Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones is a 1990 side-scrolling beat ’em up from East Technology that brings the classic arcade action to the Sega Genesis. Players take control of martial artists Billy and Jimmy Lee as they travel the globe to collect mystical stones. Along the journey through different countries, you will battle street gangs, face unique regional bosses, and even recruit defeated adversaries as new playable characters in your roster.
How to play
Guide your character through each level, defeating all enemies on screen to progress to the next area. You only have one life per character, so if your health is depleted, you will need to swap to one of your recruited allies to continue. Use a combination of punches, kicks, and jump attacks to clear the way.
- Movement: Arrow keys
- Punch / Action A: S
- Kick / Action B: X
- Jump / Action C: Z
- Start / Pause: Enter
- Mode / Swap Character: Shift
Tips
- Manage your health: Because you only get one life per character, swapping out a badly injured fighter for a fresh ally is crucial for surviving later levels.
- Use weapons: Weapons dropped by enemies deal massive damage, but be carefulโyou will drop them if you take a hit.
- Utilize allies’ strengths: Recruited bosses have unique weapons and longer reach. Experiment with their different fighting styles against specific types of enemies.
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