DJ Boy

DJ Boy is a side-scrolling beat ’em up released in 1988. DJ Boy must battle the town’s local goons and rescue his kidnapped girlfriend across multiple rounds, each ending with a boss fight.

His attacks include punches, kicks, a combined flying attack, and a move that strikes both sides simultaneously. Defeated enemies leave coins, which can be exchanged at the end of each stage for items such as a skateboard or a stronger punch.

The game has a friendly visual style but a notably unforgiving difficulty. DJ Boy has four life bars, and the game ends when they are depleted.

Game Details

• Release: December 31, 1988
• Genres: Beat ’em Up, Fighter / 2.5D, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
• Developers: Inter State, Kaneko
• Publishers: Kaneko, Sega
• Platforms: Arcade, Final Burn Alpha Neo, Sega Genesis, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis