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Vigilante came out for the Sega Master System, a game from that era when side scrolling beat 'em ups were a staple. I remember it being one of those titles you'd rent for the weekend, developed by Irem and published by Sega, trying to capture the same spirit as its arcade counterpart on the home console.

You control a lone hero, a biker, fighting through city streets to rescue your girlfriend from a gang. The action is straightforward: you walk to the right, and waves of punks attack. Your main tools are punches, kicks, and a nunchaku you can pick up. The screen advances automatically after you clear each area of enemies, which keeps things moving at a brisk pace. It's not an easy game; the enemies swarm you quickly, and timing your attacks is crucial to avoid getting overwhelmed. Playing it feels like a quick, challenging brawl that tests your reflexes more than your patience.