Game Boy · Beat 'em Up
Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone
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| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Tecmo |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Double Dragon |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Game Boy, Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone is a beat 'em up developed by Tecmo and published by Acclaim. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Double Dragon 3: The Arcade Game.
Among the 7 Game Boy beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Double Dragon series; on the Game Boy you can also try Double Dragon II, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Double Dragon. The series also appears on other systems with Double Dragon (2600) and Double Dragon (Master System). Tecmo also made Tecmo Bowl for the Game Boy.
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 cheats & codes
39 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 4 Lives | 030-9FF-F72 |
|---|---|
| Start With 10 Lives | 090-9FF-F72 |
| Start With 13 Lives | 0C0-9FF-F72 |
| Infinite Lives | 000-0E8-19E |
| Start With 5 Coins | 049-498-E6E |
| Start With 10 Coins | 099-498-E6E |
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 Tecmo and published by Acclaim.
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.