Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance (PlayStation 2)

This page details pre-release information and/or media for Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance (PlayStation 2).

Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance was announced in mid-2004. It was released in America in August 2005 and in Europe in September 2005.

E3 2005 Trailer#

Watch on YouTubeDated May 19, 2005.

• There is no HUD during fights.
• The notoriety symbol (seen at 1:35) uses Raven's jacket. The final game uses a skull and crossbones.
• There are more select options on the bottom of the screen when equipping clothing.
• The money icon is in a different position.
• The camera angle when throwing the enemy off the walkway in the Train Station area (seen at 1:53) doesn't change.
• The clothing and hair text in shops is different.
• The Buy text is different.

Tatsuya Minami Interview#

Watch on YouTubeAn interview with the game's producer, showing off a mixture of early and final game footage along with snippets of the E3 trailer at the end of the video.

• The name texts are different for both the player and the enemy.
• The name texts are a different color.
• The interrogation meter is a different color.
• The "recruit your enemy" text is in a different position.

Official Trailer#

Watch on YouTubeIncluded on PlayStation 2 Magazine Issue 98 Demo Disc from June 2005. It has quite a lot of new differences and others that can be seen in previous videos.

• The name texts for the player, NPCs, and enemies are different.
• Dialogue text is different.
• The health bars for the player, NPCs, and enemies are a different color.
• The wanted meter uses a policeman's face and the word "caution" beside it. The final game uses a police badge instead.
• The Call screen is different.
• The interrogation meter is a different color.
• Some enemies have placeholder names.
• The clothing text in shops is different.
• The Buy text is different.
• The steal money subtitles are very different.
• The money acquired text is different.
• Raven has a different voice.