Zucchero, miele e peperoncino (1980)

A beat 'em up inspired by arcade classics

Crooked businessman KANE has taken over the city. Can the EIGHT DRAGONS take it back?

Using fists, feet and whatever weapons come to hand, the EIGHT DRAGONS must fight their way from one end of the city to the other, to reach their ultimate showdown.

But each Dragon has a different path – it’s only when they come together that their true destiny is unlocked, as their stories intertwine and the full epic fight is revealed!

Features:

  • Arcade Mode: Play through a straightforward arcade game straight outta 1987!
  • Story Mode: Play through an epic quest that adapts to how you play!
  • Wide Roster: Eight unique playable characters!
  • Variable Difficulties: You can adjust how tough your enemies are – and not just how much damage they can take!
  • Accessibility Options: You can adjust how fast the game runs – faster, slower, whatever you need!

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Fact Sheet

  • Platforms: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PS4, PS5

  • Release: May 25, 2021

  • Genre: Single Player,  Local Multiplayer, Action, Beat ’em up

  • Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), English, German, Russian, Spanish

  • Players: 1 – 4 Local Co-op

  • Developer: Extend Mode

  • Price: US$ 7.99 / 7.99 €

Zucchero, Miele E — Peperoncino (1980)

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