Dragonninja (bootleg with 68705) [Bootleg]
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Dragonninja (bootleg with 68705) [Bootleg]

First released as an official arcade title by Data East in 1988, Dragonninja (better known as Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja in North American and European markets) is a beloved side-scrolling beat 'em up that defined the late 80s arcade brawling genre. This specific variant, Dragonninja (bootleg with 68705), is an unlicensed modified version of the original ROM, designed to run on third-party arcade cabinets by using the 68705 security chip to bypass Data East’s original hardware copy protection. Unlike lower quality bootleg dumps that often feature broken audio, missing assets, or corrupted level progression, this 68705 bootleg retains every core feature of the official 1988 release: you play as either Blade or Striker, two skilled street brawlers tasked with rescuing the President of the United States from a rogue clan of super-powered dragon ninjas. The game features 6 linear levels spanning city streets, moving semi-truck roofs, sewer systems, secret ninja hideouts, and a final showdow

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Save states supported
Works on mobile & desktop

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How to Play Dragonninja (bootleg with 68705) [Bootleg]

Move
WASD
ABAction
JK
XYShoulder
L;
STStart/Select
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Save & Load States

  • F2Press F2 to save your current game state at any time.
  • F4Press F4 to load your last saved state.
  • F3Use F3 to switch between save slots.

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Customize Controls

Click the gear icon on the emulator toolbar → "Controls" to remap keys.

Move
WASD
Action
JK|L;
System
2 Start1 Select
Save
F2SaveF4LoadF3Slot

Default layout for ARCADE. Remap in emulator settings.

About Dragonninja (bootleg with 68705) [Bootleg]

Dragonninja (bootleg with 68705) [Bootleg] is a classic ARCADE game you can play online for free in your browser. No download or installation is required — click "Play Now" to start instantly. Relive the experience of vintage console gaming with authentic gameplay, right in your browser on any device.

This title is part of the PLAYERETRO game collection, which features over 1000 classic titles across multiple systems. Use the keyboard controls shown above to move and interact. Save your progress with save states and enjoy Dragonninja (bootleg with 68705) [Bootleg] anytime, anywhere.

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Game Guide

Mastering Dragonninja (bootleg with 68705) is straightforward once you learn the core brawling mechanics and level-specific quirks, even with this bootleg’s slightly higher enemy spawn rate compared to the official release. First, familiarize yourself with the core arcade controls: an 8-way joystick for movement, one attack button, and one jump button. The most useful basic combo is the three-hit punch string: tapping the attack button three times in quick succession will deliver a jab, cross, and final heavy punch that knocks enemies back several feet, perfect for clearing space when you are surrounded. For groups of enemies approaching from the front, use the jump kick (hold forward on the joystick + jump + attack at the same time) to hit multiple targets at once without taking damage. When you get close to an enemy, pressing the attack button will grab them, allowing you to throw them into other enemies for area damage and extra score points. For level progression tips: first, always break every destructible object (trash cans, wooden crates, street signs) you find, as they contain health-restoring items like burgers, fried chicken, and soda cans, as well as extra life tokens for every 100,000 points you earn. On the second level’s moving truck roof, stay in the center of the platform at all times to avoid falling off when enemies rush you from both sides. For boss fights, never stand directly in front of a boss for more than two seconds: almost all boss attacks only hit targets directly in front of them, so circling behind them to land 2-3 hits before dodging away is the most reliable strategy to beat every boss without taking damage. If you play in 2-player co-op mode, coordinate with your partner to have one player draw boss aggro from the front while the other attacks from behind to cut fight times in half.