Product Overview
- Product Name: Double Dragon
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Cartridge shows light wear with intact labels. Fully tested and working.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Double Dragon is a cornerstone Nintendo NES 8-bit beat’em up that helped define what street-brawling action felt like at home. Players step into the roles of martial artist brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee, fighting their way through gritty urban streets, enemy hideouts, and back-alley gauntlets in a relentless quest for justice that feels raw, urgent, and unmistakably 1980s.
What made Double Dragon unforgettable was the weight and rhythm of its combat. Every punch, kick, throw, and jump carries consequence, rewarding players who learn spacing, timing, and crowd control. As the game progresses, enemies grow tougher and more aggressive, pushing players to adapt and master the game’s deliberate, hard-hitting pace rather than button-mash their way forward.
As one of the most influential beat’em ups ever created, Double Dragon laid the groundwork for an entire genre that would dominate arcades and consoles for years to come. Its unmistakable style, iconic characters, and no-nonsense combat have cemented it as a cultural touchstone of the NES era and a must-own centerpiece for collectors who want the games that truly shaped gaming history.
Gameplay Features
- Classic side-scrolling beat’em up action rooted in timing and positioning
- Hand-to-hand combat featuring punches, kicks, jumps, and powerful throws
- Escalating enemy encounters that demand crowd control and awareness
- Urban environments that reinforce the gritty street-fighting atmosphere
- Deliberate pacing that rewards discipline over reckless aggression
- Genre-defining NES gameplay that inspired countless future brawlers
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Double Dragon originated as a massively successful arcade game from Technos, quickly becoming one of the most recognizable beat’em ups of the late 1980s. Its popularity helped establish the blueprint for the genre, influencing later classics such as River City Ransom and Final Fight.
The NES release brought this arcade phenomenon into homes worldwide, helping solidify Double Dragon as a defining franchise of its era. Today, it remains a foundational title for collectors and a symbol of the raw, street-level action that made 8-bit gaming so memorable.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Beat'em Up
- Year Released: 1988
- Publisher: Tradewest
- Developer: Technos
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 031719198832
- SKU: 12207
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
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