Item: Double Dragon Trilogy
Rating: 86
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Double Dragon was the king of the arcade in my youth. Getting all three games in one package is a great deal on paper, but again, the touchscreen is the enemy. These games were built for joysticks and physical buttons. Trying to execute a 'hurricane kick' using a virtual D-pad is an exercise in futility.

Dotemu did a good job with the extras—the arranged soundtrack is excellent, and the 'Story' and 'Arcade' modes give some variety. But the third game is still as bad as I remember it being in 1990. This is a collection for the fans who want a quick hit of nostalgia, but if you want to actually play these games properly, you need a Bluetooth controller. Without one, it’s just frustrating.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Three classic games in one app
Great arranged soundtrack options
Local and online co-op support

Terrible virtual controls for a beat 'em up
Double Dragon 3 is still a weak game
Occasional sound glitches

Technical Report

Performance: Mostly stable; some slowdown when many enemies are on screen (original engine quirks).

Accessibility:

Remappable buttons
Adjustable difficulty

Audience Fit

Buy if: You grew up in the 80s and want to relive the Lee brothers' journey.

Skip if: You have no patience for dated mechanics or virtual controls.

Similar Games:

Streets of Rage 4
Final Fight
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 6 hours
Status: Beat DD1 and DD2

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

730919094

$2.99 13+★3.2 297 reviews

Author : DotEmu

Pubish Date : Mon Dec 02 2013

Last Update Date : Sun Nov 28 2021

Support Languages : English and Japanese

Genres :

Version 1.3Sun Nov 28 2021

Os and store page updated and also lot of bug fixed ! Enjoy !
A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987, Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em all!
Enter Double Dragon Trilogy, a compilation specially optimized for mobiles and which includes all three installments of the beloved arcade series: Double Dragon, Double Dragon 2: The Revenge, and Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone. The first one begins with Billy and his brother Jimmy, two martial arts experts, in a mission to rescue Billy's girlfriend, Marian, who’s been kidnapped by the Black Shadows Gang. All your favorite moves are here: punches, kicks, elbows, knees, head-butts and an assortment of not-exactly-street-legal weapons.
Battle your way through all 3 titles and bask in the greatness of one of the ‘80s most popular arcade games!
FEATURES:
•Two game modes: “Arcade” (play the game from beginning to end and go for the high score) and “Story” (unlock new stages and achievements while playing through the game)
•Customizable controls
•Three difficulty levels: “mobile” (specially balanced for mobile games), “original” (similar to the arcade version) and “expert” (a real challenge!)
•Achievements & leaderboards (Game Center)
•Choose between the original 8-bit soundtrack and a brand-new remastered one!
•Co-op mode (two players) via bluetooth
•Gamepad support - very soon with most iOS controllers
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Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987, Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em all!
Enter Double Dragon Trilogy, a compilation specially optimized for mobiles and which includes all three installments of the beloved arcade series: Double Dragon, Double Dragon 2: The Revenge, and Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone. The first one begins with Billy and his brother Jimmy, two martial arts experts, in a mission to rescue Billy's girlfriend, Marian, who’s been kidnapped by the Black Shadows Gang. All your favorite moves are here: punches, kicks, elbows, knees, head-butts and an assortment of not-exactly-street-legal weapons.
Battle your way through all 3 titles and bask in the greatness of one of the ‘80s most popular arcade games!
FEATURES:
•Two game modes: “Arcade” (play the game from beginning to end and go for the high score) and “Story” (unlock new stages and achievements while playing through the game)
•Customizable controls
•Three difficulty levels: “mobile” (specially balanced for mobile games), “original” (similar to the arcade version) and “expert” (a real challenge!)
•Achievements & leaderboards (Game Center)
•Choose between the original 8-bit soundtrack and a brand-new remastered one!
•Co-op mode (two players) via bluetooth
•Gamepad support - very soon with most iOS controllers
MORE ABOUT DOTEMU
facebook.com/dotemu
twitter.com/dotemu
youtube.com/dotemu

Ratings & Reviews

3.2 out of 5 with 297 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Double Dragon Trilogy is a compilation including all three installments of the beloved arcade series: Double Dragon, Double Dragon 2: The Revenge, and Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone. Enter the fray as brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee to rescue Billy's girlfriend, Marian. Punch, kick, and use various weapons to fight your way through street gangs in this definitive mobile port. Featuring both 'Arcade' and 'Story' modes, plus a rockin' 80s soundtrack, it's the ultimate brawler package.

Features

Includes Double Dragon 1, 2, and 3

Two game modes: Arcade and Story

Co-op play via Bluetooth

Customizable touch controls and gamepad support

Choose between original 8-bit or remastered soundtracks

Tips

The Elbow Smash

In the first Double Dragon, the elbow smash is your most powerful move. It has priority over almost every enemy attack and is essential for clearing bosses without taking damage.

Promotion Videos

DOUBLE DRAGON TRILOGY PC - Official Trailer - YouTube

Gameplays

Multiplayer Setup

To play with a friend, ensure both devices have Bluetooth enabled. One player hosts the game while the other joins from the main menu for classic 2-player co-op action.