Developed by Technōs Japan, Double Dragon II is a defining action beat ’em up that arrived on the Sega Genesis in 1988. Players guide Billy and Jimmy Lee through gritty side-scrolling levels, relying on martial arts and scavenged weapons to defeat the Black Shadow Warriors.
How to play
The goal is to fight your way through multiple stages, clearing each area of enemies to progress. The Genesis version maps movement to the D-pad, with separate buttons for attacking left and right rather than standard punch and kick buttons, demanding careful positioning.
| Control: | |
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KB: |
| ▲ |
↑ |
| ▼ |
↓ |
| ◄ |
← |
| ► | → |
| A | S |
| B | X |
| C | Z |
| Start | Enter |
| Mode | Shift |
| Menu | mouse |
Tips
- Master the Cyclone Kick early, as it is one of the most effective ways to manage crowds and knock down multiple enemies at once.
- When dealing with armed thugs, prioritize disarming them to steal their weapons, which offer much better range and damage than bare hands.
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