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Summary

Double Dragon ’95 drops you into a classic one‑on‑one brawler that leans heavily on the 1994 movie’s vibe. You can pick from the series’ veterans—Billy, Jimmy, Marian, Abobo and Burnov—plus five fresh faces, all battling through a martial‑arts tournament to topple the crime lord Koga Shuko. The arena itself isn’t just a backdrop; walls and props crumble under the action, giving each match a chaotic, break‑the‑set feel.

Combat is driven by four attack buttons that change from punches to kicks depending on your stance, so you never press a “punch” button in isolation. A charge meter sits over the health bar, filling faster the lower your health gets, and lets you unleash powerful “charge moves” by hitting two attack buttons together. Dashes, air guards, air throws and down‑attacks add extra layers of strategy, while a super‑move handicap helps even out fights when you’re on the ropes.

After beating the ten standard opponents, you face Shuko’s bodyguard Duke and then Shuko himself—both unlockable via cheat code. Critics praised the game’s visual flair and sound design, but noted long loading times and gave it mixed scores, ranging from a solid 91% in Consoles + to modest marks in Famitsu and Joypad.

Storyline

Billy and Jimmy Lee return to their childhood city after receiving a letter from their master, only to find the place transformed into a lawless haven called Bloody Town. In the ten years they were away, the city fell under the iron grip of crime boss Koga Shuko, who now runs a martial‑arts tournament to recruit new members and to lure the brothers into handing over one half of the Double Dragon medallion. Shuko already possesses the other half, and the lore promises that whoever unites both halves will gain unlimited powers.

The PlayStation version of Double Dragon offers a roster of ten immediately playable fighters plus two boss characters. Billy and Jimmy fight with the fictional Sou‑Setsu‑Ken style—Billy favors speed while Jimmy relies on strength—and each can trigger a super‑move that changes their move set. The additional fighters include Marian, a female gang leader and childhood friend; Abobo, a strongman hired by Shuko; Burnov, a former wrestler who rivals Abobo; Eddie, a kickboxer; Amon, a ninja; Cheng‑Fu, a drunken‑fist master; Dulton, a street fighter; and Rebecca, who wields dual tonfa.