Sega Game Gear · Beat 'em Up
Double Dragon
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Virgin |
| Publisher | Virgin |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Double Dragon |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Sega Game Gear, Double Dragon is a beat 'em up developed by Virgin.
It is part of the Double Dragon series. The series also appears on other systems with Double Dragon (2600) and Double Dragon (Master System).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
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 cheats & codes
44 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 2 Lives | 012-19F-E66 |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives | 052-19F-E66 |
| Start With 10 Lives | 092-19F-E66 |
| Start With 1 Energy Bar For First Knockdown Only | 012-21F-F76 |
| Start With Two Energy Bars For First Knockdown Only | 022-21F-F76 |
| Start With Lots Of Energy | 00F-03F-3BF |
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Double Dragon II: The Revenge Deep cut
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Captain America and The Avengers Deep cut Co-op
Terminator 2: Judgment Day Deep cut
Playing Game Gear games today
Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.
Double Dragon FAQ
Who made Double Dragon?
It was developed by Virgin.
Is Double Dragon multiplayer?
No. Double Dragon is a single-player game.
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.
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