Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreFighting
DeveloperLeland Interactive Media
PublisherTradewest
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesDouble Dragon
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls is a fighting game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Leland Interactive Media and published by Tradewest.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

It is part of the Double Dragon series; on the Genesis you can also try Double Dragon, 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). Leland Interactive Media also made Fun 'n Games and Pro Quarterback for the Genesis.

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls cheats & codes

56 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite Attribute PointsFFE0AD:0063
P1 Infinite HealthFF0164:0050
P2 Infinite HealthFF047E:0050
Infinite continuesAX2A-GA9J
Both players invulnerable to most damageAMZT-EA2G
Start with 1/4 healthCW4A-CAH2

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Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls walkthroughs & guides

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Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls FAQ

When did Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls come out on the Genesis?

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls?

It was developed by Leland Interactive Media and published by Tradewest.

Is Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls multiplayer?

Yes. Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls supports up to 2 players.

How long does Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls take to play?

As a fighting game, Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls 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 V: The Shadow Falls 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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