Double Dragon is a phenomenal and gripping beat ‘em up style arcade game in which you’ll be landing heavy fists on the enemy gang as you walk through different levels and beat down all the bad guys before eventually saving your girlfriend. Old-school beat ‘em up games had some sort of hooking element that always kept you coming back for more and this one is no different because once you start playing this game, you won’t be able to get enough of it. If you’re looking for a well-polished old-school arcade game, this one should certainly be on your list.

The gameplay of Double Dragon features the same old-school side-scrolling style where you’ll be traveling through the streets while taking down bad guys. You’ll start at a certain point and, by beating and taking down all the bad guys, you’ll have to make it to the end of each level where a vicious and comparatively bigger boss will be waiting for the intense battle and then you’ll have to bring them down. The game comes with dozens of levels and you can even pick a character of your choice from tons of different heroes. The gameplay is quite fun and landing fists on your foes is truly satisfying and the progression feels so satisfying as well.

The graphics of Double Dragon feature a fairly straightforward 2D side-scrolling style that isn’t particularly groundbreaking in any way but is appealing to look at nonetheless. The heroes feature appealing designs, the color scheme of the game is bright and vibrant, the special effects look gorgeous and, overall, the visuals in Double Dragon don’t leave much to be desired.

All in all, Double Dragon is a spectacular beat ‘em up arcade game that is absolutely worth giving a shot to if you’re looking for an engaging experience that’s loaded with features.