We get so many games crossing our virtual desk. It feel like it's raining them at the moment it's so rampant. Often these are left-of-field mobile pitches, crazy MMOs no one outside of the 6 million playing it have ever heard of, or first-time releases from dow-eyed Indies not yet ready for the cut-throat world of videogame publishing, media, PR and reviews. Sometimes though, we get an honest-to-Buddha standout, and in Buka Entertainment's 9 Monkeys of Shaolin old-school beat 'em up throwback we've got just that.

The game is due to hit all the platforms you could squeeze it on to this October 16, but we'll let the game do its talking. We just desperately want to play it:

9 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a true rebirth of the iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid you had hours of fun playing beat 'em up videogames crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler REDEEMER is definitely for you!

As a mere Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. Game protagonist is quite a tough nut to crack as he knows the basics of ancient martial arts only mastered by legendary Shaolin monks. Get your trusty battle staff ready for a challenging adventure in Medieval China and for merciless fights with hordes of various enemies.

Action-packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere of great kung-fu movies of 70s – all this makes 9 Monkeys of Shaolin a perfect choice for every true fan of really hardcore brawlers.

KEY FEATURES:

• 3 unique fighting styles: fight on earth, in the air or use mysterious magic seals. Combine these elements to defeat every enemy on your way.
  
• Captivating narrative: discover the fascinating story of Wei Cheng and follow him as he rises from a simple fisherman to the master of Shaolin martial arts.
  
• Stunning visual style: unlikely combination of historical and mystical elements gives you an exciting experience from every scene appears on screen.
  
• Extensive character development system: you learn a great deal of ways to victory as you discover various unlockable perks, items and fighting styles.
  
• More than 25 different levels: Chinese villages, pirate ship, Buddhist monasteries, Japanese mansions, ancient ruins and many more.
  
• 10 types of Chinese and Japanese polearms, each with its unique traits. Discover the landscapes to find new items!
  
• Co-op play: invite your friend to help you fight through growing waves of enemies and complete the game together.

Check out the trailer embedded below, and some screens below that.