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Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones

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A martial-arts quest to rescue Marion and recover the Sacred Stones of Power.

The briefing

About this game

In Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones, the Double Dragons search for the missing Marion and her ransom: the Sacred Stones of Power. A mysterious fortune teller helps guide their quest through battles against street thugs, ninja warriors, gladiators, and Manchurian barbarians.

Defeated enemies may join the Double Dragons, contributing weapons such as Iron Claws and Shangai Stars to their martial-arts arsenal. The game also introduces new maneuvers, including a mid-air somersault.

Game Details

  • Release date: February 22, 1991
  • Developer: East Technology
  • Publisher: Technos Japan
  • Genres: Action, Beat 'em Up, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
  • Platforms: Family Computer, MS-DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii U