Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Fighting

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls

SystemSuper Nintendo
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

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls is a fighting game developed by Leland Interactive Media and published by Tradewest.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 62 SNES fighting games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

It is part of the Double Dragon series; on the SNES you can also try Battletoads & Double Dragon and Super Double Dragon. The series also appears on other systems with Double Dragon (2600) and Double Dragon (Master System). Leland Interactive Media also made Fun 'n Games, Kyle Petty's No Fear Racing and Pro Quarterback for the SNES.

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 SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls cheats & codes

54 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Allows You To Pick Up To 9 Points Of Any Attribute Instead Of 5DBBC-1F27
Both Characters Start With 50% Energy46C6-340D
Both Characters Start With 25% EnergyF0C6-340D
Player 1 Always WinsDDAB-3DAE
Harder To Recover From Dizziness3C85-CF07
Dizziness Doesn't Last LongD685-C407

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Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls FAQ

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

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls was released for the Super Nintendo 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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