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Go Straight is the ultimate 456-page hardcover guide to side-scrolling beat-'em-ups, covering over 200 games from 1984 to today.
Step into the arcade and unleash your inner brawler with the definitive beat-'em-up encyclopedia
Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Ups is your passport to 37 years of knuckle-busting action. Written by award-winning author Dave Cook and featuring a foreword by legendary Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto, this comprehensive guide takes you on an incredible journey through the evolution of side-scrolling brawlers. From Kung-Fu Master in 1984 through the golden era of arcades in the '90s to modern indie masterpieces like Mother Russia Bleeds and Streets of Rage 4, you'll discover over 200 games that defined and refined the genre.
Whether you spent your childhood pumping quarters into arcade machines or you're discovering these classics for the first time, Go Straight delivers everything you need to appreciate the art of the beat-'em-up. You'll find in-depth coverage of beloved franchises like Double Dragon, Final Fight, Golden Axe, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, alongside hidden treasures such as Denjin Makai, Shadow Force, and Gaia Crusaders that deserve your attention.
Inside this 456-page masterpiece
Go Straight doesn't just review games—it celebrates them. Each entry includes detailed analysis, practical hints and tips to help you conquer challenging levels, and strategies for defeating tough enemies. The book is bursting with gorgeous screenshots, classic sprites, and detailed level maps, all presented with Bitmap Books' signature attention to detail and design excellence. You'll gain new insights into games you thought you knew inside out and discover dozens of brawlers you'll want to track down and play immediately.
Premium quality you can feel
This isn't just any gaming book—it's a collector's piece. Go Straight is printed using high-quality lithographic techniques that make every page pop with vibrant colours and give the book a luxurious, premium feel. The hardback binding features a stunning spot-varnished cover showcasing artwork by Jorge M. Velez, while the sewn binding ensures durability and allows the book to lay completely flat—perfect for admiring those glorious double-page spreads. The gatefold pages add extra visual impact, and each copy arrives shrink-wrapped to protect your investment.
Whether you're a veteran arcade warrior reliving the glory days or a curious gamer eager to explore where modern brawlers came from, Go Straight is your essential companion. Get ready to reminisce, discover, and fall in love with side-scrolling beat-'em-ups all over again.
Book specifications
456 pages. 210mm × 297mm. Hardback. Gatefold pages. Spot-varnished cover. Edge-to-edge high quality lithographic print. Sewn binding for enduring quality and the ability to lay flat for ideal double-page image viewing. Shrink-wrapped. Written in English language.
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