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Bare Knuckle III came out for the Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive in some places, in 1994. It was developed and published by Sega. This was during a time when the Genesis was full of side scrolling beat 'em ups, and this game was a solid entry in that crowded field.

You control one of several characters, like Axel Stone or Blaze Fielding, and your goal is to fight through waves of thugs across the city to defeat the criminal syndicate. The game progresses screen by screen; you clear all the enemies in one area before moving to the next. Signature mechanics include picking up weapons like pipes and knives dropped by enemies, and performing special attacks that drain a bit of your health bar. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can be punishing, demanding quick reflexes to handle the frequent ambushes. It feels satisfying to land a well timed combo and watch a whole group of enemies tumble.