Double Dragon II: The Revenge

Double Dragon II: The Revenge is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed and published by Technos Japan. It was released in arcades in 1988 and later ported to home consoles.

Players take on the roles of brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee, who are seeking revenge after their girlfriend Marian is killed by the Shadow Warriors. You navigate through various urban and exotic environments, confronting waves of enemies. The gameplay involves a range of martial arts moves, including punches, kicks, jump kicks, elbow strikes, and knee bashes. You can also pick up and use a variety of weapons found on the ground, such as pipes, baseball bats, and knives, to fend off attackers.

A significant addition in Double Dragon II: The Revenge is the expanded move set. Beyond basic attacks, players can perform a spinning Hurricane Kick by jumping and pressing the attack button, or a projectile-like Dragon Shot by pressing attack and jump simultaneously. The game supports two-player cooperative play, allowing friends to team up against the common threat, although friendly fire or accidental hits can sometimes occur. The environments range from city streets and rooftops to forests and enemy bases, each presenting different challenges and enemy types, from street thugs and ninjas to soldiers and martial arts masters.

The progression through Double Dragon II: The Revenge involves overcoming multiple stages, each culminating in encounters with tougher enemies or bosses. For example, you might find yourself in a factory area, using discarded tools as weapons against heavily armored opponents, or navigating a precarious rope bridge while fending off aerial assaults.