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Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones
双截龙：III - The Sacred Stones
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones is a beat 'em up action game developed by Technos Japan Corp., released for the NES in 1991. Players control martial artists fighting through multiple stages to defeat enemies and progress toward their ultimate goal. The game supports 2-player cooperative gameplay, allowing friends to fight side-by-side through the levels. Players use punches, kicks, and special moves to defeat waves of opponents, with combat growing more challenging as stages advance. The NES version features distinct level progression with varied enemy types and environmental hazards. The game emphasizes melee combat mechanics and player coordination, with both fighters working together to overcome increasingly difficult opponents throughout the adventure.
- Developer
- Technos Japan Corp.
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- RPG
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (734)
- Last updated
Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones on our in-browser NES 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones on NES 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 III - The Sacred Stones" NES longplay 1991
Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Protection for Bill, Jimmy & Chin
SZUUPAAX -
More energy for Billy & Jimmy
GVEPXGGI -
More energy for Ranzou
GVEOXKZG -
Less energy for Billy & Jimmy
ZXEPXGGS -
Less energy for Ranzou
IXEOXKZG -
Less energy for Chin
ZUEONGGT -
Start with 20 special weapons for BIlly, Jimmy & Chin
GOOPKGIA -
Start with 40 special weapons for Billy, Jimmy & Chin
AXOPKGIE -
Start with 40 special weapons for Ranzou
AXOONGGO -
More powerful punch and weapon, and high kick!
OZVLGASX -
Infinite 'special' weapons for all
AAELIGPA+GZXUPUVS -
Infinite Shurikens For Ranzou
SIEPTKOO06E1:14
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MUCH More Energy For Billy & Jimmy (231)
NVEPXGGI -
Start With 59 Special Weapons For Billy, Jimmy & Chin
NOOPKGIE -
Infinte Nunchucks For Billy
SZXUPUVS -
Billy And Jimmy Start With 255 Health
NNEPXGGS -
Chin Starts With 255 Health
NNEONGGV -
Ranzou Starts With 255 Health
NNEOXKZK -
Off-Key Music/No Second Kick Animation (Billy & Jimmy)
EEAEEE -
Have Chin Enabled
AEULUKYA -
Have Ranzou Enabled
AEKLVKAA -
Have Jimmy Enabled
AEKNPPIA -
Infinite Bottle Use
GXKAKKOO+GXKANKOO -
Billy, Jimmy, And Chin Start With 99 Weapon Uses
LVOPKGIA -
Ranzou Starts With 99 Shurikens
LVOONGGP -
Infinite Energy - All Characters (You Can Still Die By Falling Off Screen)
045D:84 -
Infinite Iron Claws For Chen
06E3:05 -
Infinite Health P1
045D:50 -
Infinite Health P2
045E:50 -
Infinite Nunchuks For Billy
06DF:05
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones released?
Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones?
Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones was developed by Technos Japan Corp., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones support?
Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones?
Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones is a RPG game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones in the browser?
No. Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones this way?
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