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Double Dragon Advance came out for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, developed by Million (published by Atlus in North America). It was a time when the handheld was full of arcade conversions, and this one stood out as a particularly thorough reworking of the original beat 'em up.

You control either Billy or Jimmy Lee, moving from left to right through city streets and enemy hideouts, fighting off waves of thugs. Your main goal is to rescue Marian from the Black Warriors gang. The combat is more involved than the NES version; you have a dedicated button for a powerful back attack, and you can perform new moves like the cyclone spin kick. You find weapons like knives and whips, but enemies can disarm you. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty is significant, especially when dealing with multiple attackers at once. It feels responsive and aggressive, demanding quick reactions to survive each screen.