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Double Dragon II: The Revenge
双截龙：II: The Revenge
Double Dragon II: The Revenge is a 1988 arcade beat 'em up developed by Technos. Players control martial artists progressing through side-scrolling levels, defeating successive waves of enemies using punches, kicks, and throws. The game supports cooperative two-player gameplay, allowing partners to work together or compete for scores. Movement relies on a joystick, with buttons controlling attacks, and several special moves accessible to each character. Players advance through distinct urban settings, each with progressively stronger enemies and occasional power-ups granting temporary enhancements like increased damage or invulnerability. The combat system includes basic combos and grappling techniques. Difficulty escalates throughout the campaign as enemy numbers and aggression increase. Double Dragon II refines the original formula with improved graphics, expanded movesets, and diverse enemy types across multiple levels.
- Developer
- Technos
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (341)
- Last updated
Double Dragon II: The Revenge Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Double Dragon II: The Revenge on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Double Dragon II: The Revenge Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Double Dragon II: The Revenge on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Double Dragon II: The Revenge" Arcade longplay 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Double Dragon II: The Revenge released?
Double Dragon II: The Revenge was released in 1988 for the Arcade.
Who developed Double Dragon II: The Revenge?
Double Dragon II: The Revenge was developed by Technos, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Double Dragon II: The Revenge support?
Double Dragon II: The Revenge supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Double Dragon II: The Revenge?
Double Dragon II: The Revenge is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Double Dragon II: The Revenge for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Double Dragon II: The Revenge runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Double Dragon II: The Revenge in the browser?
No. Double Dragon II: The Revenge streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Double Dragon II: The Revenge?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Double Dragon II: The Revenge work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Double Dragon II: The Revenge this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Double Dragon II: The Revenge. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
