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Double Dragon, released in 1987 for the Atari 2600, is a fighting game that delivers side-scrolling beat 'em up gameplay. Players control martial artist brothers as they fight through street gangs to rescue a kidnapped character, emphasizing hand-to-hand combat and weapon use.
The main objective is to progress through various urban levels by defeating enemies using punches, kicks, and weapons found along the way. The game's pace maintains a steady rhythm, requiring players to time attacks and blocks effectively against waves of foes. A unique mechanic in this title is the cooperative two-player mode, allowing simultaneous gameplay, which was less common on the Atari 2600 platform.
What distinguishes this 1987 Atari 2600 fighting game is its attempt to bring the arcade-style beat 'em up experience to a home console with limited hardware capabilities. The game features basic but recognizable martial arts moves, contributing to its identity as a karate fighting game on the Atari 2600. Double Dragon stands as an early example of cooperative fighting gameplay on the system.
