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Double Dragon
Double DragonClassic arcade beat‑em‑up with cooperative martial arts action
Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone
Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta StoneTeam up to battle Egyptian evil with power‑ups and realistic martial arts action.
Overview
Description

Double Dragon is a 1987 beat 'em up arcade game where players control brothers Billy or Jimmy Lee as they battle the Black Warriors gang to rescue Marian. The game features four distinct stages, a variety of enemies, and weapon pickups that add strategic depth. Players can team up in co‑op mode, using combined attacks and partner assists, while a life gauge and time limit add tension. The final showdown pits two victorious players against each other for Marian's affection, delivering a memorable multiplayer twist.

Billy and Jimmy Lee return from training to confront a new threat in Egypt, guided by a mysterious fortune teller. The quest for the Rosetta Stones leads them through side‑scrolling levels filled with enemies and hidden weapon shops. The game introduces size‑changing power‑ups, energy boosts, and extra lives, while moving to more realistic character graphics. Play solo or with a friend in classic co‑op beat‑em‑up style.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Hack & Slash
Best for
Arcade beat‑em‑up fans
Retro beat‑em‑up fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1987-08-01
1990-05-31
Specifications
developer
Technos Japan
East Technology
publisher
Empire Interactive, Taito, Technos Japan
Technos Japan
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E10+
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
39/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Iconic retro beat‑em‑up gameplay
  • Engaging two‑player co‑op mode
  • Variety of weapons to use
  • Memorable stage design
  • Engaging co‑op gameplay
  • Varied weapon and power‑up system
  • Improved realistic graphics
  • Rich Egyptian-themed levels
Cons
  • Limited enemy AI
  • Simple graphics by modern standards
  • Short overall playtime
  • Limited platform availability
  • Arcade difficulty may be steep for newcomers
  • No modern save system
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