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Release Data
Developer: Technos
Publisher: Tradewest
Release Date: June, 1988
System: Nintendo Entertainment System
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1-2
Description
Double Dragon follows the adventures of Jimmy Lee, a tough street fighter, as he punches his way through the mean streets to rescue his girlfriend from the Black Warriors gang. Four areas populated by thugs looking for a fight stand between Jimmy and his goal. Jimmy will have to punch and kick his way through hordes of bad guys, many of which fight dirty with everything from knives to dynamite.
Over the course of his adventure Jimmy will learn new moves like the jump kick as he defeats enemies. Jimmy can also pick up weapons dropped by enemies and use them. Double Dragon features a fighting game style versus mode called Mode B in addition to its story mode. Mode B allows players to battle the computer or another player one on one using Jimmy or other character’s from the game.
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