...
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.9
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

The lovely Marian was rescued from the clutches of the Black Warriors gang by Billy & Jimmy Lee in the first Double Dragon game, but now the gang has killed her in retaliation of their early defeat. The Dragons must now embark on a mission to avenge her death and defeat the Black Warriors for the second and final time.

The original arcade version of "Double Dragon II" was essentially an improved version of the first game. In addition to offering renewed audio and visuals, as well as new traps, moves and enemy characters, "Double Dragon II" discarded the conventional punch and kick buttons in favor of a direction-oriented attacking system similar to the original Technos beat-em-up Renegade.

The NES version offered new stages, new moves and illustrated cut-scenes, as well as a new final boss and a new ending. Unlike the first NES game, it offered 2-Player Co-Op gameplay with the option to turn off the friendly fire.

The Game Boy version of "Double Dragon II" is an English localization of a "Kunio-kun" game (the Japanese franchise which inspired "Renegade" and "River City Ransom" and has nothing to do with the arcade and NES versions.

Alternate Titles

  • "Double Dragon II" -- Game Boy Title

Part of the Following Group


Merchant Title Platform Price  
ebay.com
Double Dragon II: The Revenge    
amazon.com
Double Dragon II: The Revenge NES $3.89  
NES | DOUBLE DRAGON II NES $6.99  
Not an American user?

User Reviews

Brawler Heaven ET2600 (16) 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars

The Press Says

VideoGame Mar, 1991 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
Mean Machines Oct, 1990 80 out of 100 80
Power Play Oct, 1990 74 out of 100 74
Digital Press - Classic Video Games Jan 30, 2005 7 out of 10 70

Forums

There are currently no topics for this game.


Trivia

The Game Boy of Double Dragon II was actually a localized Kunio-kun game titled "Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun: Bangai Rantou Hen". When Acclaim wanted a Game Boy version of Double Dragon II, Technos Japan simply took an already-made Kunio-kun game and changed the graphics, music and storyline to accommodate Double Dragon's more realistic style.


This entry was contributed by chirinea (20954), Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9971), tbuteler (3049), Kabushi (39722), Martin Smith (63921), Terok Nor (9442), Macintrash Bronze Star Contributing Member (2555), koffiepad (10182), Black Wolf (35965) and Majestic Lizard (664)
 

Errors and omissions on this page may be reported to the MobyGames approvers.

MobyGames™ Copyright © 1999-2008, MobyGames.
All rights reserved. Do not duplicate or redistribute in any form.
moby sites | about us | advertise | disclaimer | privacy statement | become an approver | RSS