what are the best beat-em-up games you've played with friends?

[Pepelu]

I enjoyed playing River City Ransom with my brother on the nes

 

[nobitakun]

i didnt even know secret of mana is co-op!! wow. might actually try this one, i see that it's on wii, i can probably try it on that ? XD

Yeah!, and in the Wii version you don't need the multitap for playing 3 players. I can't possibly recommend more a game for coop than Secret of Mana :D

You will be surprised… Legend of Mana apparently also has co-op! My guide is below.
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/legend-of-mana-multiplayer-question.4699/post-128593

Yesh!, I've played it with a friend once when I got it for PS1 the year it was released in Japan. I couldn't believe how amazing was, the graphics and the OST is one of a kind. For nostalgia Secret of Mana is my favourite because I have tons of fond memories, but if I had to choose my favourite Mana game, Legend of Mana would be the one, as it is very original, the gameplay is intense and the scenery is very beautiful.

 

[diet_orange]

MK Shaolin Monks. Sunk so much time into it with my cousin.

 

[Turbo Kid]

Some more cool ones

The TakeOver - Amazing soundtrack, puts Streets of Rage 4's music to shame

Raging Justice

9 Monkeys of Shaolin

Revenge of the Wounded Dragon - This one's de-listed unfortunately

Wulverblade is pretty great too but the difficulty is a bit high, which is the game's only flaw

If you want something hilarious, Streets of Fury EX. I think the devs helped with the development of Streets of Rage 4