Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone is a classic beat ’em up arcade game released by Technos in 1990. Billy and Jimmy Lee return for a global adventure, traveling to different countries to collect the mythical Rosetta Stones and face off against a new mysterious adversary. This arcade version is infamous for its original “shop” system, where players can purchase weapons, extra energy, and new playable characters like the Urashimas and the Chin brothers using in-game currency.
How to Play
Battle your way through side-scrolling stages by defeating all enemies on screen to advance. In the shop screens, use the Coin button to purchase power-ups and character upgrades. The arcade controls are mapped to your keyboard: use the Arrow keys to move, Shift to insert coins, and Enter to start. Attack and jump using Z, X, and C.
Tips
- Take advantage of the shop system by “inserting coins” (Shift) when prompted to buy vital health upgrades or new characters that have unique fighting styles.
- Master the dash attack by double-tapping a direction and attacking, which is great for crowd control and knocking down tougher enemies.
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