Released in 1990 by Technos Japan, Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone brings the legendary arcade beat ’em up series on a global adventure. Players once again guide martial artists Billy and Jimmy Lee as they travel to various countries, battling street gangs and dangerous masters to uncover three mystical stones. The game introduced a unique shop system to the franchise, allowing players to purchase upgrades, new weapons, and even unlock additional playable characters by spending in-game credits.
How to Play
Your objective is to defeat waves of enemies across multiple international stages, culminating in a boss fight in each country. This entry places a heavier emphasis on careful positioning and coordinated attacks rather than pure button-mashing.
- Movement: Arrow Keys
- Insert Coin: Shift
- Start Game: Enter
- Punch / Attack 1: Z
- Kick / Attack 2: X
- Jump: C
Tips
- Use the dash attack to quickly close the distance on enemies, as they can easily surround you if you move too slowly.
- Weapons bought in the shop or dropped by enemies are powerful but easily lost if you are knocked down. Keep your distance from large groups when armed.
- Cooperate with another player to perform devastating team attacks, such as throwing an enemy into your partner for a follow-up strike.
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