Bad Dudes vs. Dragonninja
Bad Dudes vs. Dragonninja is a 1988 beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Data East. Players control martial artists 'Bad Dudes' Blade and Striker as they fight through waves of enemies to rescue President Ronnie from the evil Dragonninja.
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About This Game
Known for its over-the-top action and memorable one-liners, Bad Dudes vs. Dragonninja became a cult classic in arcades. The game features simple controls with punch, kick, and jump attacks against various enemy types.
The game's infamous opening line 'The President has been kidnapped by ninjas. Are you a bad enough dude to rescue the President?' became iconic in gaming culture.
While not as polished as later beat 'em ups, Bad Dudes stood out for its fast-paced action, variety of stages (including a truck chase sequence), and two-player cooperative gameplay.
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