Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Beat 'em Up

Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone

Co-op

SystemCommodore 64
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperEast Technology Corp.
PublisherTechnōs Japan
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesDouble Dragon
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by East Technology Corp. and published by Technōs Japan, Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone arrived on the Commodore 64 as a beat 'em up.

Among the 33 C64 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

It is part of the Double Dragon series; on the C64 you can also try Double Dragon and Double Dragon II: The Revenge. The series also appears on other systems with Double Dragon (2600) and Double Dragon (Master System).

Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want a game to beat together with a friend

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone walkthroughs & guides

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Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone FAQ

Who made Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone?

It was developed by East Technology Corp. and published by Technōs Japan.

Is Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone multiplayer?

Yes. Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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