Double Dragon Co-op
Nintendo Entertainment System · Beat 'em Up
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones
Co-op
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Technos Japan Corp. |
| 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 8 |
Developed by Technos Japan Corp. and published by Acclaim, Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as a beat 'em up.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 20 NES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Double Dragon series; on the NES you can also try Battletoads & Double Dragon, Double Dragon and Double Dragon II: The Revenge. The series also appears on other systems with Double Dragon (2600) and Double Dragon (Master System). Technos Japan Corp. also made Nintendo World Cup, River City Ransom and Nekketsu Street Basket: Ganbare Dunk Heroes for the NES.
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones 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 III: The Sacred Stones 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 III: The Sacred Stones cheats & codes
87 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Protection For Bill, Jimmy & Chin | SZUUPAAX |
|---|---|
| More Energy For Billy & Jimmy (100) | GVEPXGGI |
| More Energy For Ranzou | GVEOXKZG |
| Less Energy For Billy & Jimmy | ZXEPXGGS |
| Less Energy For Ranzou | IXEOXKZG |
| Less Energy For Chin | ZUEONGGT |
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones FAQ
When did Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones come out on the NES?
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones?
It was developed by Technos Japan Corp. and published by Acclaim.
Is Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones multiplayer?
Yes. Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones 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 III: The Sacred Stones 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.