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Double Dragon (1988)

Arc System Works, Technos Japan

Port of Double Dragon

Arcade, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U

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The NES version of Double Dragon takes a wide range of liberties with the interpretation. The entire graphical style is more in line with Technōs’ Kunio-kun series, with characters that go for exaggerated expression rather than gritty realism. The biggest change, however, was reserved for the moveset. You start the game with only the punch, kick and headbutt available – … The NES version of Double Dragon takes a wide range of liberties with the interpretation. The entire graphical style is more in line with Technōs’ Kunio-kun series, with characters that go for exaggerated expression rather than gritty realism.

The biggest change, however, was reserved for the moveset. You start the game with only the punch, kick and headbutt available – all the other moves are obtained via an RPG-lite style experience system. Hitting enemies is now rewarded with a certain amount of experience points depending on the attack, and each time the counter goes above 999, you’re awarded an additional heart, which extends the range of possible actions. Two hearts add the uppercut and roundhouse kick combo finishers, and with three Billy can perform the jump kick maneuver. The fourth heart unlocks access to grappling moves. Read more

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Developers
Arc System Works, Technos Japan
Publishers
Arc System Works, Technos Japan
Genres
Arcade, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Themes
Action
Franchises
Double Dragon
Series
Double Dragon
Also known as
ダブルドラゴン (Japanese title, original)

Release dates

  • Apr 08, 1988 (Japan) Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Jun 1988 (North America) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • 1990 (Europe) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Apr 25, 2008 (Europe) Wii
  • Apr 25, 2008 (Australia) Wii
  • Apr 28, 2008 (North America) Wii
  • Feb 24, 2009 (Japan) Wii
  • Dec 12, 2013 (North America) Wii U
  • Jan 22, 2014 (Japan) Wii U
  • Mar 13, 2014 (Europe) Wii U
  • Mar 13, 2014 (Australia) Wii U

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