This is such a pure arcade brawler, man. What was initially bastard hard became more manageable when I realised that the combat was deeper than I gave something from the NES era credit for. The first time I accidentally did a jump kick while sprinting at a wall only to find it springs you off and back into an enemy had me in awe. I was convinced I had a punch and a kick and that was it. Next thing I know I'm kneeing dudes in the ribs, and throwing them across the screen before mounting them and raining down tiny wee pixel fists into their faces. It's got such a nice feel.

I'm excited to get into the rest of the series. But fuck me is it ever an arcade game designed to rinse you of money. Thank you, save states.