Double Dragon II: The Revenge

The game is a side-scrolling beat 'em up with 9 stages. Players punch, kick, jump, grapple, throw enemies, and use pickup weapons such as bats and whips. Progress is stage-based: clear each area of enemies to advance, then face a boss at the end. Some stages feature platforming sections, narrow walkways, and multi-level environments. The NES version focuses on single-player progression with structured combat encounters.

Billy Lee

One of the Lee brothers and a main protagonist, using hand-to-hand combat and weapons to take on the Shadow Warriors.

Jimmy Lee

Billy’s twin brother and the second playable lead, sharing the revenge quest.

Marian

A key character in the series whose death motivates the brothers’ mission in this installment.

Learn the spacing for grapples and jump attacks, since both are central to safe damage. When surrounded, avoid fighting in the middle of the screen; pull enemies to one side so you can handle them one at a time. Weapons are extremely useful, so save strong pickups for elite enemies or bosses. In boss fights, watch for startup animations, then punish with jump attacks and quick retreating strikes rather than overcommitting.

Tips and tricks

• Grapple follow-ups provide reliable damage against tougher enemies.
• Jump kicks help you avoid ground attacks while closing distance quickly.
• Save strong weapons for crowded rooms or boss encounters.