Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone

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Double Dragon 3 Double Dragon 3: The Arcade Game Double Dragon III: The Rosetta Stone

Battle evil in Egypt using power-ups and weapons purchased from shops.

Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone was originally released in arcades in 1990. The Sega Genesis version was released in 1992 by Flying Edge.

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Platform: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released: 1992
Original release: 1990
Genre: Action
Perspective: Side view
Visual: 2D scrolling
Size: 462.64 KB
Rating: 0 votes
Developer: East Technology Corp.
Publisher: American Technos Inc. , Sales Curve Ltd., The , Tradewest, Inc. , Flying Edge, Inc. , Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. , Tec Toy Indústria de Brinquedos S.A. , Technos Japan Corp.

About Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone

Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone concludes the series with a narrative shift to Egypt. The protagonists, Billy and Jimmy Lee, are drawn into this new setting after an encounter with a fortune teller who warns of a powerful threat there.

A notable mechanical addition is the inclusion of in-game shops. These allow players to spend currency on various aids, including enhanced attacks, special maneuvers, and additional chances to continue. Among the purchasable upgrades is a power-up that significantly enlarges the characters, which expands their reach and the potency of their strikes.

The visual presentation also marks a departure from earlier entries. The designs for the characters adopt a more realistic appearance, moving away from the previous cartoon-inspired style.

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