Summary
- Release Year: 1992
- Genres: Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Platform
- Platforms: Amiga
Dojo Dan: The Ultimate Martial Arts Masterpiece
Released in 1992, Dojo Dan is a side-scrolling beat ’em up arcade game developed by Electro Brain and published by Data East. The game follows the titular character, Dan Hibiki, a Japanese martial artist who must fight his way through hordes of enemies to rescue his kidnapped master.
Dojo Dan is known for its fast-paced gameplay, colorful graphics, and catchy soundtrack. The game features a variety of martial arts moves, including punches, kicks, throws, and special attacks. Players can also use environmental objects to their advantage, such as barrels and crates.
Dojo Dan was a critical and commercial success, and has been ported to a number of home consoles. The game has also been featured in several crossover games, including SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium and Capcom vs. SNK 2.
Gameplay
Dojo Dan is a side-scrolling beat ’em up in which the player controls Dan Hibiki, a Japanese martial artist. The game is set in a variety of locations, including a dojo, a forest, and a city.
The player must fight their way through hordes of enemies, using a variety of martial arts moves. The player can also use environmental objects to their advantage, such as barrels and crates.
The game features a variety of power-ups, which can give the player increased strength, speed, or defense. The player can also collect scrolls, which can teach Dan new martial arts moves.
Characters
- Dan Hibiki: The protagonist of the game, Dan is a Japanese martial artist who must rescue his kidnapped master. Dan is a skilled fighter, but he is also known for his arrogance and his love of cheese.
- Geki: Dan’s master, who is kidnapped by the evil Saikyō. Geki is a powerful martial artist, and he teaches Dan many of his techniques.
- Saikyō: The main antagonist of the game, Saikyō is a powerful martial artist who kidnaps Geki. Saikyō is motivated by a desire to become the strongest martial artist in the world.
- Hokuto: Saikyō’s right-hand man, Hokuto is a powerful martial artist who fights using a variety of weapons. Hokuto is loyal to Saikyō, and he will stop at nothing to help him achieve his goals.
Development
Dojo Dan was developed by Electro Brain, a Japanese video game developer. The game was directed by Yoshihisa Kishimoto, who is also known for his work on the Street Fighter series.
Dojo Dan was originally intended to be a parody of the Street Fighter series. However, the game evolved into a more serious title during development.
The game’s graphics were designed by Tatsuya Kamei, who is also known for his work on the Double Dragon series. The game’s music was composed by Manabu Namiki, who is also known for his work on the Mega Man series.
Release
Dojo Dan was released in arcades in Japan in 1992. The game was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1993. The SNES version of the game was released in North America and Europe in 1994.
Dojo Dan has also been ported to a number of other home consoles, including the Sega Genesis, the PlayStation, and the Xbox.
Reception
Dojo Dan was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, colorful graphics, and catchy soundtrack. The game was also praised for its humor and its unique characters.
Dojo Dan has been ranked as one of the best beat ’em up games of all time. The game has been featured in several crossover games, including SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium and Capcom vs. SNK 2.
Legacy
Dojo Dan is a classic beat ’em up game that still holds up today. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, colorful graphics, and catchy soundtrack make it a fun and challenging experience. The game’s unique characters and humor also make it a memorable experience.
Dojo Dan has had a lasting impact on the beat ’em up genre. The game’s fast-paced gameplay and colorful graphics have been imitated by many other games. The game’s unique characters and humor have also been influential in the development of other games.
Dojo Dan is a classic beat ’em up game that deserves to be played by any fan of the genre. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, colorful graphics, and catchy soundtrack make it a fun and challenging experience. The game’s unique characters and humor also make it a memorable experience.
Review Score
7/10
