether you are playing solo or teaming up with buddies on the couch, the non-stop action makes every single level incredibly addictive.
