Double Dragon, a name synonymous with classic beat 'em up action!

Emerging from the arcades like a glorious, pixelated punch in the face in 1987, Double Dragon wasn't just another scrolling beat 'em up, it defined the genre for many. It took the simple formula of walking to the right and bashing bad guys, but cranked up the intensity with a gritty urban setting, memorable characters (both good and very bad), and a compelling story about revenge and rescuing a damsel in distress.

You stepped into the shoes of either Billy or Jimmy Lee, two skilled martial artists (and brothers!) ready to tear through waves of punks, thugs, and hulking brutes in a quest to save Billy's girlfriend, Marian, from the clutches of the Black Warriors gang.

With its intuitive controls, satisfying thwacks, and the introduction of weapon pickups (hello, baseball bat!), Double Dragon cemented itself as a legend. It spawned countless sequels, ports, and imitators, but the original remains a cornerstone of retro gaming.