Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up

Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone

Co-op

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperFlying Edge
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesDouble Dragon
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone is a beat 'em up developed by Flying Edge and published by Acclaim. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Double Dragon 3: The Arcade Game.

Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.

It is part of the Double Dragon series; on the Genesis you can also try Double Dragon, Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls and Double Dragon II: The Revenge. The series also appears on other systems with Double Dragon (2600) and Double Dragon (Master System). Flying Edge also made WWF Super WrestleMania, Steel Empire and George Foreman's KO Boxing for the Genesis.

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 Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone cheats & codes

43 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Energy P1FF2338:03E7
Infinite Energy P2FF23F2:03E7
Infinite CoinsFF00EB:63
Have Tricks P1FF2341:01
Have Tricks P2FF23FB:01
Character Modifier P1FF233D:0?

See all Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone cheats

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 Flying Edge 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.

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