But it was when Technos released the original Double Dragon in 1987, based on the template of their previous game Renegade, that the genre had a certified hit. Beat ’em up games were a very visceral outlet for aggression and a popular genre in arcades. Before commercialization and merchandising dragged the series down, the Double Dragon games were among the best out there. Does anyone else feel like they got kicked in the brain after thinking about that? There was a Double Dragon cartoon, action figures, a board game and then a video game based on the cartoon that was based on the original video games, among others. They sure tried though to milk the series though. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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