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Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls
Double Dragon V: The Shadow FallsFast‑paced 12‑fighter beat‑em‑up with customizable moves and three combat modes
Shadow Fighter
Shadow FighterClassic 90s Amiga fighting game with 17 global warriors and hidden cheats.
Overview
Description

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls delivers a high‑energy fighting experience featuring twelve distinct characters, including the iconic Double Dragons and a roster of Shadow Warriors drawn from the animated series. Players can tailor strength, defense, and special moves, unlocking secret techniques and unique final attacks across three different fighting modes. The game supports both solo and cooperative play, letting friends team up in intense battles while enjoying a rock‑driven soundtrack and over 130 sound effects. Hidden codes unlock additional fighters like Dominique and the Shadow Master, adding replay value for dedicated fans.

Shadow Fighter is a 1994 fighting title for the Commodore Amiga and Amiga CD32, developed by NA.P.S. Team and published by Gremlin Interactive. It offers a roster of 17 characters from around the world, plus two hidden fighters, and a secret cheat‑unlocked character named Pupazz. The game features a traditional three‑round format, a toggleable blood mode, and a training dummy for move practice. It runs at a steady 25 fps (or 50 fps with a cheat on AGA Amigas) and was praised as one of the Amiga’s best fighting games of its era.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Fighting Games
Fighting Games
Best for
Retro fighting game enthusiasts
Retro fighting game enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$29.9940%
release date
1994-07-10
1995-12-31
Specifications
developer
Telegames, Leland Interactive Media
NA.P.S. Team
publisher
Tradewest Inc, Williams Entertainment
Gremlin Interactive
age rating
ESRB E
PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
80/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Large roster of twelve unique fighters
  • Deep customization of strength, defense, and moves
  • Three distinct fighting modes add variety
  • Co‑op multiplayer enhances replayability
  • Large and diverse character roster
  • Hidden cheat characters increase replayability
  • Supports joystick for authentic control
  • Recognized as a top Amiga fighting game
Cons
  • Limited to older console hardware, no modern platform ports
  • Some characters locked behind codes can be hard to find
  • Graphics and sound are dated by today’s standards
  • Limited to Amiga hardware originally, modern ports scarce
  • Blood mode only changes floor color, no visual gore
  • Frame rate locked at 25 fps unless cheat applied
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The Verdict

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Both are retro‑style fighting games with large rosters, but Double Dragon V offers deeper customization and co‑op, while Shadow Fighter is cheaper but limited to Amiga hardware.

Key differences

  • Customization: Double Dragon V lets you adjust strength, defense, and moves per fighter; Shadow Fighter has no such depth.
  • Co‑op multiplayer: Double Dragon V supports two‑player co‑op; Shadow Fighter only offers standard multiplayer.
  • Platform reach: Both are legacy‑only, but Double Dragon V lists multiple older consoles, whereas Shadow Fighter is Amiga‑only.
  • Price: Double Dragon V costs $49.99; Shadow Fighter is $29.99.
  • Character count: Double Dragon V has 12 fighters (some locked); Shadow Fighter has 17 fighters plus 2 hidden cheats.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Double Dragon V provides three combat modes and per‑character final moves, adding more variety than Shadow Fighter's single mode.

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls

Platform availability

Shadow Fighter is tied to Amiga hardware; Double Dragon V also limited to older consoles, but mentions multiple platforms.

Shadow Fighter

Price & value

Shadow Fighter is $20 cheaper ($29.99 vs $49.99) for a comparable retro experience.

Shadow Fighter

Multiplayer / co‑op

Double Dragon V includes two‑player cooperative mode; Shadow Fighter only lists multiplayer without co‑op.

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls

Content & replayability

Shadow Fighter offers 17 fighters plus 2 hidden cheat characters, a larger roster than Double Dragon V's 12.

Shadow Fighter

Difficulty & accessibility

Both are retro games with no specified difficulty settings; neither provides explicit accessibility features.

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Graphics & performance

Both are dated by modern standards; no performance metrics beyond Shadow Fighter's 25 fps are given.

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Choose Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls if…

Buyers who want deeper character customization and cooperative play.

Choose Shadow Fighter if…

Buyers who prioritize a larger roster and lower price, and are okay with Amiga‑only hardware.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Shadow Fighter costs $29.99, while Double Dragon V costs $49.99.

Do either games support two‑player co‑op?

Only Double Dragon V offers a two‑player cooperative mode.

How many playable characters does each game have?

Double Dragon V has 12 fighters (some locked); Shadow Fighter has 17 fighters plus 2 hidden cheat characters.