Double Dragon 2
Double Dragon II for Game Boy is a separate game from the console title The Revenge. Billy, or Jimmy through a Game Link connection, uses strikes, throws, and weapons against the Scorpions organization.
- AI score · out of 10
- 6.7 / 10
About this game
Double Dragon II for Game Boy is a separate game from the console title The Revenge. Billy, or Jimmy through a Game Link connection, uses strikes, throws, and weapons against the Scorpions organization. Side-scrolling stages preserve direct brawling, and linked cooperation can divide crowds. The handheld screen compresses enemies and attack range, while the move set, hit feedback, and stage variety are limited. Its separate story avoids being a simple port, but depth and flow remain below the strongest console entries. This description covers the original gb release represented by this catalog entry and does not assume conveniences introduced by later ports. The assessment also treats period hardware limits, documented mechanics, original controls, and release-specific access as explicit evaluation boundaries.
Collected in series
Double Dragon is a martial-arts action series built around street brawls and the brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee. Punch, kick and turn dropped weapons against the gangs blocking your path, with many entries letting a second player join the fight.
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Double Dragon II for Game Boy is a separate game from the console title The Revenge. Billy, or Jimmy through a Game Link connection, uses strikes, throws, and weapons against the Scorpions organization.
Side-scrolling stages preserve direct brawling, and linked cooperation can divide crowds. The handheld screen compresses enemies and attack range, while the move set, hit feedback, and stage variety are limited. Its separate story avoids being a simple port, but depth and flow remain below the strongest console entries. Overall, its main strengths are A separate story with direct brawling; Game Link cooperative play. Its material limitations are Restricted attack range and hit feedback; Limited stage and move variety. This score covers the original platform release represented by this catalog record and excludes conveniences added by emulators or later ports. The conclusion also accounts for original hardware readability, input, and access conditions. Documented uncertainty remains explicit. The evidence supports this balance.
Strengths
- A separate story with direct brawling
- Game Link cooperative play
Weaknesses
- Restricted attack range and hit feedback
- Limited stage and move variety
Who it is for: Players who value a separate story with direct brawling.
Play notes: Expect restricted attack range and hit feedback and limited stage and move variety.
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| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Game Link cooperative play; Limited stage and move variety. | Reviewed | 6.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension A separate story with direct brawling; Restricted attack range and hit feedback. | Reviewed | 7.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Game Link cooperative play; presentation is judged within the original platform conditions, with no bonus for age alone. | Reviewed | 6.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Judged on the original gb release's input, readability, saving, and accessory conditions. Restricted attack range and hit feedback. | Reviewed | 6.0 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Technos
- Publisher
- Acclaim
- Release date
- 1991
- Platforms
- Game Boy (GB)
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Fast-pacedSide-scrolling2D GraphicsSolo-friendlyMelee CombatLocal Co-opCrimeLinear Levels
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Game Boy (GB)Worldwide1991
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