Biaofeng Zhanjing (Chinese bootleg) [Bootleg]

Mastering Biaofeng Zhanjing’s simple but fast-paced combat system is key to clearing all five levels without running out of continues, even on its default difficulty setting. First, familiarize yourself with the core arcade controls: an 8-direction joystick for movement, a light attack button, a heavy attack button, and a jump button. For new players, we recommend starting with the martial artist character first: his fast 4-hit light attack combo deals consistent damage to groups of enemies, and he has a higher dodge stat that lets him avoid incoming hits more easily than the other two characters. The balanced brawler is a good pick for players with basic beat 'em up experience, while the gunner is best reserved for advanced players, as his long-range attacks let him take out enemies from a safe distance but his extremely low health pool means he can be defeated in just 3 to 4 hits. As you progress through levels, always prioritize taking out ranged enemy units first: these include knife-throwing thugs starting on level 2 and pipe-wielding goons that appear on level 3, who can deal damage from far away while you are occupied with melee enemies. When fighting boss characters, always avoid standing directly in front of them: every boss has a high-damage charge attack that will knock off 70% of your health if it connects, so jump diagonally to the side to dodge these attacks before striking their back, where they take 2x damage. Don’t miss hidden power-ups scattered across levels: break the third wooden crate on the left side of level 2’s warehouse stage to get a full health restore, and smash the metal trash can at the start of level 3 to unlock a free extra life. If you get stuck on a tough boss fight when playing on PLAYERETRO, use the built-in save state feature to record your progress right before the boss encounter, so you don’t have to replay the entire level every time you lose a life.