The game uses a side-view, linear stage structure where the player moves through streets, subways, and other urban areas. Combat centers on punches, kicks, grabs, and throws, with enemies entering from both sides of the screen. Encounters mix regular thugs with tougher opponents and occasional bosses. Progress is stage based, and clearing one district advances the player to the next area until the final confrontation.
Controls
Arrow Move
Z A
X B
S Start
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Renegade is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed by Technos Japan and released on NES in 1987 by Tecmo. Set in the mean streets of New York, it tasks a lone fighter with battling gang members through punch, kick, and throw combat. Its gritty urban tone and straightforward progression helped define the formula later refined by Double Dragon, earning it an important place in action game history.
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Release Date
1987-01-01
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Protagonist
A lone street fighter who enters gang territory to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend.
Girlfriend
The kidnapped woman whose abduction drives the story forward.
Learn the timing of grabs and throws, since they are the safest way to control enemy crowds. Against groups, avoid overcommitting to long attack strings and use movement to create space. Prioritize fast or weapon-wielding enemies first. In boss fights, watch for attack tells and punish the recovery windows after their moves.
No cheats or unlockables available
Tips
Use throws to break enemy formations before focusing on individual targets.
Tips
Keep moving so you are not trapped between attackers from both sides.
Tips
Patience is more effective than button-mashing in the tougher stages.
User Reviews
A foundational beat 'em up with strong atmosphere and clear influence on later classics.
User Reviews
Tough, simple, and satisfying for players who enjoy old-school action.
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