Double Dragon Overview
Double Dragon is a side scrolling action game set in a post apocalyptic version of New York City. The player controls one of the twin brothers, Billy or Jimmy Lee, who operate a martial arts school. Their mission begins when the Black Warriors gang, led by Willy, kidnaps Billy's girlfriend Marian to extort the brothers' fighting secrets.
Gameplay involves moving through urban and industrial environments, using martial arts techniques and found weapons against gang members. The journey progresses from city slums to a forest and finally the gang's hideout for a confrontation with the leader. The combat is challenging, requiring effective use of moves ranging from basic strikes to more powerful attacks like an elbow strike.
Beyond the main story mode, the NES release includes a separate versus mode for one or two players. This mode features a roster of six characters, including Billy and several enemies from the campaign, who fight in one on one matches until a health bar is depleted. A simpler two player duel between the two brothers is also present in the Atari 2600 version of the game.
