99Vidas

About

99Vidas is a side-scrolling brawler that channels retro arcade energy with pixelated visuals and fast combat. Play solo or team up to take on waves of enemies as elemental-powered guardians. The story revolves around recovering a powerful artifact stolen by six henchmen and their boss. Each fighter wields distinct elemental abilities to mix into melee attacks and environmental interactions. Boss battles emphasize timing and pattern recognition across varied stages. The game stands out for its dense 80s/90s pop culture Easter eggs woven into level design and character cameos. Co-op mechanics encourage teamwork without overcomplicating controls. Launched in 2016, it remains a niche pick for players who miss old-school beat ’em ups with modern multiplayer polish. Available on consoles, PC, and mobile, it leans into cross-platform nostalgia without slowing its punchy action.

Storyline

99Vidas is set in a fictional anachronic universe, inspired by video games and the pop culture of the 1980s and 1990s. The game begins when an artifact known as 99Vidas goes missing. This artifact is believed to hold such great power it could bring darkness and chaos to our very existence, should it ever fall into the hands of those with evil intents. As the Guardians of the 99Vidas, granted the Power of the Elements, bound to live through the ages to protect the artifact, it is your responsibility to face the forces of evil, defeat the Evil Boss and his six henchmen, and retrieve the 99Vidas.