Renegade is a seminal beat ’em up arcade game released in 1986. Often credited with establishing the foundational mechanics of the scrolling brawler genre, this classic title introduced multi-directional movement and a complex directional combat system. Players take on the role of Mr. K., a tough vigilante fighting through urban gangs to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend from a crime boss.
How to Play
The objective is to defeat waves of street thugs and their bosses across various stages before the time runs out. The game uses a unique control scheme where attacks are relative to the direction your character is facing.
Default browser controls for this arcade game are:
- Movement: Arrow Keys
- Left Attack / Right Attack / Jump: Z, X, and C
- Insert Coin: Shift
- Start: Enter
Tips
- Don’t get surrounded: Keep moving and use jump kicks to knock down multiple enemies when they close in.
- Use the environment: Knock enemies off subway platforms or into the water to eliminate them instantly, but be careful not to fall in yourself.
- Master directional attacks: Remember that your attack buttons are based on the direction you are facing, allowing you to hit enemies in front of or behind you without turning around.
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