Difference between revisions of "Double Dragon"
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| − | The game takes place over four levels ending at the final boss, Mr. X. The characters are able to punch, kick, and perform a variety of moves by using combinations of the available buttons. The arcade version has a jump button while the Master System version only allows jumping through button combinations. Weapons found throughout the level can be picked up and used against opponents. Weapons that can be used include bats, whips, barrels, boxes, rocks, knifes, and dynamite. | + | The game takes place over four levels ending at the final boss, Mr. X. The characters are able to punch, kick, and perform a variety of moves by using combinations of the available buttons. The arcade version has a jump button while the Master System version only allows jumping through button combinations. Weapons found throughout the level can be picked up and used against opponents. Weapons that can be used include bats, whips, barrels, boxes, rocks, knifes, and sticks of dynamite. |
==Levels== | ==Levels== | ||
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==Version Differences== | ==Version Differences== | ||
| − | The Mega Drive port is a straight forward port of the arcade with slight differences in graphics and sound. | + | The Mega Drive port is a straight forward port of the arcade with slight differences in graphics and sound. The enemies also easily mimic the players movement, which can lead to some annoyance. |
| − | The Master System version has slightly different controls due to the controller only having two buttons. Some parts of the levels are designed differently and extended. The mohawk Abobo is missing in this version. Unlimited continues are available up until the | + | The Master System version has slightly different controls due to the controller only having two buttons. Some parts of the levels are designed differently and extended. The mohawk Abobo is missing in this version. Unlimited continues are available up until the final stage (although unlimited continues can be attained in the final stage through a cheat). |
==Physical Scans== | ==Physical Scans== | ||
Revision as of 19:09, 13 November 2010
- For the 1993 Game Gear game by Virgin Interactive, see Double Dragon (Game Gear).
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| System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System |
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| Genre: Action |
Double Dragon is a game that was developed by Sega on the Mega Drive/Genesis and by Sega on the Sega Master System. The Mega Drive version was published in 1993 by Ballistic and the Master System version was published by Sega in 1988. It is a action game based off a popular arcade game.
Gameplay
The game takes place over four levels ending at the final boss, Mr. X. The characters are able to punch, kick, and perform a variety of moves by using combinations of the available buttons. The arcade version has a jump button while the Master System version only allows jumping through button combinations. Weapons found throughout the level can be picked up and used against opponents. Weapons that can be used include bats, whips, barrels, boxes, rocks, knifes, and sticks of dynamite.
Levels
Levels include a slum, a industrial area, a forest, and the boss's lair. Level hazards include pitfalls, water, conveyor belts, poles which come out of walls, and spikes.
Version Differences
The Mega Drive port is a straight forward port of the arcade with slight differences in graphics and sound. The enemies also easily mimic the players movement, which can lead to some annoyance.
The Master System version has slightly different controls due to the controller only having two buttons. Some parts of the levels are designed differently and extended. The mohawk Abobo is missing in this version. Unlimited continues are available up until the final stage (although unlimited continues can be attained in the final stage through a cheat).
Physical Scans
Mega Drive
US cover
Master System
US cover
EU cover
JP cover
