ActionFit check
Is The TakeOver worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Beat ’em up fans who want local cooperative play
- Solo arcade players who enjoy combo-focused combat
- Old-school action players seeking a demanding Hard mode
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow, story-led action game rather than repeated combat encounters
- Those wanting broad character progression or open-ended exploration beyond seven stages
Our take on The TakeOver
Instead of limiting play to one fixed fighter, the game adds an unlockable Relay Mode for switching among four characters during a run. Sustained combos also build the meter used for Super attacks.
What is The TakeOver?
The TakeOver is a side-scrolling beat ’em up with solo play and local co-op.
It includes Arcade, Survival, and Challenge modes, with seven stages spanning more than 20 locations. Four characters use linked punches and kicks to stun, launch, and juggle enemies, filling a Super meter for special attacks. Weapons such as crowbars, swords, and machine guns appear throughout levels, while each character has a distinct sidearm with limited ammunition. Relay Mode allows character changes during play. Three difficulty settings are available: Easy, Normal, and Hard. Hard mode removes continues, starts at Stage 1, and increases enemy speed, aggression, and numbers. Comic-style cutscenes present the story.
How The TakeOver plays
- 01Local co-op
- The game supports cooperative play with a friend on the same system.
- 02Three game modes
- Arcade, Survival, and Challenge provide separate ways to play.
- 03Combo combat
- Punches and kicks can be chained to stun opponents, send them airborne, and build the Super meter.
- 04Scattered weapons
- Levels contain usable crowbars, swords, and machine guns.
- 05Relay Mode
- This unlockable mode lets players switch among four characters during a run.
- 06Three difficulty levels
- Hard mode has no continues, begins at Stage 1, and adds faster, more aggressive, and more numerous enemies.
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The TakeOver: platforms & release
Is The TakeOver worth it?
It is worth it if: beat ’em up fans who want local cooperative play. Skip it if: players seeking a slow, story-led action game rather than repeated combat encounters.
Where can I download The TakeOver?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The TakeOver's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The TakeOver on?
Windows only.
