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{{stub}}'''''Double Dragon''''' (ダブルドラゴン), known in Europe as '''''Double Dragon: The Revenge of Billy Lee''''' is a game that was developed and published by [[Virgin Interactive]] for the [[Sega Game Gear]] in 1993. Despite being called simply ''Double Dragon'' in the US and using promotional artwork from the first arcade game for the box art it is not a port of that game.
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'''''Double Dragon''''' (ダブルドラゴン), known in Europe as '''''Double Dragon: The Revenge of Billy Lee''''', is a game that was developed and published by [[Virgin Interactive]] for the [[Sega Game Gear]] in 1993.
  
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Partially due to the choppy animation, this game is considered one of the worst games in the series.
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Despite being called simply ''Double Dragon'' in the US and using promotional artwork from the first arcade game for the box art, it is a unique entry and not a port of that game. It was originally known as '''''Double Dragon Xtra''''', though the "Xtra" name was dropped late in development.
  
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This version of ''Double Dragon'' was originally known as '''''Double Dragon Xtra''''', though the "Xtra" name was dropped late in development.
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==Story==
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The game provides three completely different, contradictory storylines:
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According to the back of the box, Billy and Jimmy Lee were members of a street gang called the Dragon Lords. When they attempted to leave the gang, Jimmy was murdered. Billy now vows to avenge his brother's death.
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According to the instruction manual, Billy Lee and his girlfriend Marian are attacked by members of the Black Warriors Gang. Marian is kidnapped and taken to the gang's hideout at the Samurai Mansion. Billy decides to take on the entire gang to save Marian. This plot is similar to the plot of the original ''[[Double Dragon]]'' arcade game.
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However, in the game's ending, it is revealed that Billy is fighting a mystical organization called the Dragon Clan, which has captured Jimmy and placed him under their thrall.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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Despite the boxart showing both Lee brothers, only Billy is playable. Billy is out to avenge his brother whom has been killed by the Dragon Clan. In addition to standard attacks, weapons found can be used. This includes a gun, which is a unusual equippable weapon for the series and is the first time such a weapon was equippable.
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The game is a belt-scrolling beat-'em-up like the other entries in the series, though only Billy is playable. Billy moves around the plane with the D-Pad. He punches with {{1}}, which can be pressed repeatedly to execute a combo ending in a front kick. He does a jumping high kick with {{2}} or a low kick with {{down}}+{{2}}. He flips with {{hold|{{left}}|{{2}}}} or {{hold|{{right}}|{{2}}}} and perform a straight kick with {{2}} while flipping. He picks up weapons, such as baseball bats or pistols, with {{down}}+{{1}} and uses them with {{1}}. He dashes forward (in the direction that he is facing) and knees opponents with {{1}}+{{2}}, though this costs some health.
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Billy has a health bar, which consists of four segments at the beginning of the game but gains another segment at the start of each stage (up to a maximum of eight). He loses health as he is hurt by enemies and loses a life if he runs out of health. Health segments turn from red to yellow before disappearing. Enemies also have health bars that are shown after they are attacked. If Billy is carrying a weapon, he drops it if an enemy knocks him down. The player starts the game with three continues and gains more at certain points thresholds.
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===Items===
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Items are found in destructible crates.
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{{InfoRow
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| desc=Fully restores Billy's health bar.
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}}
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===Stages===
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====Sleazy Slums====
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Skid Row
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| title=Mike's Club
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| title=The Parking Lot
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====Get Down Uptown====
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Shop Till You Drop
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 2-2.png
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Strutting the Boulevard
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 2-3.png
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| desc=
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====Dirty Docks====
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| title=The Docks
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Enjoy the View
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 3-2.png
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| screenshot2=Double Dragon GG, Stage 3-2 Boss.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=Billy needs to hit switches to lower chains and then grab the chains (by walking in front of them) to ride them to the next floor.
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}}
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}}
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====Terror Train====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=192|
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| title=Train Time
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-1.png
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Take a Seat
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-2.png
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| desc=The train car has advertisements for the Virgin games ''[[The Terminator]]'', ''[[Chuck Rock]]'', and ''[[Cyber-Cop]]''.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Watch Your Step
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-3.png
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| screenshot2=Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-3 Boss.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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====Chaotic Country====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=192|
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| title=Stroll in the Country
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-1.png
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Clear Out the Barn
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-2.png
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| screenshot2=Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-2 Boss.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Tiptoe Thru the Tulips
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-3.png
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| screenshot2=Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-3 Boss.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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====Samurai Mansion====
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| title=Lounging Around
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 6-2.png
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Reading Is Fundamental
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 6-3.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Gauntlet
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Stage 6-4.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Hold Your Tongue
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| screenshot=Double Dragon GG, Final Boss 1.png
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| screenshot2=Double Dragon GG, Final Boss 2.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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==History==
 +
===Development===
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The game was developed by [[Virgin Interactive]] without involvement from [[Technos Japan]]. Because of this, it differs from other ''[[:Category:Double Dragon (franchise)|Double Dragon]]'' entries in gameplay and visual style, including the ability to use firearms.
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 +
Partially due to the choppy animation and poor controls and hit detection, this game is considered one of the worst games in the series.
  
