Renegade
Renegade is a pioneering beat 'em up arcade game developed by Technos Japan. Released in 1986, it established the side-scrolling brawler template with its urban street fighting theme. Players control a leather-jacketed hero battling through four distinct gangs to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend.
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About This Retro Game
Considered the spiritual predecessor to Double Dragon, Renegade introduced the punch-kick-jump combat system that became standard in beat 'em ups.
The game features four unique stages: Subway, Rooftop, Beach, and Gang Hideout, each with different enemy types and environmental hazards.
Renegade was notable for its two-player simultaneous mode and its influence on later scrolling fighters like Streets of Rage and Final Fight.
The NES version, while similar, had significant changes including a different protagonist and altered gameplay mechanics.
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