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Double Dragon came out on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988, developed by Technos Japan. It was one of the many side-scrolling action games of that era, but it stood out for its co-op focus and its adaptation of the arcade hit. You and a friend could tackle the streets together, which wasn't all that common at the time.

You control either Billy or Jimmy Lee, martial artists moving screen by screen to rescue Billy's kidnapped girlfriend, Marian. Your main tools are punches, kicks, and jump kicks, but you can also pick up weapons like baseball bats and whips from defeated enemies. The game is notoriously tough; enemies swarm you, and your moves require good timing. It feels raw and deliberate, a test of patience and pattern recognition more than flashy combos.