Double Dragon

Battletoads and Double Dragon The Ultimate Team

1987

Set in a post-apocalyptic New York, Double Dragon is the story of Billy and Jimmy Lee, twin brothers trained in the fighting style of Sou-Setsu-Ken. Together, they manage a small martial arts training school, teaching their students in self-defense. One day, Billy's girlfriend, Marian, is kidnapped off the street by the "Black Warriors", a savage street gang led by a man named Willy. The Black Warriors demand the Lee brothers disclose their martial arts secrets in exchange for Marian's freedom. The Lee brothers set out on a rescue mission to crush the Black Warriors and save Marian. Using whatever techniques they have at their disposal, from the basic punches and kicks to the invulnerable elbow strike, as well any weapon that comes into their hands, the Lee brothers must pursue the gang through the city slum, industrial area and the forest before reaching their hideout to confront the big boss, Willy. The NES version of this game also has an additional VS. fighting mode for one or two players. Players choose from a field of six different characters (Billy and 5 of the enemy characters) and enter into a one-on-one fighting match. Players have to punch, kick, jumpkick, and even use a weapon against their opponents until someone's health bar is fully drained. The winner is the last one standing.

Battletoads and Double Dragon

1993

16-bit port of Battletoads & Double Dragon.

Double Dragon (Neo-Geo)

1995

Based on the classic Double Dragon beat ‘em up series and movie, this import is a unique one-on-one fighting game that inspired many others. This version of Double Dragon includes 10+ anime-inspired characters to choose from, each with their own special moves and desperation “super” attacks alongside detailed, scaling backgrounds. Play as the transformable brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee, Bo Abobo and other recognizable characters from the Double Dragon universe as they fight their way for the right to face off against the evil dictator Koga Shuko, a powerful master of kobujutsu and ninpoh. The fighter’s unique controls allow each character four attacks varying in strength in speed, which differs from the usual balance of punch and kick buttons from other fighting titles. Strategic fighting fans will also make use of the game’s mid-air double jump to bewilder opponents.