Released in 1988 for the NES, Renegade is a pioneering beat ’em up developed by Technōs Japan that laid the groundwork for the scrolling brawler genre. Stepping away from traditional martial arts tournaments, it throws you into gritty street brawls where you must fight off rival gangs to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend. The game features a challenging combat system that demands tactical movement, crowd control, and precise timing to survive the streets.
How to Play
Your objective is to defeat all the gang members in each area and take down the boss before the timer runs out. Use the arrow keys to move around the arena. Press Z and X to punch and kick, and press both keys simultaneously to jump. You can run by double-tapping left or right. Use Enter for Start and Shift for Select.
Tips
- Keep moving to avoid getting surrounded; if enemies pin you from both sides, they will quickly drain your health.
- When an enemy is stunned and doubling over, you can walk into them to initiate a grapple, allowing you to deliver knee strikes or throw them into a crowd.
- Running attacks are powerful for knocking down opponents, but they leave you vulnerable if you miss, so use them carefully.
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