Renegade
The precursor to Double Dragon that established the urban beat-'em-up formula. Battle through 4 districts of New York using punches, kicks, and throws against street gangs.
Platform
NES
Year
1987
Genre
Beat 'em up
Developer
Technōs Japan
Controls
About This Game
Introduced the 'dual-plane' fighting system allowing movement between foreground and background - a first for console beat-'em-ups.
Features 5 distinct enemy types per stage with unique attack patterns, culminating in motorcycle-riding bosses.
NES version simplified the arcade original's controls but added a dedicated elbow attack button.
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