The
'Officially Licenced' mobile phone game version of the 80's
SUPER smash-hit coin-operated arcade game from Elite / Technos |
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In
this retro classic you play one of two siblings Billy
and Jimmy, each trained in the art of Sousetsuken, in a battle against
a violent American street gang known as the Black Warriors. Your
aim is to rescue Billys lover Marian who has been captured
by the Black Warriors.
Three
challenging levels:
You start in a street, move into a factory then end up in
a castle. There are a variety of moves such as kicks, elbows, head-butts,
uppercuts, kneeing in the face and throws. You can steal weapons
from enemies such as knives, clubs, whips and more to use them against
any of the enemies. You can also use oil drums and crates to throw
at your enemies. If you run out of time you will lose a life. There
are also instant die situations when you tread carefully and avoid
holes so be on your guard at all times...
Also featuring fully interactive Training
/ How To Play Mode in which players can learn
and practice each of the moves available to them in the game before
play commences.
Its
a good version, and its very fast
- Oscar
Casado, Vodafone Live! Spain |
Super
challenging game play
good selection of special moves
to master
- W-Gamer review
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History:
First launched in 1987 by
Technos as a coin-operated arcade game Double Dragon
became an instant success. Double Dragon spawned a number
of coin-operated arcade game sequels including Double Dragon
II: The Revenge and Double Dragon III: The Rosetta Stone
along with a full length feature film, an animated TV series
and a range of merchandise including classic action figures, trading
cards and comics. Double Dragon was ported to home computer
formats by Virgin and sold in Europe throughout the 80s and 90s.
It was also widely available for Nintendos Super NES &
NES and Segas Mega Drive & Master System consoles.
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