Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones is a 1990 action and fighting game for the NES by East Technology. Unlike previous entries, it drastically limits your lives and continues, making every encounter critical. The game introduces a recruitment system where defeated bosses like Chin and Ranzou join your roster, each bringing unique weapons and reach to the fight.
How to play
Your goal is to travel across the globe to recover the titular stones and defeat the enemy leader. Survival requires careful spacing and knowing when to swap between your recruited fighters. Use the arrow keys to move, X to punch, Z to kick, and press both together to jump. Press Enter to start and Shift to access the character swap menu.
Tips
- Master the cyclone kick: Pressing punch or kick at the exact peak of your jump triggers a spinning attack that is crucial for crowd control.
- Preserve your fighters: Since you have only one continue, swap characters before your current fighter is knocked out, as lost characters do not return.
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