Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers is a modern revival of Jaleco’s classic beat ’em up franchise, showcased at Gamescom 2025.
This new entry delivers a mix of nostalgic brawling action and fresh mechanics, creating an accessible yet deep side-scrolling experience for both newcomers and fans of the original series.
Setting and Gameplay Overview
Set in the troubled streets of Neo-Ciso, Rushing Beat X reunites iconic heroes Rick Norton and Douglas Bild—now joined by new playable allies—to confront a fresh criminal syndicate and unravel the mystery behind the deadly Zeekus virus. Combat unfolds across vibrant urban arenas ranging from shopping malls to subway stations and research facilities. The game supports classic solo play or dynamic two-player co-op, encouraging teamwork and experimentation with character combinations.
Features
Modernized Combat: Fast, fluid fighting with auto-combo chaining, weapon attacks, dash/jump cancels, and a powerful reworked throw system—letting players toss enemies into the background to reveal secrets or environmental hazards.
Rage & Beat Rush System: Taking and dealing damage fills a rage meter, enabling Rage Mode for boosted attacks and unlocking the flashy Beat Rush finisher when maxed out.
Expanded Cast: In addition to Rick and Douglas, four new fighters join the roster, each with unique movesets and cooperative possibilities.
Stage-Specific Missions & Secrets: Besides progressing through story levels, players tackle optional missions and uncover hidden items or areas for extra challenge and replay value.
Checkpoint & Upgrade System: Between missions, visit the Tuff E Nuff kitchen car—a mobile checkpoint and food truck where players can craft healing and buffing combo meals from found ingredients, deepening gameplay beyond simple health pickups.
Visuals and Atmosphere
Rushing Beat X utilizes crisp 3D graphics for characters and backdrops while retaining classic 2D beat ’em up gameplay, drawing comparisons to modern revivals like Double Dragon Revive. Special effects, breakable stage elements, and bombastic enemy encounters provide a colorful, energetic arcade feel.
Impressions from Gamescom 2025
The Gamescom demo impressed with its balance of old-school brawling and inventive new mechanics, offering a satisfying blend of accessible action and deeper strategy. Whether fighting solo or teaming up in co-op, Rushing Beat X stands out as a polished, feature-rich update to a legendary series—sure to please both veterans and new players when it launches.
Release & Platforms:
The Game is in development since 4 years and should launch pretty soon ind 2026 on all major plattforms, including Steamdeck, Steam, PS5, Xbox and Switch
