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D.J. Boy
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Kaneko
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unknown
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D.J. Boy is a hip hop-themed brawler from Kaneko featuring voice overs from real Disc Jockeys (Demon Kakka in Japan and Wolfman Jack in the US.) Its style is a blend of 90's hip hop caricatures with classic Japanese weirdness, such as a fire-breathing hobo that transforms into a Chippendale's dancer. Its one-of-a-kind rollerskate-based gameplay is defined by its slippery controls and auto-scrolling stages.

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Trivia

D.J. Boy isn't actually a Disk Jockey. His real name is Donald J. Boy. D.J. Boy was ported to the Genesis and Mega Drive. All three versions are different, featuring unique stages and enemy waves. The U.S. version received censorship, mainly changing the first boss's color palette and attacks.

Links
Beat'em Up Bingo 0/25
Go!
Sunset Ending
Health Meat
Sleeveless Jacket
Boss With Gun
Fire Bombs
2-Word Title
Throwing Knife
Subway Stage
Ex-Pro Wrestler
Steel Pipe
Kidnapped Female
Special Drains Health
Oil Drums
Clowns
Yellow / Red Health Bar
Dominatrix
Power, Speed, Balance
Elevator Scene
Mansion Stage
Mohawks
Building Site
Fat Charging Men
Sharp Suits
Graffiti
Release Info
Developer
Kaneko
Publisher
Kaneko
Country
Japan
Released
unknown
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Series
D.J. Boy
Game
Players
2
Structure
Linear
Difficulty
Medium
Gang size
Average (5)
Variety
Scrolling stages
Playtime
0:20
Combat
Buttons
Punch, Kick, Jump
Combos
Static
Grabs
No
Dashing
No
Enemy H. Bars
No
Item Pickup
Contact
Item Stay
Stay
Weapons
No
Death-blow
No
Friendly Fire
Yes
Char Switch
No
Ground Hit
No
Revive
Invincibility
Restore
End of stage
Style
Art Style
Cartoony
Sprites
Medium
Setting
Urban
Focus
Hand-to-hand
Music
Rock
Tone
Humorous
Numbers
Fighters
2
Stages
5
Enemies
Bosses
Weapons
Lives
5
Continues
1
Extend
Slamson Sez
Combat
Enemy
Grafix
Sound
Flava

I love D.J. Boy more than it deserves. Its graphics and sound are of mediocre quality and its wonky combat takes some getting used to. However, it has a satisfying level of challenge and a priceless Japanese interpretation of 90's USA. D.J. Boy's style won me over despite its dubious substance.

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