Commodore 64 · Beat 'em Up
Double Dragon
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Technōs Japan |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Double Dragon |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Double Dragon is a beat 'em up developed by Technōs Japan and published by Taito.
Among the 33 C64 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Double Dragon series; on the C64 you can also try Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone and Double Dragon II: The Revenge. The series also appears on other systems with Double Dragon (2600) and Double Dragon (Master System). Technōs Japan also made Renegade, Karate Champ and River City Ransom for the C64.
Double Dragon 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
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Double Dragon 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 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Double Dragon FAQ
Who made Double Dragon?
It was developed by Technōs Japan and published by Taito.
Is Double Dragon multiplayer?
Yes. Double Dragon supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Double Dragon take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Double Dragon 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 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.