video game of the genre oriented around interpersonal combat (e.g. martial arts, street fighting, brawling, etc). Not a tournament fighting game.' name='description'> beat 'em up - definition and meaning

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  • noun video games A video game of the genre oriented around interpersonal combat (e.g. martial arts, street fighting, brawling, etc). Not a tournament fighting game.

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