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Bad Street Brawler is an action game released in 1987 for the Nintendo NES. The main objective centers on progressing through urban environments while battling waves of enemies using various fighting moves. Players must navigate through different stages, defeating rivals to advance further in the city streets.
The pace of the game is fast and arcade-like, emphasizing quick reflexes and timing to land attacks and avoid damage. A unique mechanic involves the ability to pick up and use weapons found in the environment, adding variety to the combat system. This adds a layer of strategy, as players decide when to use fists or weapons to gain an advantage.
One unusual idea in Bad Street Brawler is the inclusion of cooperative multiplayer, allowing two players to team up and fight enemies together. This feature distinguishes it from many single-player beat ‘em ups of its time. The game’s pixel art and sound effects contribute to an immersive street-fighting atmosphere distinctive to the late 1980s NES action genre.
