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DJ Boy came out for the Sega Genesis in 1990, developed by Kaneko. It was part of that early wave of games trying to establish a library for the new 16-bit system, a time when developers experimented with different genres and styles. This one stood out simply because it was a side-scrolling action game where you played as a roller-skating DJ fighting gangs.

You control DJ Boy, skating through urban levels and beating up enemies with your fists or a yo-yo. The main goal is to rescue your girlfriend from the clutches of a gang, clearing each screen of foes before moving forward. Signature mechanics include the ability to perform a spinning attack while jumping and collecting records scattered in the stages to restore health. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, with aggressive enemies and limited continues. Playing it feels like a chaotic, slightly janky dance through a 16-bit cityscape.