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99Vidas

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One • 2016

Should you play it?

"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.

What works

  • Nostalgic retro pixel art and soundtrack
  • Challenging and skill-based combat
  • Local and online co-op multiplayer
  • Multiple unlockable characters and upgrades
  • Humorous references to brazilian podcast and culture

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive enemy types and linear stages
  • Online multiplayer player base is small
  • Some players find difficulty frustrating
  • Limited character visual customization
  • Occasional control and gameplay quirks

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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99Vidas: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 24/08/2026