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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-Kun	Technos;Taito (Technos)	1987	[b]REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE[/b] In the knife-edge world of the vigilante there is no place to rest, no time to think — but look sharp — there is always time to die! From the city subways to the gangland ghettos you will always encounter the disciples of evil who's mission it is to exterminate the only man on earth who dares to throw down the gauntlet in their path — the Renegade. [b]PLAY RENEGADE... PLAY MEAN![/b]***Renegade has some significance for the Beat'em Up genre which would implement lots of Renegade's gameplay elements. But I don't think the NES version plays very good. I felt that kick-jumping is the most effective method for the whole game. Parts of it are frustrating. The last level annoyed me quite a bit with trying to find the right way through many screens. The Japanese and US versions have in parts different background and sprite graphics. The overall quality of the graphics is ok, and there is even some variety in gameplay with a scene where you must ride a motorbike. And as mentioned at the beginning, it is a rather innovative game.
Double Dragon	Tradewest;Technos (Technos)	1988	[144]* [142]* [62]* [4]I played lots of other "Double Dragon" versions so far and wondered how the NES version would turn out to be. Well it was quite different and had much more changes compared to the arcade original than other home conversions. The level structure is a bit different. There is no cooperative mode. Instead the 2-player mode is a hot-seat mode with the players taking turns, which is quite lame. There is an extra 1 vs. 1 battle mode that lets you choose a character to battle against another character that only appears in the NES version. Graphics and music are really well done compared to other NES games of its time. However there is only a maximum of two enemies on screen simultaneously. I am not so fond of the controls. They are what you would expect from an early beat'em up game but the fighting didn't feel really good to me. And there are too many sections with platform / jumping scenes, especially in the third level, that don't work very well with this kind of game. So in the end it is a graphically very good game with average playability. [64]* [63]* [37]* [27]***Double Dragon begins with Billy Lee's girlfriend, Marian, being kidnapped by a group called the Black Warriors. They demand to know the secrets of Billy's martial-arts style in exchange for his girlfriend. However, Billy won't stand for these underhanded tactics and decides to rescue her himself. Help him fight through city streets, buildings, jungles, temples and various other locations in a quest to find his girl. He'll gain experience by using different fighting techniques to obtain more hearts, which will unlock more powerful techniques to use against his enemies. Keep an eye out for crates, boulders, whips, bats, knives and even dynamite along the way, as Billy can also use them to annihilate opponents. Armed with his mysterious and powerful martial arts, help Billy pummel his way through an array of goons, gang members and other Black Warrior scum to free Marian from their clutches.
Mad City	Konami	1988	You're a ragin' Cajun on the tail of a swamp rat. For the first time ever, three of the most awesome action video experiences explode into one mean swamp stompin' adventure. From zappin' mobsters and wrestlin' gators in muddy marshes, to chasin' through the streets of New Orleans, drivin' and a shootin' in your road huggin' four wheel drive doom machine, you're up against it all! 'Cause that gangster king of Bourbon Street has snatched your best girl - pretty little Annabelle, the sweetest honey around - and run her off to his heavily armed estate, a plantation filled with perils and pitfalls. So muster up courage and sharpen your foot long blade. It's time to go huntin'. But if you ain't careful, the prey will eat you alive - I Gar-Ron-Tee!* [52]* [37]*** [27]
Datsugoku: Prisoners of War	K Amusement Leasing;SNK (SNK)	1989	[media=youtube]https://youtu.be/dDGQ3NLvGbM[/media]* [70]* [70]***Your code name is Bart. You are a captain of the Army Special Forces Unit "M". Your mission is to infiltrate GOON (Government of Offensive Network), a subversive organization whose aim is to break up the international economy and establish a worldwide smuggling ring. You will accomplish this by purposely being captured and imprisoned in their "escape-proof" armed camp. You'll have to fight your way out with your bare fists - but is you can break into the ammunition depot, you'll find grenades, knives, and M-16's to tip the odds in your favor. Your goal is to find and eliminate the leaders of GOON before they can carry out their diabolical scheme!
Double Dragon II: The Revenge	Acclaim Entertainment;Technos (Technos)	1989	[142]* [36]* [30]* [70]* [90]* [49]* [33]*The Double Dragons - Billy and Jimmy Lee - are back to avenge the loss of Marion! In their quest to defeat the evil Shadow Warriors, the martial arts duo are challenged in 9 incredible missions, facing ruthless street gangs, nunchaku-toting ninja and giant mutant warriors! The non-stop action winds its way through construction sites, alleyways and underwater hideouts complete with secret elevator shafts, spiked ceilings and razor-sharp mechanical claws! And in a bonus mission, never before seen, the duo's worst fear becomes reality as they fight the ultimate battle between good and evil. A battle where not only their lives are at stake, but the fate of the entire world!* [64]* [64]* [52]* [37]* [27]***1 player or 2 player simultaneous cooperative play. [Zerothis]
Target: Renegade	Taito (Software Creations)	1990	Every move you make, every step you take, they're watching you fight your way through the precinct, the back alleys, the car parks. Fight your way through the villainous community, the skin-heads, the Beasts, the bouncers. And this is just the tip of the iceberg on your chilling quest to confront "MR. BIG".
NARC	Acclaim Entertainment (Rare)	1990	You are Max Force... you mission...bust Mr. Big and destroy his dreaded criminal empire...seize all contraband, stolen money, illegal weapons...use rocket bombs, high-powered machine guns...apprehend all suspects...protect the innocent and punish the guilty...stop at nothing!***1 player or 2 players simultaneous cooperative. At the end of each level, each player is awarded bonus points for various actions. The tally of arrested enemies is where the most bonus points can be accumulated. Somewhat symmetrical to actual life, killing enemies and taking their stuff offers immediate rewards during gameplay, including a better chance of survival; but taking the higher risk to do things right has a greater reward (if you live that long). [Zerothis]
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones	Acclaim Entertainment;Technos (Technos)	1991	[70]*Only one man knows the real story behind Marion's disappearance... and he's dead! Now the Double Dragons must rely on a mysterious fortune teller to locate Marion and her ransom - the Sacred Stones of Power! You'll fend off vicious street thugs, evil ninja warriors, deadly gladiators, Manchurian barbarians and more! Defeat your most dreaded enemies and out of pure respect they'll join your side - adding their Iron Claws and Shangai Stars to your all-new martial arts maneuvers - like the awesome mid-air somersault. Double Dragon III. If you survive the action, you'll rescue Marion, retain your honor and discover the truth behind the Sacred Stones. If you fail...* [64]* [32]* [29]* [27]*1 player or 2 player simultaneous cooperative play. [Zerothis]
BattleToads	Tradewest;Masaya (Rare)	1991	1 player or 2 player simultaneous cooperative play. [spoiler=Extra Lives;Close]On the title screen or the continue screen press ↓+A+B+Start[/spoiler] [Zerothis]
BattleToads Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team	Tradewest;NCS Masaya;Nintendo (Rare)	1993	[media=youtube]https://youtu.be/6LybEfCvl8g[/media]***1 player or 2 player simultaneous cooperative play. [Zerothis]

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