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64street is a side-scrolling beat 'em up from Jaleco that came to arcades in 1991, and it's one of those games you might find yourself playing through MAME today. It arrived during a crowded era for the genre, when every developer seemed to be putting out their own take on cleaning up city streets with your fists. The game doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but it has a certain gritty charm that sets it apart from the more famous titles of the time.

You control one of two characters, Rick or Allen, as you move from left to right through urban environments, punching and kicking your way through endless waves of aggressive enemies. The main objective is straightforward: defeat everyone in your path and survive until the end of each stage. Two mechanics stand out: you can pick up and use weapons like pipes and knives dropped by foes, and each character has a screen-clearing special attack that drains a bit of health when used. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can feel unforgiving, with enemies that swarm and attack from all sides. It feels like a relentless, sometimes messy brawl where every victory is earned.