Billy Lee
The principal martial artist and player character, fighting to rescue Marian.
How it plays
How does Double Dragon play?
The game uses a side-scrolling perspective. Players move through a series of streets, industrial areas, forests, and enemy hideouts while defeating waves of gang members and reaching each stage's boss.
Billy can punch, kick, jump, grab opponents, and use weapons such as bats, whips, and knives when available. Enemies attack in groups and may carry weapons. Progress is stage-based, with a limited number of lives and a final confrontation determining the outcome.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Double Dragon?
Learn enemy spacing before attacking. Short punch combinations are safer than repeatedly committing to long close-range exchanges, especially when several enemies can surround the player.
Pick up weapons when they create distance, then discard them when a faster response is needed. Preserve lives for later stages, watch for environmental hazards, and prioritize enemies carrying weapons or approaching from behind.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Jimmy Lee
Billy's brother and rival in the story; he can also appear as the second player in versions supporting cooperative play.
Marian
Billy's kidnapped partner whose rescue motivates the mission.
Abobo
A powerful gang enforcer who serves as an early major boss.
Williams
A recurring gang member who commonly fights with clubs.
Linda
A recurring gang member who uses a whip.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Stay near the center of the screen so enemies are less likely to surround you.
- 2
Use grabbed enemies as temporary shields or throw them away from the group.
- 3
Treat weapons as situational tools rather than relying on one throughout a stage.
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