Retro Double Dragon Game Collection
7 total gamesThe Double Dragon series defines the beat 'em up genre, inviting players to clean up the streets with martial arts mastery.
About the Double Dragon Series
The Double Dragon series is a foundational pillar of the beat 'em up genre, captivating players with its blend of martial arts action and gritty urban settings. It chronicles the adventures of Billy and Jimmy Lee, two martial arts experts who consistently find themselves battling against criminal gangs and formidable adversaries to protect their loved ones and restore order to a chaotic world.
From its arcade debut, Double Dragon quickly established a reputation for its fluid combat, diverse array of enemies, and the satisfying feeling of delivering powerful blows. Players could unleash a variety of punches, kicks, and special techniques, often utilizing environmental objects like barrels and crates to their advantage. The cooperative two-player mode was a particular highlight, allowing friends to team up and clear the streets together, fostering a sense of camaraderie amidst the intense brawling.
Over the years, the series has seen numerous iterations across various platforms, each attempting to evolve the core mechanics while retaining the essence of what made the original so compelling. While the core premise of side-scrolling, hand-to-hand combat remains, subsequent titles introduced new characters, expanded storylines, and refined combat systems. The enduring appeal of Double Dragon lies in its straightforward yet deeply engaging gameplay loop: confront overwhelming odds, master your fighting skills, and ultimately prevail through sheer determination.
All Double Dragon Retro Games
7 games available
Double Dragon
Double Dragon is a groundbreaking beat 'em up that sets the standard for arcade action on the NES, featuring two martial arts masters fighting to rescue their kidnapped girlfriend.
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Experience the ultimate martial arts showdown in Double Dragon II: The Revenge, a classic NES beat 'em up where brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee embark on a perilous quest to avenge the death of Marian.
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones is a challenging beat 'em up on the NES that sends Billy and Jimmy Lee on a global quest for powerful artifacts, introducing new playable characters and a unique shop system.
Super Double Dragon
In Super Double Dragon, players must battle through hordes of street thugs and martial artists to rescue Marian and restore order to the city, utilizing a diverse range of martial arts techniques and special moves.
Double Dragon
In Double Dragon, you take on the role of Billy or Jimmy Lee, using punches, kicks, and throws to fight through street gangs and rescue Marian from the clutches of the Black Warriors.
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
In Double Dragon II: The Revenge, you and your partner must battle through numerous street gangs and enemy forces using a variety of martial arts techniques and weapons to rescue Marian and defeat the evil Shadow Warriors.
Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone
In Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone, you control Billy or Jimmy Lee (or the new characters Marian and Sonny) to punch and kick your way through global adversaries, collecting fragments of the Rosetta Stone to thwart an ancient evil.