Every game has granted the series' stars with a variety of unique moves, with the first game introducing the signature hair grab (where the player can grab an enemy's hair, and then proceed to either punch him repeatedly, or perform a throw). Naturally, one of Double Dragon's key aspects are the moves found in the game. With gameplay features remain similar from game to game, the differences found within each game range from major changes in control, to minor enemy and weapon differences. All of these games are traditional beat-em-up games based on the gameplay of the first game, although they all expand on the features found in their predecessors. The main series of Double Dragon consists of Double Dragon, Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones, Super Double Dragon, and Double Dragon Advance. Gameplay Main Series Double Dragon games all have very similar game mechanics. As current holders of the rights, Million has only developed one game in the franchise the 2003 Double Dragon remake titled Double Dragon Advance. In addition, a fighting game that Technos developed for the Neo-Geo, titled Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer, features Burnov (a character from the Double Dragon games) in a cameo.Īfter Technos Japan Corporation's bankruptcy, the rights for the franchise were sold to Million, a company founded by former Technos employees. As developers of the Kunio-kun franchise, the Double Dragon stars ( Billy Lee and Jimmy Lee) have appeared in Super Spike V'Ball, WWF Superstars, and River City Ransom (as Randy and Andy, appearing in later games as Ryouchi and Ryouji). With nearly every game in the franchise developed with input from Technos Japan Corporation, the Double Dragon franchise has influenced many of Technos' other games. Additionally, the game's popularity has led to the publication of other media, such as a comic book, a TV show, and even a film.
Since the arcade release of the original game, Double Dragon has spawned a popular franchise of eight games spanning across dozens of platforms, compilations, and ports. Overview Double Dragon, the first game in the franchise.īeginning with the release of Double Dragon in 1987, the Double Dragon franchise is considered to be one of the defining series for the beat-em-up genre.
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