 
==Versions==
 
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*'''Programming:''' Matt From
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*'''Creative Art Direction:''' Stan Gorman
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*'''Background Graphics:''' Mike Field
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*'''Animation:''' Tom Tanaka
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*'''Art Assistance:''' John Weir, Kevin Norr
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*'''Executive Producers:''' Dr. Stephen H. Clarke-Willson, Neil Young
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*'''Producer:''' Lyle J. Hall
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*'''Quality Assurance:''' Michael Gater, Justin Norr, Daniel Lewis, Noah Tool, John Geoffroy, Eugene Martin, Scott Duckett, Adam Ryan, Bijan Shaheer
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*'''Manual:''' Lyle J. Hall
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*'''Editor:''' Robin Kausch
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*'''Special Thanks:''' David Bishop, Bill Anderson, Ian Mathias, Matthew Spall
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Latest revision as of 08:07, 29 September 2024

For the Sega Master System and Mega Drive games, see Double Dragon.

n/a

DoubleDragon GG title.png

Double Dragon
System(s): Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Virgin Games
Developer:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT)
Licensor: Technos Japan, Tradewest
Genre: Action[1]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Game Gear
US 		$3939[2] T-70038
Sega Game Gear
EU 		T-70038-50
Sega Game Gear
EU
(Classic) 		70038-00
Sega Game Gear
PT 		GGJSE0179
Sega Game Gear
UK 		£29.9929.99[5] T-70038-50

Double Dragon (ダブルドラゴン), known in Europe as Double Dragon: The Revenge of Billy Lee, is a game that was developed and published by Virgin Interactive for the Sega Game Gear in 1993.

Despite being called simply Double Dragon in the US and using promotional artwork from the first arcade game for the box art, it is a unique entry and not a port of that game. It was originally known as Double Dragon Xtra, though the "Xtra" name was dropped late in development.

Story

The game provides three completely different, contradictory storylines:

According to the back of the box, Billy and Jimmy Lee were members of a street gang called the Dragon Lords. When they attempted to leave the gang, Jimmy was murdered. Billy now vows to avenge his brother's death.

According to the instruction manual, Billy Lee and his girlfriend Marian are attacked by members of the Black Warriors Gang. Marian is kidnapped and taken to the gang's hideout at the Samurai Mansion. Billy decides to take on the entire gang to save Marian. This plot is similar to the plot of the original Double Dragon arcade game.

However, in the game's ending, it is revealed that Billy is fighting a mystical organization called the Dragon Clan, which has captured Jimmy and placed him under their thrall.

Gameplay

The game is a belt-scrolling beat-'em-up like the other entries in the series, though only Billy is playable. Billy moves around the plane with the D-Pad. He punches with 1, which can be pressed repeatedly to execute a combo ending in a front kick. He does a jumping high kick with 2 or a low kick with Down+2. He flips with HOLD Left2 or HOLD Right2 and perform a straight kick with 2 while flipping. He picks up weapons, such as baseball bats or pistols, with Down+1 and uses them with 1. He dashes forward (in the direction that he is facing) and knees opponents with 1+2, though this costs some health.

Billy has a health bar, which consists of four segments at the beginning of the game but gains another segment at the start of each stage (up to a maximum of eight). He loses health as he is hurt by enemies and loses a life if he runs out of health. Health segments turn from red to yellow before disappearing. Enemies also have health bars that are shown after they are attacked. If Billy is carrying a weapon, he drops it if an enemy knocks him down. The player starts the game with three continues and gains more at certain points thresholds.

Items

Items are found in destructible crates.

Double Dragon GG, Star.png
 Star
Fully restores Billy's health bar.

Stages

Sleazy Slums

Double Dragon GG, Stage 1-1.png

Skid Row

Double Dragon GG, Stage 1-2.png

Mike's Club

Double Dragon GG, Stage 1-3.png

Double Dragon GG, Stage 1-3 Boss.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 1-3.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 1-3 Boss.png

The Parking Lot

Get Down Uptown

Double Dragon GG, Stage 2-1.png

Get Down Uptown

Double Dragon GG, Stage 2-2.png

Shop Till You Drop

Double Dragon GG, Stage 2-3.png

Double Dragon GG, Stage 2-3 Boss.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 2-3.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 2-3 Boss.png

Strutting the Boulevard

Dirty Docks

Double Dragon GG, Stage 3-1.png

The Docks

Double Dragon GG, Stage 3-2.png

Double Dragon GG, Stage 3-2 Boss.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 3-2.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 3-2 Boss.png

Enjoy the View
Billy needs to hit switches to lower chains and then grab the chains (by walking in front of them) to ride them to the next floor.

Terror Train

Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-1.png

Train Time

Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-2.png

Take a Seat
The train car has advertisements for the Virgin games The Terminator, Chuck Rock, and Cyber-Cop.

Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-3.png

Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-3 Boss.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-3.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 4-3 Boss.png

Watch Your Step

Chaotic Country

Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-1.png

Stroll in the Country

Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-2.png

Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-2 Boss.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-2.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-2 Boss.png

Clear Out the Barn

Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-3.png

Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-3 Boss.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-3.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Stage 5-3 Boss.png

Tiptoe Thru the Tulips

Samurai Mansion

Double Dragon GG, Stage 6-1.png

Keep Your Head

Double Dragon GG, Stage 6-2.png

Lounging Around

Double Dragon GG, Stage 6-3.png

Reading Is Fundamental

Double Dragon GG, Stage 6-4.png

The Gauntlet

Double Dragon GG, Final Boss 1.png

Double Dragon GG, Final Boss 2.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Final Boss 1.png

  • Double Dragon GG, Final Boss 2.png

Hold Your Tongue

History

Development

The game was developed by Virgin Interactive without involvement from Technos Japan. Because of this, it differs from other Double Dragon entries in gameplay and visual style, including the ability to use firearms.

Partially due to the choppy animation and poor controls and hit detection, this game is considered one of the worst games in the series.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Double Dragon: The Revenge of Billy Lee Double Dragon: The Revenge of Billy Lee
English (US) Double Dragon Double Dragon

Production credits

  • Programming: Matthew From
  • Background Art: Michael Field
  • Animations: Tom Tanaka
  • Art Assistance: John Weir
  • Producer: Lyle Hall II
Source:
In-game credits
Double Dragon GG credits.pdf
[6]
  • Programming: Matt From
  • Creative Art Direction: Stan Gorman
  • Background Graphics: Mike Field
  • Animation: Tom Tanaka
  • Art Assistance: John Weir, Kevin Norr
  • Executive Producers: Dr. Stephen H. Clarke-Willson, Neil Young
  • Producer: Lyle J. Hall
  • Quality Assurance: Michael Gater, Justin Norr, Daniel Lewis, Noah Tool, John Geoffroy, Eugene Martin, Scott Duckett, Adam Ryan, Bijan Shaheer
  • Manual: Lyle J. Hall
  • Editor: Robin Kausch
  • Special Thanks: David Bishop, Bill Anderson, Ian Mathias, Matthew Spall
Source:
US manual
Double Dragon GG US Manual.pdf
[7]

Magazine articles

Main article: Double Dragon (Game Gear)/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Console Mania (IT) PAL
65
[8]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
83
[5]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
60
[9]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
90
[10]
Joypad (FR) PAL
86
[11]
Mega Force (FR)
86
[12]
Player One (FR)
20
[13]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
47
[14]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
45
[15]
Sega Force Mega (UK) PAL
50
[16]
Sega Force (SE)
95
[17]
Video Games (DE) PAL
47
[18]
Video Games (DE) PAL
59
[19]
Sega Game Gear
 64
Based on
13 reviews

Double Dragon (Game Gear)

Game Gear, US
DoubleDragon GG US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngDoubleDragon GG US Box.jpg
Cover
DoubleDragon GG US Cart.jpg
Cart
Double Dragon GG US Manual.pdf
Manual
Game Gear, EU
DoubleDragon GG EU Box Back.jpgDouble Dragon GG EU BoxSpine.jpgDoubleDragon EU Box1.jpg
Cover
Double Dragon GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Double Dragon GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Game Gear, EU (Classic)
DoubleDragon GG EU Box Back Classic.jpgNospine.pngDoubleDragon EU Box2.jpg
Cover
Double Dragon GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Double Dragon GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Game Gear, PT
Double Dragon PT Box Back.jpgNospine.pngDouble Dragon PT Box Front.jpg
Cover
Double Dragon GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Double Dragon GG PT Manual.jpg
Manual
Double Dragon GG EU Manual.jpg
EU Manual

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Game Gear
 ?
CRC32 1307a290
MD5 b45d73e40ce8f6e76dced24ee921871a
SHA-1 baebe28fc7549cbb06c94fcb36a3c40231933c01
256kB Cartridge (US/EU)

References

  1. ↑ File:DoubleDragon GG EU Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 GamePro, "June 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 30
  3. ↑ GamesMaster, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 18
  4. ↑ Sega Pro, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 34
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "September 1993 (Go! Issue 23)" (UK; 1993-08-15), page 10
  6. ↑ File:Double Dragon GG credits.pdf
  7. ↑ File:Double Dragon GG US Manual.pdf, page 9
  8. ↑ Console Mania, "Ottobre 1993" (IT; 1993-xx-xx), page 45
  9. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 34
  10. ↑ GamePro, "March 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 164
  11. ↑ Joypad, "Octobre 1993" (FR; 1993-xx-xx), page 135
  12. ↑ Mega Force, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 125
  13. ↑ Player One, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-08-xx), page 143
  14. ↑ Sega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-05), page 56
  15. ↑ Sega Pro, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-12), page 83
  16. ↑ Sega Force Mega, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-06-24), page 34
  17. ↑ Sega Force, "6/93" (SE; 1993-09-30), page 27
  18. ↑ Video Games, "8/93" (DE; 1993-07-28), page 119
  19. ↑ Video Games, "11/93" (DE; 1993-10-27), page 130


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