The designs of the characters are wonderfully done, and it just feels so full of action. But is that popularity as justified? Does it fix the issues that the original had? Let’s find out.Īnother excellent cover for the series. The game also earned solid praise from critics, and while it hasn’t earned the infamy of it’s predecessor, it still remains one of the most popular games to come out of the NES. In fact, I’ve honestly seen more copies of Double Dragon II than I have of the original. Once again Technos Japan would helm the project, but this time around, Acclaim would take Tradewest’s spot as official licenser of the franchise.ĭouble Dragon II: The Revenge was ported once again to plenty of consoles including the Atari ST, Sega Mega Drive, PC Engine, Turbografix CD, and of course, the NES, where it would once again be a high seller for the console. So, it was obvious that a sequel wouldn’t be too far behind. But is this revenge well served, or was it a failed mission? Let’s find out as we cover “Double Dragon II: The Revenge”ĭouble Dragon was a massive hit in both the arcades, and the multiple consoles that it would be ported to. So, with that mindset in place, it’s only obvious that we touch on the sequel to Double Dragon. Last week, Playing With Power covered Double Dragon, a beloved arcade game turned into an equally, if not more beloved NES classic. The review article that looks at all things Nintendo Entertainment System. Welcome to Another Edition of Playing With Power.