Double Dragon is a side-scrolling beat ’em up developed by Technos Japan and published by Tradewest for the NES, ported from the 1987 arcade hit. Billy Lee brawls through streets, factories, and a temple to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend Marian from the Black Warriors gang — punching, kicking, using weapons, and unlocking new techniques via an experience system. The NES adds a one-on-one versus mode.
How To Play Double Dragon
Control
Action
D-Pad
Move; crouch
A Button
Kick
B Button
Punch
A + B
Jump
Start
Start game / pause
About Double Dragon
Release date
Famicom (JP): April 8, 1988 · NES (NA): June 1988 · NES (EU): 1988
Developer
Technos Japan
Publisher
Tradewest (NA); Nintendo (EU); Technos (JP)
Platform
NES / Famicom; originally Arcade, plus many ports
Genre
Beat ’em up (side-scrolling)
Series
Double Dragon (first entry)
Modes
Single-player, multiplayer (2-player alternating; versus mode)
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
