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Arcade-style beat-’em-up Takeover 2 slated for release tomorrow

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Arcade-style beat-’em-up Takeover 2 slated for release tomorrow
Solo developer Antonis Pelekanos of studio Pelikan13 in Athens, Greece has slated arcade-style beat-’em-up Takeover 2 for release tomorrow. The independently developed sequel to 2019’s The Takeover is verified for use with the Steam Deck.

The previously released Steam Next Fest demo is currently available, highlighting the updated combat system with tighter controls over the original game. Five single-player stages are included. Players can get a feel for the gameplay, integrating combo chains, parry mechanics, special attacks, finishing moves, and makeshift implements of combat, such as traffic cones and car tires.

Co-op gameplay supports local shared, split-screen, and Steam Remote Play. In addition to the arcade mode campaign previewed in the demo, a practice mode for players to experiment with combos will be included in the full game release. Bonus minigames are included, alongside an additional challenge mode for high-pressure trials with specific mission objectives.


Wishlists have opened for the two-volume soundtrack DLC, showcasing the music of Takeover 2. Volume 1 by Francisco Cerda spans 18 music tracks, also available for streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music Unlimited.

The musician cites assorted period-specific influences including synthwave, 90s breakbeat and house, and the Yamaha YM2612 sound chip's FM synthesis utilized on Streets of Rage 2 for the Sega Mega Drive.

Volume 2 by Neon Inferno co-composer Gonzalo Varela includes eight tracks in 24-bit FLAC and MP3 formats. Cover art is illustrated by Maren Nerei, with design by Nadia Terkiel.


From the Steam product page:
Takeover 2 is a hard-hitting, arcade-style beat ’em up and the sequel to 2019’s The Takeover. It features stylish updated visuals and a completely overhauled combat system, delivering tighter controls and significantly expanded gameplay depth.
Apple Music - Takeover 2, Vol. 1 (Original Game Soundtrack) / Takeover 2, Vol. 2 (Original Game Soundtrack)

YouTube Music - Takeover 2, Vol. 1 (Original Game Soundtrack)