Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up / Action
Double Dragon
Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Tecmo |
| Publisher | Accolade |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Double Dragon |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Double Dragon is a beat 'em up developed by Tecmo and published by Accolade. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.
Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups 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 V: The Shadow Falls, 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). Tecmo also made Tecmo Super Bowl, Tecmo Super Hockey and Tecmo Super NBA Basketball for the Genesis.
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
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 cheats & codes
24 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy P1 | FF07D1:37 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives P1 | FF07D5:09 |
| Infinite Energy P2 | FF0911:37 |
| Infinite Lives P2 | FF0915:09 |
| Infinite Time | FF66C7:00 |
| Level Modifier | FF02E3:0? |
Double Dragon walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Double Dragon.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Double Dragon FAQ
Who made Double Dragon?
It was developed by Tecmo and published by Accolade.
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.