Play Return Of Double Dragon Online

I first played Return of Double Dragon on the Super Nintendo in 1992, a time when side scrolling beat 'em ups were everywhere. This one was developed by Technos Japan, the same company behind the original arcade Double Dragon games. It felt like a natural, if somewhat late, entry for the SNES, arriving when players had high expectations for the genre on the console.

You control either Billy or Jimmy Lee, martial artists fighting through waves of thugs across a city in chaos. Your main goal is to rescue Marian from the villainous Shadow Boss, moving screen by screen through urban and industrial areas. The combat relies on a range of punches, kicks, and special throws; you can also pick up weapons like knives and whips dropped by enemies. The pacing is deliberate, with frequent enemy encounters that demand careful positioning to avoid being surrounded. It feels like a methodical brawl where every defeated enemy brings you one step closer to the final confrontation.