Death Vegas

Adult Swim do it again, creating another stunning game with brutality at it's heart. The artwork for the cutscenes is like a Frank Miller graphic novel, and the subject matter isn't far off either. You're a variety of characters from hired hands sent to dole out some punishment on the desired targets to latino cleaning ladies. But all speak the same language: the language of PAIN!

Fights take a slightly atypical format. Your basic attacks are based on a low, middle and high option. You're given a split-second preview of each attack so that you can choose your block accordingly. Successful attacks build up stars which then translate to a hyper attack. This in turn can be countered if you have the relevant stars yourself. There are a good selection of foes to be vanquished, all with their relevant strengths and weaknesses.

Use the arrow keys to move around, and to block (up for high attacks, right for middle and down for low). Use the 'a' button with up, right or down to choose your attacks and 's' to commence a hyper attack, or to interrupt an opponents hyper attack. Use 'z' and 'x' for special moves and taunts.

Keep an eye out for the premonitions of your opponent's attacks and then mirror them with blocks. Also look for your opponent's weaknesses... and then exploit them of course!